Grants for Education

Last updated June 18, 2026

There are currently 15,385 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.

15,385 grants
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What grants for education are open right now?

AmeriCorps · Rolling / Open Foundation

AmeriCorps Formula Grant NE Status: ACTIVE Funder: AmeriCorps Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The AmeriCorps Formula Grant NE aims to strengthen communities in Nebraska through national…

NEVADA VOLUNTEERS · Rolling / Open Foundation

AmeriCorps Nevada Competitive Operational Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Volunteers Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The AmeriCorps Nevada Operational Grants provide funding for various…

NEVADA VOLUNTEERS · Rolling / Open Foundation

AmeriCorps Nevada Formula Operational Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Volunteers Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Letters of Intent are for New Applicants only AmeriCorps…

$8,251 + $3,247.50 education award
APPALACHIAN FOREST HERITAGE AREA INC · August 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

AmeriCorps Program Status: Active recruitment for 2026-2027 program year Geographic Scope: 18 counties in the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area (West Virginia and Maryland) Program Structure:…

SERVEMINNESOTA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AmeriCorps Program Funding (through ServeMinnesota) Status: Active - ongoing annual competitive grant program Geographic Scope: Minnesota statewide; funding supports service in more than 200…

Serve Wyoming · Rolling / Open Foundation

AmeriCorps Program Grant - Wyoming Status: ACTIVE Funder: Serve Wyoming Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The AmeriCorps Program Grant in Wyoming supports non-profits in hosting AmeriCorps…

OKLAHOMA COMMUNITY SERVICE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AmeriCorps Program Grants Funder: Oklahoma Community Service (AmeriCorps) Website: okamericorps.com Geographic Scope: Oklahoma (statewide) Program Description: AmeriCorps grants are awarded to…

$29.8 million - $32.7 million (FY2024-2025)
THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AmeriCorps State and National Administrator: OneStar Foundation Geographic Scope: Texas statewide Overview: OneStar Foundation administers AmeriCorps funding throughout Texas. This is a federal-state…

$32.7 million (2024 funding cycle); $29.8 million (2025 funding cycle)
THE ONESTAR NATIONAL SERVICE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AmeriCorps State and National Administrator: OneStar Foundation Geographic Scope: Texas statewide Overview: AmeriCorps State and National is a federal-state partnership administered by OneStar…

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) · Rolling / Open Foundation

AmeriCorps State Formula Fund Grant: North Dakota Status: ACTIVE Funder: Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The AmeriCorps State Formula Fund…

District of Columbia Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism & Partnerships (Serve DC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

AmeriCorps State Formula Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism & Partnerships (Serve DC) Amount: Up to US $28,800 Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The…

ALBION COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

AmeriCorps VISTA Grant - City/College Partnership Program Name: AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) Funder: Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) Geographic Scope:…

Volunteer Mississippi · Rolling / Open Foundation

AmeriCorps VISTA Request for Concept Paper Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Volunteer Mississippi Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary Overview AmeriCorps Vista AmeriCorps is the federal agency that…

THE AMGEN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Amgen Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Amgen Foundation Inc Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Amgen Foundation, established in 1990, focuses on enhancing science education and…

Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Amgen Scholars Program at NIH Overview: A program providing hands-on laboratory experience to undergraduate students from across the United States. The program aims to break down barriers for…

AMICA COMPANIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Amica Companies Foundation Charitable Grants Mission Statement Our mission is to harness the power of enduring relationships to help individuals, families and communities become economically…

AMICUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Amicus Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amicus Foundation Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The Amicus Foundation, established in 2015, is dedicated to supporting non-profit organizations…

Amplify Her Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Funder is not issuing an open grant cycle in 2025._ Amplify Her Foundation Amplify Her® Foundation’s mission is to support women and girls from underserved communities to become…

REISENBACH PHILANTHROPIES INC · May 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Amplify Your Impact™ Funder: Reisenbach Philanthropies Inc (NY, US) Program Type: One-year grant program for high-potential new nonprofits Overview Amplify Your Impact™ is an initiative that provides…

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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