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?

THE NEW ALBANY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The New Albany Foundation was formed in 1995 by a group of forward-thinking community leaders who wanted to create a public, not-for-profit organization that would advance the aspirations of…

DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Arrivals, Student & Family Fund Overview: The DPS Foundation's New Arrivals, Student & Family Fund is a relief fund that works to ensure new DPS families are supported as they enter the Denver…

SOUTHCOAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Bedford Half Marathon Committee Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southcoast Community Foundation Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary Overview About Us As a tax-exempt, public charity,…

SOUTHCOAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Bedford Woman's Club Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southcoast Community Foundation Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary Overview About Us As a tax-exempt, public charity, the…

National Institute of Food and Agriculture · July 2, 2026 Federal

New Beginning for Tribal Students Program The purpose of the NBTS grant program, Assistance Listing 10.527, is to increase the retention and graduation rate of Tribal students attending 1994, 1862,…

NEW BREMEN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Bremen Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Bremen Foundation Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The New Bremen Foundation Grant supports local non-profit organizations recognized by…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Britain-Berlin Rotary Club Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Amount: US $500 - US $30,000 Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The New…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Britain-Berlin Rotary Club Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Amount: US $500 - US $30,000 Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The New…

California State Library · Rolling / Open Foundation

New California Library Literacy Services Libraries Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State Library Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The California Library…

SOCIALWORKS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

New Chance Fund: Arts & Literature Funder: SocialWorks, founded by Chance the Rapper Overview: The New Chance Fund provides grants to Chicago Public Schools to support arts and literature enrichment…

SOCIALWORKS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

New Chance Fund: Career Connected Learning Funder: SocialWorks (founded by Chance the Rapper) Overview: A specialized track of the New Chance Fund focused on providing career-connected learning…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Directions Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The New Directions Scholarship, established by Mrs. Lou Diekemper,…

New Earth Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Earth Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Earth Foundation Inc. Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The New Earth Foundation Grant aims to support innovative, humanitarian projects…

US $25,000 - US $100,000
HENRY P KENDALL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

New England Food Vision Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry P. Kendall Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The New England Food Vision Prize aims…

New Era Cap Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Era Cap Foundation Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Era Cap Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The New Era Cap Foundation Impact Grants aim to support nonprofit organizations…

Up to US $15,000
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Era Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The New Era Scholarship, offered by The…

CORNELIA T BAILEY CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

New ERA Writers Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Tr Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary Overview New ERA Writers Program Goals The New Era…

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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