Medical Mentorship Program Overview: Provides undergraduate students and recent college graduates with mentorship, MCAT test prep support, and assistance with MD and DO applications to help students…
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.
What grants for education are open right now?
Medical Mutual Scholarship Fund for Customer Schools Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview The Columbus…
Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP) Overview: A one-year intensive research training program for medical and dental students at the National Institutes of Health. The program offers students…
Overview _Note: If the grant application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted the following business day. Please note: The Research Foundation of the American Society…
Medical Student Research Supplement Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dermatology Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Medical Student Research Supplement Award by…
Medical Student Scholar Program Status: Currently Closed (2025 application deadline passed; 2026 application due October 20, 2025) Award Type: Travel scholarship and educational opportunity…
Medical Student Summer Research Fellowships Funder: Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (NREF) Geographic Scope: United States (IL-based) Focus Areas: Neurosurgery research for medical…
Medical Student Travel Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: College Of American Pathologists Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,200 Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The Medical Student Travel Award…
Medication Safety Scholars Status: Available Focus: Leadership development and education focused on medication safety Geographic Scope: United States Organization: ASHP Foundation
Medicus Student Exchange Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Swiss Benevolent Society Of New York Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Medicus Student Exchange Scholarship offers financial…
Medina PTA Grants Funder: Medina Elementary PTA, Medina, WA Contact: Salim Hemdani, VP Grants | grants@medinapta.org Overview Mediana PTA Grants provide funding to Medina Elementary educators for…
MEEA Environmental Educator Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Environmental Education Association Amount: US $250 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The MEEA Environmental Educator…
MEF Classroom Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison Education Foundation (MEF) Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The MEF Classroom Grant, provided by the Madison…
MEF Good Character Scholarship Funder: Millbrook Educational Foundation (MEF) Geographic Scope: Millbrook Central School District, NY Award Amount: $2,000 Recurrence: Annual About the Scholarship…
MEF Scholarship Program Organization: Millcreek Education Foundation (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Millcreek Township School District, Pennsylvania Status: 2026 application period is CLOSED. Recipients…
MEF School Grants - Core/Salary Grant Geographic Scope: Signal Mountain, Tennessee (Nolan Elementary, Thrasher Elementary, Signal Mountain Middle/High School) Award Type: Fixed annual grant to school…
MEF School Grants - Discretionary Grant Geographic Scope: Signal Mountain, Tennessee (Nolan Elementary, Thrasher Elementary, Signal Mountain Middle/High School) Award Type: Variable annual grant to…
MEF Student Enrichment Programs Fund Geographic Scope: Signal Mountain, Tennessee (Signal Mountain Middle/High School students) Award Type: Financial assistance for student participation in summer…
MEF Teacher Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manatee Education Foundation Inc Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The Manatee Education Foundation, founded in 1988, supports the Manatee…
Meffie Awards Overview: Created by MEF and co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Madison, the Meffie Awards celebrate innovation in teaching in Madison Public Schools. Award-winning grants are selected…
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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