Federal Pell Grant Status: Active and available year-round Geographic Scope: Available to all eligible students Overview: Federal need-based grant program available to students meeting eligibility…
Grants for Education
Last updated June 30, 2026
There are currently 15,357 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.
What grants for education are open right now?
Federal Pell Grant Overview: The Federal Pell Grant is a federal financial aid program available to eligible U.S. Citizens or permanent residents enrolled in eligible curriculum programs. Award…
Federal Pell Grant Status: Active federal student aid program Geographic Scope: United States (federal program) Focus Areas: Undergraduate education at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical…
Federal Pell Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Education (Federal) Geographic Scope: United States Program Overview: The PELL Grant is a federally funded program for undergraduate students from…
Federal Pell Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Education Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: - Undergraduate students seeking their first degree - Demonstrate financial need as determined by…
Federal Pell Grant To provide assistance to help students who have a demonstrated financial need to pay for their education after high school while earning a Bachelor's Degree at an eligible…
Federal Pell Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: President And Fellows Of Harvard College Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Federal Pell Grant provides financial assistance to undergraduate…
Federal Perkins Loan Federal Perkins Loan Program has ended and no longer offered to students. Details - Agency: University of Maryland, College Park - Application Due: Must annually submit the FAFSA…
Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Funding Source: Federal Eligible Applicants: NJ municipalities/counties Focus Areas: Infrastructure within 2 miles of K-8 schools. Makes it safer for students to…
Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program Overview: A federal initiative designed to make K–12 education more affordable and accessible for families across the United States by encouraging individual…
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan A low-interest loan to help students pay for college. Details - Agency: St. Mary's College of Maryland - Application Due: Annually - Financial Assistance: Direct Loan
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant This grant awards to students with exceptional need working on their first bachelor’s degree who are Pell eligible. Funds are limited and not…
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Funder: U.S. Department of Education (Federal) Geographic Scope: United States Program Overview: The Federal Supplemental Educational…
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Type: Need-based federal grant for undergraduate students Purpose: Grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need…
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) Overview: Federal funds available for low-income U.S. Citizens or permanent residents with extreme financial need, intended to supplement the…
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per academic year Purpose: Grant to help pay for a student's education after high school Eligibility: -…
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Status: Active Geographic Scope: Available to all eligible students Overview: Federal need-based grant program offering money to students…
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Status: Active federal student aid program Geographic Scope: United States (federal program) Focus Areas: Undergraduate education at…
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) Funder: U.S. Department of Education Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: - Undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's…
Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program (ECCA) Funder: Georgia Student Scholarship Organization (transitioning to Federal Student Scholarship Organization) Program Status: Authorized by Congress;…
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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