Grants for Education

Last updated June 28, 2026

There are currently 15,363 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?

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael David McGrath Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the…

LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Michael Della-Moretta Memorial Scholarship Overview: This scholarship honors Michael Della-Moretta, a 1977 LSSU alumnus and Navy pilot who was killed in 1981 while serving aboard the USS Independence…

US $2,000 - US $10,000
THE MICHAEL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Michael Foundation Inc. Amount: US $2,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Michael Foundation Grant supports Waldorf…

Over $492,665 awarded total (cumulative since 1986)
Houston Chapter American Institute · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Michael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition Overview: An annual design competition for Houston area high school students that challenges them to showcase creativity and problem-solving skills…

$100,000 endowment goal
HAWAII AG AND CULINARY ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Michael Ginor Scholarship Fund Funder: Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA) Program Status: Active, newly established in 2023 Geographic Scope: Hawaii culinary students with opportunities in New York…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael Gregory Boyd Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Michael Gregory Boyd Scholarship,…

LAKE BELTON BAND BOOSTERS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Michael Hawk Stampede Student Assistance Fund Overview: A financial assistance fund established by Lake Belton High School Band Boosters in honor of Michael "Mike" Hawk, a longtime supporter of the…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael Herman Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Michael Herman Scholarship, established by the Grand Haven Area…

KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael J. & Frances D. Peikert Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Michael J. & Frances D. Peikert Scholarship…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael J. Campbell Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Michael J. Campbell Memorial…

MICHAEL J CONNELL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael J. Connell Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Michael J. Connell Foundation Last Updated: October 18, 2025 Summary The Michael J. Connell Foundation Grant supports a variety of…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael J. O’Brien Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $700 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Michael J. O’Brien Scholarship…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael J. Vanderlaan Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Michael J. Vanderlaan Scholarship…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael James Reid Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $1,350 Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael John Perry Fund I Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Michael John Perry Fund I, established by Michael John Perry, supports…

HAMILTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview To apply for the Michael Jones Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year or advanced degree full-time in…

$2,500 per year for up to 4 years, plus up to $4,600 in additional scholarships from Ohio's Electric Cooperatives
BUTLER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Michael L. Sims Scholarship Funder: Butler Rural Electric Cooperative Award Amount: $2,500 each year throughout college career for up to four years. Recipient will compete for up to $4,600 in…

DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael Madeline Island Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Michael Madeline Island Fund Grant…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael P. Murphy Public Service Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Easily learn…

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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