Grants for Education

Last updated June 26, 2026

There are currently 15,368 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.

15,368 grants
Foundation
Updated daily

What grants for education are open right now?

Varies (historically $36,000 total awarded annually across multiple organizations)
NORFOLK ROTARY CHARITIES INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Norfolk Rotary Charities Grants to Area Nonprofits Funder: Norfolk Rotary Charities Inc (Rotary Club of Norfolk) Geographic Scope: Hampton Roads area/Southeastern Virginia Focus Areas: - Arts -…

NORFOLK SERTOMA CLUB - SPONSORSHIP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Norfolk Sertoma Club Speech-Language Pathology Scholarship Organization: Norfolk Sertoma Club Geographic Scope: Virginia (Norfolk/Hampton Roads area) Focus Areas: Speech-Language Pathology education…

US $5,000 - US $100,000
HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Norfolk Southern Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: July 12, 2025 Summary The Norfolk Southern Grant aims to support…

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Norm & Margo Meriweather Veterinarian Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary Overview South Dakota Community Foundation As a…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Norman and Jean Persons Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Norman and Jean Persons…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

North Baldwin Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Alabama Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The North Baldwin Community…

$583 (Back-to-School grants)
GRAND HAVEN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

North Bank Communities Fund Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) Fund Established: 1990 Geographic Scope: Spring Lake Village, Spring Lake Township, City of Ferrysburg, and other…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

North Bank Communities Fund Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Spring Lake Village, Spring Lake Township, City of Ferrysburg, and other north bank communities in Ottawa…

$583 - Up to $125,000
LJ MIDGE VERPLANK COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

North Bank Communities Fund Established: 1990 Geographic Scope: - Spring Lake Village - Spring Lake Township - City of Ferrysburg - Other North Bank communities north of the bridge in Ottawa County…

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources · Rolling / Open Foundation

North Carolina Science Museums Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: April 21, 2025 Summary The North…

NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

North Carolina Symphony Musicians Award Funder: North Carolina Symphony Society Inc Geographic Scope: North Carolina Award Type: Recognition award for emerging music educators Background This award…

North Carolina Wildlife Federation · Rolling / Open Foundation

North Carolina Wildlife Federation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Wildlife Federation Amount: US $1,500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The North Carolina…

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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