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 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?

MONMOUTH COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Emerging Artist Scholarship Program Overview: Monmouth Arts presents young art students with college scholarships through the Emerging Artist Scholarship Program. Geographic Scope: Monmouth County,…

Stoneleign Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Organizations submit an application form and a two-page summary describing the project they are interested in pursuing with an Emerging Leader Fellow. See Letter of Inquiry deadline…

We Raise Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emerging Leader Grants Overview: Emerging Leader Grants are offered by We Raise Foundation for emerging leaders in Christian nonprofit organizations. Geographic Scope: United States (foundation is…

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Emerging Leadership Award for Women Scholarship Overview: A scholarship program developed by United Way of Southern Nevada and Women United to support and nurture future community leaders by enabling…

UNITED WAY OF THE FLINT HILLS INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Emerging Needs Grants Overview: United Way of the Flint Hills offers Emerging Needs Grants to eligible organizations in their community to fund innovative approaches to meeting health and human…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emerine Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary Overview Emerine Memorial Scholarship Fund The…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emerson and Janet Koenig Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Shelby County Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary Overview The…

$30,000 per year
BOSTON GREEN ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

EmersonWRITES Scholarship Provider: Emerson College Award Amount: $30,000 per year to attend Emerson College Geographic Scope: Boston Public School students (including BGA) Eligibility: - Students in…

EPHRAIM MCDOWELL HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION INC · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

EMH Health Care Scholarship Funder: Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc (Kentucky) Program Type: Education scholarship for high school seniors and college students Geographic Scope: Boyle,…

E U P Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emily and Frank Smiddy Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: E U P Community Foundation Alliance Inc Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Emily and Frank Smiddy Scholarship, offered by the…

BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Emily Chinn Kindness Awards Overview: Awards funded by Dr. Terrance Chinn in memory of his wife Emily, given annually to recognize students demonstrating kindness and inner strength of character.…

THE EMILY DAVIE AND JOSEPH S KORNFELD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emily Davie and Joseph S. Kornfeld Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Emily Davie and Joseph S. Kornfeld Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Emily Davie and Joseph S. Kornfeld…

Calaveras Big Trees Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emily M. Hewitt Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Calaveras Big Trees Association Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2025 Summary The Emily M. Hewitt Memorial Scholarship,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NANTUCKET · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emily Stover Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Nantucket Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Emily Stover Memorial…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emily Trussell Stupak Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 18, 2025 Summary The Emily Trussell Stupak Scholarship Fund, established by the…

EMILY VICTORIA SOLEK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND · January 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Emily Victoria Solek Memorial Scholarship Fund Geographic Scope: Rochester Hills, Michigan (Stoney Creek High School graduates only) Background: The fund is established in memory of Emily Victoria…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
TR THE EMILY W SCOTT FDN UW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emily W. Scott Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Emily Winship Scott Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Emily W. Scott Foundation Grant supports…

CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emma E. Hill Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chester County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Emma E. The next deadline for…

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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