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?

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, established by…

Varies (2025: $86,000+ awarded to 67 students)
DFACARES FOUNDATION · January 9, 2027 · Annual Foundation

DFA Cares Foundation Student Scholarship Program Overview: The DFA Cares Foundation Student Scholarship Program supports students pursuing careers in food and agriculture industries. The program has…

DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

DGLF Adult Literacy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dollar General Literacy Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Dollar General Literacy Foundation offers…

DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

DGLF Family Literacy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dollar General Literacy Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Dollar General Literacy Foundation offers…

DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

DGLF Summer Reading Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dollar General Literacy Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Dollar General Literacy Foundation offers the…

DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

DGLF Youth Literacy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dollar General Literacy Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The DGLF Youth Literacy Grants, established by the…

DAVIS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

DHS Foundation Scholarship Funder: Davis Health System Foundation Inc (WV, US) Overview: Inspired by Dr. Mason Todd Corder's care for his patients and passion for helping others enter the medical…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Diamond Resort Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Diamond Resort Scholarship Fund, established in 2013 by Osamu…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Diana and Leon Feffer Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Diana and Leon…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Diana Atwood Johnson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Diana Atwood Johnson…

Foundation for Rural Service · Rolling / Open Foundation

Diana Jo Dreyer Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Rural Service Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Diana Jo Dreyer Memorial Scholarship,…

The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation: Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Diane And Bruce Halle Foundation Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation aims to enhance…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Diane B. Towers Nursing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Diane B. Towers Nursing Scholarship at Montana State University…

Stanislaus Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Diane Bava Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stanislaus Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary Overview Stanislaus Community Foundation provides…

EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Diane Berger Scholarship Funder: Edmond Public Schools Foundation Geographic Scope: Edmond Public Schools district, Oklahoma Program Type: Student scholarship provided through endowed scholarships…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Diane Marie Gross 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 students…

Varies (e.g., $4,534, $4,152)
SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Diane Siemer Scholarship Status: Active Geographic Scope: Effingham County, Illinois Focus Areas: Higher education for General Educational Development (GED) graduates Overview: The Diane Siemer…

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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