Grants for Education

Last updated June 27, 2026

There are currently 15,365 active grants for education in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and 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.

15,365 grants
Federal/ Foundation
Updated daily

What grants for education are open right now?

NARRATIVE 4 INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Narrative 4 National Schools Network (N4NSN) Status: The program is no longer accepting new applications as of the extraction date. Previous deadline was January 31st, 2025. Geographic Scope: United…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nash Bartolomie Industrial Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Nash Bartolomie Industrial Arts…

NASSAU BOCES EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nassau Boces Educational Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nassau Boces Educational Foundation Inc Amount: US $150 - US $13,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Nassau BOCES…

BECKLEY AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Natalie Jo Smith Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Natalie Jo Smith Memorial Scholarship, managed by the Beckley Area…

LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nate Boyer Memorial Scholarship Funder: Lexington One Educational Foundation (funded through memorial gifts and donations) Geographic Scope: Lexington School District One Award Amount: Not specified…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nate Wilson Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The Nate…

NATHALIE & GLADYS DALKOWITZ CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nathalie and Gladys Dalkowitz Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nathalie and Gladys Dalkowitz Charitable Trust Amount: US $3,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ Nathalie Y. Lee…

NATHAN B & FLORENCE R BURT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nathan B. & Florence R. Burt Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nathan B. & Florence R. Burt Foundation Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The Nathan B. & Florence R. Burt Foundation Grant…

KESSLER FAMILY FOUNDATION · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Nathan J. and Virginia H. Friedman Scholarship Overview: This scholarship is available through the Federation's College Scholarship program. Geographic Scope: Bay Area Eligibility: -…

ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nathan Lyndell Hall Memorial Scholarship - CHS Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Nathan Lyndell Hall Memorial Scholarship,…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nathaniel Ellis Cannady, Jr. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Nathaniel Ellis…

THE ENDOWMENT FUND OF THE PHI KAPPA PSI · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

National & District Scholarships Funder: Phi Kappa Psi Foundation Geographic Scope: United States (Phi Kappa Psi chapters and colonies) Focus Areas: Academic excellence, leadership, service, and…

National Academy of Construction (NAC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

National Academy of Construction (NAC) Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Academy of Construction (NAC) Amount: More than US $7,500 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview…

The Jewish War Veterans of the United · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

National Achievement Program Purpose: Educational grants for veterans and active duty personnel to return to school for college education. Funder: Jewish War Veterans of the USA Foundation Geographic…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

National Art Shop/Sanders Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $425 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The National Art Shop/Sanders…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

National Council of Jewish Women Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Louisville Amount: US $40,000 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary Overview Community…

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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