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?

HOPA MOUNTAIN INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COLON AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Dermatology Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY · October 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Medical Student Scholar Program Status: Currently Closed (2025 application deadline passed; 2026 application due October 20, 2025) Award Type: Travel scholarship and educational opportunity…

Neurosurgery Research and Education · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Medical Student Summer Research Fellowships Funder: Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (NREF) Geographic Scope: United States (IL-based) Focus Areas: Neurosurgery research for medical…

College Of American Pathologists Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM · Rolling / Open Foundation

Medication Safety Scholars Status: Available Focus: Leadership development and education focused on medication safety Geographic Scope: United States Organization: ASHP Foundation

Swiss Benevolent Society Of New York · Rolling / Open 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 PTSA · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

Missouri Environmental Education Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to US $1,000
Madison Education Foundation (MEF) · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

MILLBROOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Millcreek Education Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

MEF Scholarship Program Organization: Millcreek Education Foundation (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Millcreek Township School District, Pennsylvania Status: 2026 application period is CLOSED. Recipients…

MOUNTAIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Variable (depends on annual contributions)
MOUNTAIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

MOUNTAIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Manatee Education Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

MADISON EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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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