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?

DOROTHY A ASHCRAFT CHARITABLE XXXXX7008 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy A. Ashcraft Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dorothy A. Ashcraft Charitable Trust Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The Dorothy A. Ashcraft Charitable Trust Grant offers…

CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy A. Howard Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Dorothy A. The next deadline…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy and Edwin Liu Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Dorothy and Edwin Liu Scholarship Fund, established by…

THE DOROTHY AND MARSHALL M · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The Grant Portal is open February through March, June through July 31 and October 1 through November.  Applicants will be notified of approval, or declination, within 60 days of the…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy Cage Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Our Mission To assist donors…

CROWN POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy Dillman Max Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crown Point Community Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Dorothy Dillman Max Scholarship, administered by the Crown…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.) Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.)…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HOWARD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy Iglehart Pumphrey Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Howard County Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Dorothy Iglehart…

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy J. Thurston Graduate Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy Prewitt Pohlman / AAUW Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Dorothy Prewitt Pohlman / AAUW…

THE DAYTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy Reynolds Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,250 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Dorothy Reynolds Scholarship, established by The…

Dorrance Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorrance Family Foundation: Local Grantmaking Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dorrance Family Foundation Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Dorrance Family Foundation focuses on enhancing community…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorrin and Ruth Ross Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Dorrin and Ruth Ross Scholarship,…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorsi Blastervold Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Dorsi Blastervold…

Dot Foods · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dot Foods’ Charitable Grant Program: $500 or more Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dot Foods Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: November 18, 2024 Summary Dot Foods’ Charitable Grant Program supports…

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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