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?

ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pipe Dream Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Pipe Dream Scholarship, offered by the Ann Arbor Area Community…

Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Piper Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust focuses on enhancing health and well-being…

THE PITNEY BOWES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pitney Bowes Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Pitney Bowes Employee Involvement Fund Inc. Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Pitney Bowes Foundation Grant, established in 2005,…

75% of tuition cost
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN - ST PAUL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pittman Scholars Grant Overview: A financial award providing 75% of tuition cost (including federal and state grants) to make a Christ-centered college education affordable. Award Amount: 75% of…

The Pittsburg Conference (Pittcon) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Pittsburg Conference (Pittcon) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Pittsburgh…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pittsburgh ERG Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Overview The Pittsburgh Foundation provides…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh Foundation Basic…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pittsburgh Women in Communications Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh Women in…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pittsburgh Young Professionals Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh Young Professionals…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pittsfield Education Enrichment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Pittsfield…

COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Place-Based Impact Investing (PBII) Program Organization: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Status: Established 2016; receiving continued funding as of 2026 Total Capital: $3 million…

Appalachian College Association Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Planning Grants for Strategic Collaborations Overview: The Appalachian College Association supports innovative, multicampus planning initiatives that strengthen member institutions through shared…

Royal Society of Biology · Rolling / Open Foundation

Plant Health Undergraduate Studentships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Royal Society of Biology Amount: Up to US $4,500 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Plant Health Undergraduate Studentships,…

Plantation Community Foundation Inc · December 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Plantation Community Foundation Grants Geographic Scope: South Sarasota County (from Osprey south to the Sarasota/Charlotte County line; from the Gulf of Mexico east to the general area of Interstate…

SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INC · August 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Plastics & Polymer Education Grants Funder: SPE Foundation Overview: Funds programs and/or equipment for classroom use or to deliver plastics education to the public. Geographic Scope: Not specified;…

JOHN RANDOLPH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Plato George Eliades Law Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Randolph Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Plato George Eliades Law…

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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