Grants for Education

Last updated June 28, 2026

There are currently 15,363 active grants for education in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.

15,363 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What grants for education are open right now?

THE BARBERTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: If your nonprofit is considering submitting a grant to Barberton Community Foundation or Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation, we ask that you first submit a Letter of Inquiry…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Education: Field Trip Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The Community Foundations of the Hudson…

NORTH CAROLINA HORSE COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Education/Community Grant Purpose: Support educational and community-based equine programs and initiatives in North Carolina. Geographic Scope: North Carolina Examples of Funded Organizations: -…

Maryland Higher Education Commission · Rolling / Open State

Educational Assistance Grant This program provides need-based financial assistance for low- and middle-income Maryland residents who are first-time, full-time undergraduate students. Details -…

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOUTH CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Assistance Program - Kalamazoo County Purpose: Provide support for books and tuition for qualified residents and help navigate financial aid to eliminate barriers to obtaining education.…

CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Educational Award Award Amount: $600 Target Audience: Members ages 17 and older attending or planning to attend an accredited college, university, or trade/technical school Number of Recipients: Up…

FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING IN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educational Award Scholarship Geographic Scope: Tredyffrin/Easttown School District, Pennsylvania Eligibility: - Graduating high school seniors from Conestoga High School - Demonstrate financial need…

NORWIN S AND ELIZABETH N BEAN FOUNDATI · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Enhancement Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Norwin S. & Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation Amount: Up to US $750 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Educational Enhancement Mini Grant…

$2,500 - $5,000 per grant (Total: $50,000 distributed)
VERMONT PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Equity Mini-Grants Status: Completed (distributed 2022) Geographic Scope: Vermont schools and school districts statewide Funder: Vermont Community Foundation's VT COVID-19 Response Fund;…

INDIANA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educational Excellence Scholarship Provider: Indiana Tech School of Education Award Amount: $15,000 per year Eligibility: - Qualified students in teacher licensure programs - Minimum 3.0 high school…

Educational Foundation of Lake County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Foundation of Lake County Teacher Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Educational Foundation of Lake County Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission Our mission is to serve…

SHARE THE DOUGH · July 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Educational Fund Scholarship Funder: Share the Dough (a 501(c)3 nonprofit, EIN: 81-1608170) Geographic Scope: United States (serves Manna Development Group employees, spouses, and dependents) Status:…

BALTIMORE YEARLY MEETING OF THE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educational Grants Funder: Baltimore Yearly Meeting Overview: Educational grants for under-graduate and post-secondary education are available from Baltimore Yearly Meeting to Meeting members and…

MARYMOUNT EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educational Grants Overview: Marymount Education Foundation's educational grants program supports educational initiatives that promote access, degree attainment, and a community of learners. Mission:…

Up to $120,000 (distributed to multiple recipients)
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educational Impact Grant Program Status: Active (launched fall 2015) Geographic Scope: Minnesota (Twin Cities area) Focus Areas: Catholic elementary schools with acute needs, including: - Strategic…

$100 per credit tuition scholarship
CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educational Leadership Scholarship Award Amount: $100 per credit tuition scholarship Geographic Scope: Local educators serving in eligible districts Focus Areas: Educational Leadership programs…

PEO Sisterhood NY State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Loan Fund Program Type: Loan program for educational support Overview: The P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund appears to be a lending program available through P.E.O. International. Limited…

PEO Sisterhood KS State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund Status: Program mentioned on website navigation and resource pages Note: Detailed information about this program was not provided in the available website content. The…

PEO Sisterhood GA State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Loan Fund Program Type: Educational loan program Status: Referenced in P.E.O. International website navigation/resources but no detailed program information provided in extracted content.…

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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