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?

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF OVERSEAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Platt Scholarships for Fieldwork Participation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The Platt…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Platteville Consumers Cooperative Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Platteville Consumers…

NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Plattsmouth Community Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Community Foundation Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Plattsmouth Community Foundation Fund, established in…

NFL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Player Matching Grant Program - Social Justice Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Football League (NFL) Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 13, 2025 Summary The Player Matching Grant…

PLEASANTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pleasants Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pleasants Community Foundation Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Pleasants Community Foundation, established in 2000, enhances…

PLEIAD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pleiad Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pleiad Foundation Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Pleiad Foundation, a private family charitable organization in Birmingham, Alabama,…

Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLRAC: K-12 School Arts Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Prairie Lakes Regional Arts…

Project Lead the Way inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Biomedical Science- New Program ( Indiana) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead the Way inc. Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The PLTW Biomedical Science…

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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