Grants for Education

Last updated June 25, 2026

There are currently 15,370 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 MENDOCINO COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pasternak Family Healthcare Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Pasternak Family Healthcare…

THE OKLAHOMA UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pastor Education Fund Purpose: Provide debt-free seminary education for individuals pursuing ordination as an Elder in the Oklahoma Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Geographic Scope:…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pastor Otis L. Cobbins, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pat and John MacTavish Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Pat and John MacTavish Fund, established in 2007 by John Mac…

SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pat Brown Scholarship Funder: SCO Family of Services Overview: The Pat Brown Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to a young person in an SCO program who has overcome obstacles to achieve…

NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pat Gainey Student Award Overview: The Pat Gainey Student Award is given annually by the NCHSAA through a private donation from Pat Gainey's daughter, Berry Jo Gainey Shoen. The scholarship…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pat Piercy Education Trust Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Alabama Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview About Community Foundation of South Alabama Since its…

TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pat R. Gereau R.N. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tulsa Community Foundation Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Pat R. Gereau R.N. The next deadline for…

GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pat Santucci Fund Focus Areas: Public and special education projects Geographic Scope: South Mississippi (Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, Jackson, George, and Stone Counties) Overview: Grant fund…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pateros Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Pateros Scholarship, administered by the Community…

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MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PATH Grant Description: A unique scholarship matching program that partners with non-profit, community-based organizations and foundations to provide funding to eligible Pennsylvania residents.…

LGBT TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open Foundation

PATHS STEAM Educational Grant Program: PATHS (Program to inspire and motivate LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in STEAM careers) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Science, Technology,…

Iowa Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pathway to Completion Grant for Community Colleges Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Department of Education Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary Overview Program Description The…

LAFCU · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pathway to Financial Transformation Scholarship Geographic Scope: Michigan Focus Areas: Financial education and transformation About the Program: Part of LAFCU's education and financial wellness…

SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pathway to Teaching Program Overview: An accessible credentialing program for aspiring teachers that addresses barriers to entry by providing tuition support and an accelerated timeline to gaining a…

THE SEATTLE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative Funder: Lilly Endowment Inc. (Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative) Award Amount: $1,000,000 Duration: 5-year grant Award Date: February 2022 Recipient: The Seattle…

US $5,000 - US $25,000
The Herb Block Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pathways Out of Poverty Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Herb Block Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Pathways Out of Poverty Grant, established by the…

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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