Grants for Education

Last updated June 24, 2026

There are currently 15,374 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?

RENTON REGIONAL COMMUNITY FNDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Puget Sound Energy Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Renton Regional Community Foundation Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary Overview Puget Sound Energy Scholarship Scholarship for…

BRIDGE BUILDERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Punxsutawney Area Discretionary Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bridge Builders Community Foundations Fka Venango Area Comm Foundation Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Punxsutawney Area…

Full tuition coverage or $2,000 partial scholarships
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Rolling / Open Foundation

Purple Heart Foundation's Full-Ride V-School Scholarship Overview: The Purple Heart Foundation offers full-ride and partial scholarships to V-School, an online technology education program. This…

$500 - $7,000 per year
Pursuit Of Excellence · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship Funder: Pursuit of Excellence (POE) Scholarship Foundation Website: poescholarships.org Founded: 1985 by Jerry and Dick Smallwood Mission Help low-income,…

The Fisher Falcon Education Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Purtell / McGrath Tuition Assistance Fund Purpose: Ensure every family that wants to can choose a St. John Fisher education for their children. Named in honor of: - Former pastor Fr. Tom Purtell -…

The R.O.S.E. Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Puryear-Lee Legacy Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The R.O.S.E. Foundation Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Puryear-Lee Legacy Scholarship, offered by the R.O.S.E. Foundation,…

PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · Rolling / Open Foundation

PVA Education Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Paralyzed Veterans of America Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The PVA Education Foundation Grant Program,…

Up to $1,250
OLDHAM COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pyramid Awards Overview: A keystone program of the Oldham County Educational Foundation (OCEF) since its founding in 1989. These are individual competitive grants awarded to teachers or staff for…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

QTS Student Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary Overview Our Mission The Community Foundation’s…

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Quad Cities Graduate Study Center Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $73,800 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Quad Cities…

QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Quad City Regional Auto Show Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 26, 2025 Summary The Quad City Regional Auto Show…

US $500 - US $10,000
BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Quailwood Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Quailwood Fund, established by Jonathan…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Quailwood Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Quailwood Scholarship Fund, established by Jonathan…

Alaska Department of Education & Early Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

Quality Schools Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska Department of Education & Early Development Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Quality Schools Grant Program, funded by the Alaska…

GEORGE AND FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Quarterly Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: George And Frances Ball Foundation Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The George and Frances Ball Foundation offers Quarterly Competitive…

HAMILTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Quarterly HCF Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hamilton Community Foundation (Aurora, NE) Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Hamilton Community Foundation's Quarterly HCF Grants aim to address…

$5,000 and below
GRAYS HARBOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

Quarterly Impact Grants Funder: Grays Harbor Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Grays Harbor County, Washington Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Recurrence: Quarterly cycles Overview Smaller grant…

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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