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?

$10,000 per year (four-year scholarship)
Patriot Military Family Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Patriot Military Family Foundation Scholarship Geographic Scope: North Carolina Focus Areas: Educational support for service members and their families Eligibility: - North Carolina service members…

$500 - $5,000
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT VFW MASS · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Patriot's Pen Program Type: Annual youth essay contest for middle school students Overview: The VFW's Patriot's Pen® annual youth essay contest encourages students to examine America's history and…

Over $1.4 million in total awards
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of TX · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Contest Program Overview: The Texas Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)'s Patriot's Pen Essay Contest encourages students in grades 6th through 8th to express their…

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Patsy Key Ponder Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The Patsy Key Ponder Scholarship, administered by the East Texas…

PATSY REEVE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Patsy Reeve Scholarship Funder: Patsy Reeve Foundation Inc (via Camp Patrick) Overview: A scholarship fund established in memory of Patsy Reeve, who worked at ASU West and was passionate about…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Paul - Olga Paul Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $16,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Paul - Olga Paul Scholarship honors…

ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Paul & Barbara Bond College Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Paul & Barbara Bond College Scholarship, offered by the Erie…

CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Paul & Frances Monroe Music Scholarship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary Overview Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF")…

PISACANO LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Paul Ambrose Scholars Program Funder: Pisacano Leadership Foundation Inc (KY, US) Type: Student scholarship opportunity

QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Paul and Barbara Yamber Memorial STEM Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Paul and Barbara…

QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Paul and Beverly Eckert Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $16,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Paul and Beverly Eckert…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Paul and Joe Anne Ripley Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Paul and Joe Anne Ripley…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Paul and Karen Pugh Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The Paul and Karen Pugh Scholarship, offered by…

US $1,000 - US $3,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Paul and Martha Rees Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: April 25, 2025 Summary The Paul and Martha…

UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE & CUMBERLAND · July 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Paul and Patricia Strickler Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Fund Overview: This scholarship fund honors long-time volunteers Paul and Patricia Strickler of the United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County…

Full tuition for remaining three years of study (covers second year through senior year after application of all other scholarships and grants)
WORD OF LIFE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Paul Bubar Legacy Scholarship Overview: A merit-based scholarship honoring the legacy of Paul Bubar, a lifelong Word of Life minister, that provides full tuition coverage for Bible Institute students…

Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Paul DeMartinis Scholarship Funder: Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) Purpose: This scholarship honors the late Paul DeMartinis, a longtime friend of PBATS, Major League…

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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