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 federal, state and 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
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What grants for education are open right now?

Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

REACH Georgia Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The REACH Georgia Scholarship…

UNITED STATES SAILING FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Reach Grants Program Focus: Grants supporting the implementation of US Sailing's REACH program at schools, sailing centers, and organizations nationwide. Overview The Reach Grants program provides…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Reach Higher Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the North State Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the…

HAMILTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Reach Your Potential STEM Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Reach Your Potential STEM Scholarship, provided…

KENTUCKY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · September 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Read Across America Grant Funder: Kentucky Education Association (KEA) Geographic Scope: Kentucky Award Amount: Up to $500 per grant Focus Areas: - Promoting literacy and reading motivation -…

National Education Association Staff Organization · Rolling / Open Foundation

Read Across America State Affiliate Event Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Education Association Staff Organization Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Read Across…

THE KEMPER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Read Conmigo Grant Program- Educator Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Kemper Foundation Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary Overview Read Conmigo Grant Program Advancing…

THE KEMPER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Read Conmigo Grant Program- School Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Kemper Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: January 24, 2026 Summary The Read Conmigo School Impact Grants, offered…

Dept of Education · Rolling / Open State

State funding for reading achievement programs. Includes RDIF Mini Grant program. Award notifications available from FY2018 through FY2026.

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Read-Veflin American Legion Post 180 Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary Overview South Dakota Community Foundation As a…

MASSACHUSETTS FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Reading Frederick Douglass Together Funder: Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: Public programming centered on reading and discussing Frederick…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About Reading Pride Celebration Reading Pride Celebration is an all-volunteer organization that has the mission of promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by building a community that…

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education · July 8, 2026 Federal

Ready To Learn Programming Description: RTL is designed to: (1) promote school readiness and academic achievement through the development and dissemination of accessible instructional programming for…

Earlham College Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Realizing the Dream Scholarship Funder: Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI), funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. Award Amount: $5,000 per student recipient Geographic Scope: Indiana private, nonprofit…

ST PAUL AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Scholarship Funder: REALTORS® Charitable Foundation / ST PAUL AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC (SPAAR) Geographic Scope: Saint Paul area and surrounding region…

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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