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?

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Meghan Haggblade Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview About Us We enable donors and…

American Floral Endowment · Rolling / Open Foundation

Meinders Retail Florist Education Grant Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Floral Endowment (AFE) Last Updated: February 16, 2024 Summary The Meinders Retail Florist Education Grant Fund,…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mel Brown Memorial Golf Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission The…

Up to $675 (Mel Shull Grant) and up to $1,000 (Nanette Hatzes Grant)
ADAMS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL · February 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Mel Shull and Nanette Hatzes Memorial Fund Grants Overview: The Adams County Arts Council offers annually a competitive request for proposals for two grant awards. The Mel Shull Grant will be awarded…

MB MEYER CHARITABLE TR · Rolling / Open Foundation

Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust, established…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Melba Jean Racener Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $2,510 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Melba Jean Racener Scholarship is an…

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Melbourne & Alice E. Frontjes Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Melbourne & Alice E. The next…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Melinda Henning Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Leadership. Collaboration. Impact. The…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Melissa Ann Haught Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Melissa Ann Haught Scholarship Fund, established…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Melissa Skiera Myers Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Melissa Skiera Myers Scholarship, managed by the Grand…

INSTITUTE FOR CITIZENS AND SCHOLARS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mellon Fellowship in the Humanities Administered by: Institute for Citizens & Scholars (funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation) Purpose: Support graduate studies in the humanities, enabling…

Harvard University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harvard University Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program at Harvard College fosters…

Melrose Cooperative Bank Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Melrose Cooperative Bank Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Melrose Cooperative Bank Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The Melrose Cooperative Bank…

Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _If you are reaching out as a first time applicant, please be advised that we currently have a 3 year wait list and are unfortunately unable to collaborate with new applicants at this time.…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Melvin & Lena Oneto Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Melvin & Lena Oneto Scholarship,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Melvin Arthur Peters Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Melvin Arthur Peters Memorial…

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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