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?

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (Georgia) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The PLTW Launch - Program Expansion…

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (Lam Research) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Summary The PLTW Launch - Program Expansion…

Project Lead the Way inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Launch- New Program ( Indiana) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead the Way inc. Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The PLTW Launch program in Indiana offers…

Project Lead the Way inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Launch- Program Expansion ( Huber) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead the Way inc. Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The PLTW Launch program, in collaboration with…

Institute for Better Education · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PLUS/Switcher Scholarship Program Overview: A school tuition organization (STO) scholarship program for students meeting specific transition or special criteria, designed to support those entering…

Up to $300 per student (maximum 12 students)
PACKAGING MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

PMMI Student Travel Fund - PACK EXPO International Overview: PMMI is committed to providing students the opportunity to experience the packaging and processing industry firsthand by financially…

PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACE TRACK AND CASINO · Rolling / Open Foundation

PMRTC: Community Betterment Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc. Amount: US $100 - US $99,999 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The PMRTC Community…

US $100,000 - US $1,000,000
PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACE TRACK AND CASINO · Rolling / Open Foundation

PMRTC: Legacy Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc. Amount: US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant…

PNC FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

PNC Foundation: Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: PNC Foundation Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The PNC Foundation aims to enhance the lives of individuals in local communities through…

PNC FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

PNC Foundation: Grow Up Great Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: PNC Foundation Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The PNC Foundation's Grow Up Great Grant is a significant initiative aimed at enhancing…

Pacific Northwest CWOA Chapter · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

PNW CWOA COVID-19 Education Grant - Round 2 Funder: Pacific Northwest Chief Warrant Officers Association (PNWCWOA) Date Announced: September 2020 Status: ENDED/CLOSED - Funds exhausted as of November…

Pacific Northwest CWOA Chapter · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

PNWCWOA COVID-19 Education Grant Funder: Pacific Northwest Chief Warrant Officers Association (PNWCWOA) Date Announced: May 2020 Purpose: To complement the CGMA's COVID-19 Education Grant by covering…

PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

PNWCWOA COVID-19 Education Grant Funder: Pacific Northwest Chief Warrant Officers Association (PNWCWOA) Program Status: Completed (Round 1 and Round 2 have ended) Purpose: Education grant to provide…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Poarch Creek Indian Community Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Alabama Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview About Community Foundation of South…

Approximately US $5,000
THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pocket Nurse Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: Approximately US $5,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Pocket Nurse Scholarship Fund, established…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Poetry Out Loud Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Last Updated: June 22, 2025 Summary The Poetry Out Loud Grant, offered by the Kentucky Arts Council, supports high school students…

Point Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Point Foundation- Flagship Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Point Foundation Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Summary The Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship is dedicated to empowering…

Point Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Point Foundation: Access Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Point Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Point Foundation Access Scholarship is dedicated…

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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