Grants for Education

Last updated June 26, 2026

There are currently 15,368 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.

15,368 grants
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What grants for education are open right now?

WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION FOR INFANT MENTAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

DCYF Scholarships for ESIT Providers Funder: DCYF/ESIT Geographic Scope: Washington State Focus Areas: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Endorsement Eligibility: - ESIT Service…

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment · Rolling / Open Foundation

DDCAZ Community Outreach Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment provides…

AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative, Inc, Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Deaf Smith Electric…

AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Deaf Smith Electrical Scholarship, Inc. Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Deaf Smith Electrical Scholarship,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dean and Janice Butts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $3,800 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Dean and…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dean and Vay Lousberg Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary Overview Dean and Vay Lousberg…

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dean B. Albritton Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Dean B. Albritton Memorial Scholarship, established…

DENVER POST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Dean Singleton Legacy Grant Funder: Denver Post Community Foundation Award Amount: $50,000 Geographic Scope: Colorado (focus on agricultural education) Focus Areas: Agricultural education and…

50% - 100% of nonresident tuition cost annually
UMKC DENTAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Dean's Nonresident Award Overview: Renewable award given to select nonresident students who will contribute to excellence in the community. Award Details - Waives from 50% up to 100% of the…

St Margaret's Health-Spring Valley · Rolling / Open Foundation

Deb Pyszka Memorial Nursing Scholarship Funder: St. Margaret's Health Geographic Scope: Illinois (Spring Valley and Peru locations) Focus Areas: Nursing education Eligibility: For students currently…

DEBARTOLO FAMILY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

DeBartolo Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Debartolo Family Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The DeBartolo Family Foundation is dedicated to uplifting underserved…

DEBORAH M NOONAN MEMORIAL FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Fund Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Fund Grant, established in…

ACHIEVE FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Deborah Prinz Educator Grants Funder: Achieve Foundation of South Orange and Maplewood, NJ Geographic Scope: South Orange-Maplewood School District (SOMSD) Focus Areas: Innovative educational…

Kelly Gene Cook Sr Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Deborah Rochelle Teacher Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kelly Gene Cook Sr Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The Deborah Rochelle Teacher Grant,…

DEBRA C PARMENTOLA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Debra C. Parmentola Scholarship - Clemson University Organization: Debra C. Parmentola Foundation Mission: The Debra C. Parmentola Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to make…

BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Debra Muren Nursing Scholarship Honoree: Debra Jean Muren (1951-2010), a dedicated direct care nurse and compassionate caregiver who worked as an ICU nurse, family practice nurse, and home health…

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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