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.

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What grants for education are open right now?

Association of Aquatic Professionals · Rolling / Open Foundation

AOAP Life Jacket Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association of Aquatic Professionals Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The AOAP Life Jacket Grant supports aquatic facilities in drowning…

More than US $10,000
ACI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

AOE Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ACI Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The AOE Fellowship, established by the ACI Foundation in memory of…

HIBERNIAN CHARITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AOH Irish Way Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 annually Status: Active scholarship program established in 1990 Geographic Scope: United States (open to eligible members nationwide) Program Overview:…

$3,000 annually (two scholarships); or $1,500 per semester if full applications insufficient
HIBERNIAN CHARITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AOH National Board Study Abroad Scholarship Award Amount: - Primary: $3,000 per year (two annual scholarships available) - Alternative: $1,500 per semester if full award applications are…

PHOENIXVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AP Testing Fees Grant Overview: PCEF provides funding to help pay for Advanced Placement test fees for students whose families cannot afford the costs. Geographic Scope: Phoenixville Area School…

American Philosophical Association Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

APA: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Philosophical Association Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The APA: Routledge, Taylor & Francis…

ALABAMA PRESS ASSOCIATION JOURNALISM · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

APME College Scholarship Program Overview: The Alabama Associated Press Media Editors offers an annual scholarship to encourage the next generation of multimedia storytellers in the journalism…

NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Apolonia Stanulis Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Amount: US $300 - US $1,500 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Apolonia Stanulis…

DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Apostle Islands Area Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $300 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Apostle Islands Area…

US $5,000 - US $50,000
THE STEELE-REESE FOUNDATION XXXXX1004 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Appalachian Kentucky Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Steele-Reese Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Steele-Reese Foundation's Kentucky Grant…

$260,110 (with additional $260,110 institutional match, total project funding $520,220)
HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) GEAR UP Grant Program Name: Gear Up Equipment and Advanced Resources for Upgrading Professional Drivers (GEAR UP) Status: Active Award Amount: $260,110 from ARC…

OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge Funder: Oak Ridge Associated Universities Inc (ORAU) Sponsor: Appalachian Regional Commission Program Description: A residential, hands-on STEM institute…

Up to US $1,000
THE TROY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Apple Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Troy Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Apple Grant Program, offered by the Troy Foundation, provides up to $1,000 to…

BELMONT EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Apple Run Grants (Physical Education) Overview: $5,000 of funds raised from the annual FBE Apple Run are reserved for grants from the physical education department. Geographic Scope: Belmont Public…

VA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT COLLEGES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Applied Ethics Bowl Status: Active Geographic Scope: Virginia (VFIC member institutions) Background: The Applied Ethics Bowl program was conceptualized in 1997 by the VFIC Ethics Task Force,…

POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

Applied Learning Grants Funder: SUNY Potsdam College Foundation Inc (Lougheed Center for Applied Learning) Overview: A suite of flexible funding opportunities to support student-initiated or…

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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