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 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?

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR LOUDOUN AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary B. Tett Healthcare Professionals Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary…

NORTHERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary Beth Williams Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Mary Beth Williams Memorial Scholarship, managed…

HOT SPRINGS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mary C. Hanssen Multi-Generational Scholarship For: Multi-generational Hot Springs County students Background: Mary was a career first grade teacher who began teaching at Gebo north of Thermopolis.…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary C. Rawlins Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Mary C. Rawlins Scholarship,…

Redding Garden Club · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary Clinton Scholarship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Redding Garden Club Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The Mary Clinton Scholarship Award, offered by the…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary Davidson Bryan Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary Overview Our Story…

MARY E BIVINS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mary E Bivins Foundation Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Mary E. Bivins Foundation Community…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary E. Massingill Honey Bear Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Mary E. Massingill Honey Bear Scholarship,…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary E. Wilsberg Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Mary E. Wilsberg Scholarship, established in 1988 by Mary E.…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary Eleanor Morris Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Mary Eleanor Morris Scholarship, established…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary Elizabeth Betts Beattey Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary Overview Mary Elizabeth Betts Beattey…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary Ellen Kowalski Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Mary Ellen Kowalski Memorial…

FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT · January 13, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Mary Ellen Thompson Elementary Music Fund Purpose: Supports innovative music education in elementary schools within Fargo Public Schools. Eligibility: Fargo Public Schools elementary educators…

Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary Elliott Wislar Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Princeton Area Community Foundation Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Mary Elliott Wislar Memorial Scholarship,…

Pike County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary F. Curtis Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pike County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $14,840 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Mary F. The next…

$500 per semester for up to four semesters
NATIONAL SOCIETY COLONIAL DAMES XVII · July 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Mary Florence Taney Scholarship Award Amount: $500 per semester for up to four semesters (maximum $2,000 total) Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: - College undergraduate students - Minimum…

Up to $25,000 match available
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH IN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary Frances Picciano Graduate Scholarship Purpose: To provide financial assistance to female graduate students in the Division of Nutritional Sciences. Geographic Scope: University of Illinois…

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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