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.

15,374 grants
Foundation
Updated daily

What grants for education are open right now?

$10,000 - $50,000
UNITED WAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Racial Equity Fund Funder: United Way for Southeastern Michigan Purpose: Provides financial support and technical assistance to BIPOC-led organizations through operational unrestricted grants…

Up to US $15,000
YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Racial Equity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: York County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Racial Equity Fund Grant, initiated by the York…

NEW SCHOOLS FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Racial Equity Funding Opportunity Funder: NewSchools Venture Fund Status: Closed - Application deadline was March 28, 2022 (based on available information) Total Available: $1.5 million Announced:…

THE SPENCER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Racial Equity Research Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spencer Foundation Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: April 11, 2025 Summary The Racial Equity Research Grants by the Spencer Foundation aim…

RACINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Racine Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Racine Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Racine Community Foundation Grants support…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

RADM David M. Goebel, Leadership Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The RADM David…

TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

RAE Family Community Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tulsa Community Foundation Last Updated: October 11, 2025 Summary The RAE Family Community Scholarship, established by the Tulsa…

ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rae Lee Siporin Scholarship for Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albuquerque Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The Rae Lee Siporin Scholarship for…

ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

RAF Better Communities Grants: Spring Focus Areas Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rochester Area Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The RAF Better Communities…

BECKLEY AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ragland – Bowers Scholarship – School of Law Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Overview Beckley Area Foundation Beckley Area Foundation was…

Ragland Family Education Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ragland Family Education Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ragland Family Education Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Ragland…

RAIBROOK FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Raibrook Foundation General Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Raibrook Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Raibrook Foundation, celebrating 25 years of service,…

RAIBROOK FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Raibrook Foundation Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Raibrook Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Raibrook Foundation Mini Grant provides quick funding…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rainbow Future Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Rainbow Future Award…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MADISON AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rainbow Youth Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary Overview In 2025, the Community…

RAINWATER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Rainwater Foundation - Family Economic Security Grant We are seeking to support innovative and impactful programs, with priority given to those that aim to improve student outcomes in…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Raj Mehta Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary Overview Raj Mehta Memorial…

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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