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.

15,363 grants
Foundation
Updated daily

What grants for education are open right now?

Up to $6,000 per year
MOUNT MARTY UNIVERSITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Music Scholarships Purpose: For students interested in music at Mount Marty University. Award Amount: Up to $6,000 per year Geographic Scope: Mount Marty University (Yankton and Watertown campuses,…

GATES PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Must-Solve Problems Fund Overview: An unrestricted fund through Gates Philanthropy Partners that works towards solving complex, urgent problems requiring resources, partnership, and expertise. Focus…

MutualOne Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

MutualOne Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mutualone Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The MutualOne Charitable Foundation,…

$68,640 PLN (approximately $81,791 PLN total project value)
POLISH SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOL · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Muzyka Uczy, Bawi i Łączy (Music Teaches, Entertains and Connects) Project Type: Educational music workshop program with grant funding Funding Year: 2021 Grantor: Kancelaria Prezesa Rady Ministrów…

Marthas Vineyard Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

MVCF Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marthas Vineyard Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The MVCF Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for adult…

Varies by award (50 scholarships totaling $400,000 awarded in 2024; 103 scholarships funded to date through Freeport LNG pledge of $1 million)
HOUSTON HEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

My Brother's Keeper Houston Scholarships Program Description: The Houston Health Foundation, in partnership with the Houston Health Department's Bureau of Youth & Adolescent Health (BYAH) and the My…

COMMITTEE FOR EXCELLENCE IN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

My First Book Club Organization: Fauquier Education Foundation in partnership with Learning Starts Early (LSE) and Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health (FRESH) Program Overview: A…

Varies
DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

My Spark Overview: My Spark provides funding to support innovative projects, classroom needs, and school-based initiatives across Denver Public Schools. Geographic Scope: Denver Public Schools,…

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Rolling / Open Foundation

MyCredits Transfer Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $183,300 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The MyCredits Transfer…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

MyPath - Goldberg Scholarship Fund for MVCAP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Leadership. Collaboration.…

US $1,000 - US $10,000
MYRA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Myra Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Myra Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Myra Foundation, established in 1941, is North Dakota's first…

Wells Fargo Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Myra Fox Skelton Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wells Fargo Foundation Amount: Up to US $125,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Myra Fox Skelton Foundation Grant supports…

KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Myra P. Whalen Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Myra P. Whalen Scholarship, offered by the Kalamazoo Community…

MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Myron and Patsy Pattison Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc. Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Myron and Patsy Pattison Scholarship supports…

MYRTLE E & WM G HESS CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Myrtle And William Hess Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Myrtle And William Hess Charitable Trust Last Updated: June 05, 2025 Summary The Myrtle And William Hess Charitable Trust Grant…

DECATUR COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mystery Donor Vocational Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decatur County Community Foundation Inc. Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Mystery Donor Vocational Scholarship Fund,…

FIRST COMMERCE CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

MyWay Scholarship Funder: First Commerce Credit Union Status: Active (most recent award 2024) Geographic Scope: North Florida and South Georgia service areas (specifically mentions Tallahassee, FL…

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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