Annual Essay Contest Purpose: Writing contest to offer writing challenges to students and support writing curriculum in schools. Geographic Scope: Loudon County and Lenoir City School Systems,…
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.
What grants for education are open right now?
Annual Fund Overview: The Foundation's yearly campaign to raise funds in support of the school's daily operating budget. Purpose: All parish-based schools face the challenge of making up the…
Annual Fund & MPC President's Circle Program Type: Donor giving program with membership benefits Geographic Scope: Monterey County, CA Overview: Contributions to the Annual Fund provide critical…
Annual Fund Applied Learning Grant Funder: SUNY Cobleskill Foundation Overview: This grant supports initiatives that align with the College's strategic plan, mission, and vision, and benefit the…
Annual Grant for Schools Funder: Germantown Education Foundation (TN, US) Overview: Annual grants given once a year to assist schools with academic programs, teaching initiatives, technology, and…
Annual Grant Cycle Funder: Women's Foundation of Mississippi Geographic Scope: Mississippi statewide Mission: Economic security for women and girls Focus Areas: - Access to Opportunity/Community…
Annual Grant Cycle Geographic Scope: Truckee-North Tahoe region, including Old Greenwood, Gray's Crossing, the Village at Northstar, and Mountainside communities Focus Areas: - Environmental programs…
Annual Grant Cycle Funder: Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation (TMRF) Geographic Scope: Tahoe-Truckee area (Truckee, North Lake Tahoe region; communities of Old Greenwood, Gray's Crossing, the Village…
Annual Grant Program Amount: Over $1,000 Recurrence: Twice per year (Fall and Spring cycles) Geographic Scope: Plymouth, MA Focus Areas: - Development and implementation of instructional projects and…
Annual Grant Program - Community Enrichment Funder: United Way of Gloucester County (NJ, US) Geographic Scope: Gloucester County, New Jersey Status: Active grant program accepting applications…
Annual Grants Funder: Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Inc Geographic Scope: Floyd County, Indiana Background: The Caesars Foundation of Floyd County was established in October 1999 by Caesars…
Annual Grants Funder: Conewago Valley Foundation for Education Geographic Scope: Conewago Valley School District (CVSD), Pennsylvania Eligibility: All members of the Conewago Valley School District…
Annual Grants (Endowed Funds) Overview: Annual distribution of grants from endowed funds established by donors with GTCF to provide ongoing, sustainable support to community organizations and causes.…
Annual Grants Program Funder: Highland Park Community Foundation (IL, US) Overview: Grants are awarded on an annual basis to qualified nonprofits and governmental agencies that have completed a…
Annual Grants Program Overview: The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys' annual competitive grants program supports a variety of initiatives benefiting Florida Keys residents. Grants aim for…
Annual Grants Program Geographic Scope: High Point, North Carolina Description: The High Point Community Foundation administers an annual grants program to support nonprofits and community…
Annual Grants: Higher Education Requests Status: ACTIVE Funder: John William Pope Foundation Amount: Up to US $212,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2025 Summary The John William Pope Foundation offers…
Annual Meeting Grants: Jerry Bentley World History Travel Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Historical Association Amount: US $200 - US $400 Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The Jerry Bentley…
Annual Meeting Travel Fund - Student Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Ethnomusicology Amount: US $800 Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The Society for Ethnomusicology offers the…
Annual Opportunity Grants Funder: Cass County Community Foundation Inc (IN, US) Geographic Scope: Cass County, Indiana Focus Areas: - Promoting Education - Enhancing Humanity - Advancing Community…
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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