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.

15,363 grants
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What grants for education are open right now?

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emma M. Kirchhofer Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Emma M. Kirchhofer Scholarship Fund, established…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emma Miller Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The Emma Miller Scholarship, offered by the Berkshire Taconic…

Pikeland Public Schools Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Emma Reinhardt Scholarship Funder: Pikeland Public Schools Foundation (IL, US) Background: Made possible through a generous bequest from Emma Reinhardt, a teacher and active member of the Pittsfield…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emmett & Elsie Geiser Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Emmett & Elsie Geiser…

SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emo Jean Cottrell Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Emo Jean Cottrell Scholarship Fund,…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HARRISONBURG · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emory & Henry University Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of Harrisonburg And Rockingham County Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation…

EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITAL AUXILIARY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Emory Johns Creek Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship (Medical) Funder: Emory Johns Creek Hospital Auxiliary Inc (GA, US) Background: Over the past 18 years, the EJCH Auxiliary has awarded nearly $300,000…

University Technology Development Corporation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Employee & Dependent Scholarship Program Funder: University of Nebraska Purpose: Tuition assistance for full-time and retired employees who wish to continue their education, and for their spouses and…

JEFFERSON'S FERRY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Employee and Dependent Nursing Scholarship Funder: Jefferson's Ferry Foundation, a not-for-profit Life Plan Community Amount: $2,000 Geographic Scope: Available to Jefferson's Ferry employees and…

$1,000 per year ($500 per semester)
Hospital Development Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Employee Children and Grandchildren Scholarship Fund Funder: Hospital Development Foundation Inc (Baxter Health Foundation) Geographic Scope: Arkansas and Missouri residents Award Amount: $1,000 per…

$4,000 total (5 scholarships)
JEANNE D'ARC CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Employee College Scholarship Program Funder: Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union Geographic Scope: Greater Lowell and Southern New Hampshire areas Award Amount: $4,000 total distributed across 5 scholarships…

$35,000 total (distributed among multiple recipients)
VIRGINIA BAPTIST HOMES INC · August 21, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Employee Education Fund Scholarship Funder: Virginia Baptist Homes (VBH) Foundation / LifeSpire of Virginia Program Overview: The Employee Education Fund provides annual financial assistance to…

Foundation for Advocacy Inclusion and · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Employee Justice Summer Clerkship Status: Ongoing annual program Duration: 10-week summer clerkship Geographic Scope: California Program Description: A prestigious 10-week fellowship program for law…

SAINT JOHN'S COMMUNITIES INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Employee Scholarship Award Program Funder: Saint John's Communities Inc (Wisconsin, US) Purpose: Provides financial support to student employees for their personal education costs, helping qualified…

STRADA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Employer and Community College Partnership Challenge Funder: Strada Education Foundation Inc Overview: Grant program supporting partnerships that meet regional workforce needs, boost employment and…

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

EmpowerEd (McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act) Legislation: HB24-1403 Purpose: Provides postsecondary education financial aid support for students who experienced housing disruptions while…

National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People · Rolling / Open Foundation

Empowering a Better Tomorrow Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary Overview…

TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Empowering YOU Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tulsa Community Foundation Last Updated: October 11, 2025 Summary The Empowering YOU Scholarship, launched by the Tulsa Community Foundation in…

GATES PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Empowerment and Opportunity Fund Overview: A funding vehicle through Gates Philanthropy Partners that recognizes women and girls have the power to change their world and supports initiatives that…

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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