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.

15,357 grants
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What grants for education are open right now?

MAX AND HELEN GUERNSEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Guernsey Charitable Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Max and Helen…

MAX & VICTORIA DREYFUS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Max and Victoria Dreyfus…

MAX KADE FOUNDATIONINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Max Kade Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Max Kade Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Max Kade Foundation Grant supports educational institutions and charitable organizations…

ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Max L. and Marilyn Harshman Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Max L. and Marilyn Harshman Scholarship, offered…

MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Max W. Johnson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc. Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Max W. Johnson Scholarship, established by Max Johnson,…

MAX CREDIT UNION · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

MAX4Kids Foundation Scholarship Funder: MAX4Kids Foundation (MAX Credit Union) Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient Geographic Scope: Central and East Alabama, including Autauga, Crenshaw, Elmore, Lee,…

NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Maxine Swalin Award for Outstanding Music Educator Funder: North Carolina Symphony Society Inc Geographic Scope: North Carolina Award Type: Recognition award for music educators Background Named for…

Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation Chicago Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mayer And Morris Kaplan Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Mayer…

CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF PASADENA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mayfield Senior School Scholarship Established: 1999 Overview: Established to honor Sister Mary Wilfrid Yore, an Honorary Member of the Christ Child Society of Pasadena. Sister served Mayfield Senior…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Maynard and Ferne Brownell Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: US $750 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview Community…

THE DALLAS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund Overview: A fund sponsored by The Dallas Foundation, initially created in 2005 to help shelter Hurricane Katrina refugees. Reactivated during COVID-19 pandemic to support…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mayor’s Youth Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The Mayor's Youth Scholarship, established in 2005 by the Community…

Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Mazda Toyota Manufacturing…

Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

MBCA Direct Teach Grant for Creative Independent Programs Organization: Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association Inc (MBCA), Atlantic City, NJ Geographic Scope: Greater Atlantic City area, New…

Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

MBCA Scholarships for Students Organization: Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association Inc (MBCA), Atlantic City, NJ Geographic Scope: Greater Atlantic City area, New Jersey Purpose: The MBCA…

Up to US $3,500
Monarch Butterfly Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

MBF Small Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Monarch Butterfly Fund Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The MBF Small Grants Program supports conservation projects for…

MICHIGAN COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK · Rolling / Open Foundation

MCAN: Innovative Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan College Access Network Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) offers…

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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