Grants for Education

Last updated June 25, 2026

There are currently 15,370 active grants for education in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

Education grants fund schools, teachers, students, and learning programs at every level. The Department of Education distributes billions annually through formula and competitive grants, while foundations like Gates, Walton, and Dell support innovation in K-12 and higher education. State agencies add another layer of funding for local education initiatives.

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What grants for education are open right now?

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Danny Gunn Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Danny Gunn Memorial Scholarship, established by Melinda Gunn…

Up to US $15,000
THE DAN PAUL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

DanPaul Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dan Paul Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The DanPaul Foundation aims to enhance early childhood…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Danville Lions Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Applicants must be full-time…

DANVILLE REGIONAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Danville Regional Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Danville Regional Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Danville Regional Foundation Grant aims to…

HELLENIC INITIATIVE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

DARE Summer Youth Academy Funder: The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Geographic Scope: Greece Focus Areas: Youth development, summer education programs Organization Type: THI Program Contact Information:…

Darke County Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Darke County Foundation Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Darke County Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: May 21, 2025 Summary The Darke County Foundation Community Grant…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Darleen A. Ellingson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Darleen A. Ellingson Scholarship at Montana State University…

THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Darlene Hooley Scholarship for Oregon Veterans Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Darlene Hooley Scholarship for Oregon Veterans…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Darlington Area Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Darlington Area Community Fund Grants, established…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Darlington Excellence in Education (EIE) Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Darlington Excellence in…

Richland #44 School Foundation · March 28, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Darrel Hendrickson Scholarship Funder: Richland #44 School Foundation, Colfax, North Dakota Status: Active (2026 application is open) Geographic Scope: Richland #44 School District, North Dakota…

DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Darrell and Palchie Asselin Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $4,000 - US $8,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Darrell and…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Darrell Bowman Science Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Darrell Bowman Science Education Scholarship at Montana…

Emancipate NC Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Darryl Hunt Endowed Scholarship Fund Funder: Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Purpose: Help previously incarcerated Forsyth County residents pursue higher education. Geographic Scope: Forsyth County,…

THE DAYTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Daryl Jones Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Daryl Jones Memorial Scholarship honors a beloved…

Dashanna K. McNeil Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dashanna K. McNeil Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dashanna K. McNeil Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Dashanna K. McNeil Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy…

Meta (Facebook) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Data Center Community Grants Program (US-CBF) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Meta (Facebook) Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Data Center Community Grants Program…

Frequently Asked Questions

What federal grants are available for schools?

Major federal education grants include Title I (for high-poverty schools), IDEA (special education), Title III (English learners), 21st Century Community Learning Centers (after-school), and competitive grants like Magnet Schools Assistance and Education Innovation and Research (EIR). The Department of Education publishes a forecast of upcoming grant competitions annually.

Can individual teachers apply for grants?

Yes. Many foundations offer grants directly to teachers for classroom projects, supplies, and professional development. Notable sources include DonorsChoose, the NEA Foundation, Fund for Teachers, and state-level teacher grant programs. Amounts typically range from $250 to $10,000.

Are there grants for education technology?

Absolutely. Federal programs like E-Rate subsidize internet connectivity and technology infrastructure. The EIR program funds ed-tech innovation. Foundations like the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and the Bezos Family Foundation specifically support technology-enhanced learning.

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