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?

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rhinebeck Community Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundations of the…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rhoades to Justice Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview Rhoades to Justice…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rhoda Rubin Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: More than Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Rhoda Rubin Memorial…

US $10,000 - US $25,000
ANN L RHODES AND CAROL GREENE RHODES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rhodes Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann L. & Carol Green Rhodes Charitable Trust Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Rhodes Charitable Trust…

RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Major Grant Deadlines_ * _Register your Intent to Apply: October 1– December 2, 2024_ * _Submit Draft for Staff Review (optional): December 9, 2024_ * _Final Applications Due:…

RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Rhode Island Council for the Humanities The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities Grantmaking Program funds nonprofit organizations and individual researchers to stimulate new research in…

DOWN EAST PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ribbon of Hope Grant Funder: North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Award Amount: $25,000 Geographic Scope: Nash and Edgecombe Counties, North Carolina Focus Areas: - Family and community…

Ribbons of Hope Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ribbons of Hope Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ribbons of Hope Foundation Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Ribbons of Hope Grant, awarded annually by the Ribbons of Hope…

RICE FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rice Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rice Family Foundation Last Updated: June 22, 2025 Summary The Rice Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance education, health, and family…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rice Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Rice Scholarship Fund, established by the Maine Community Foundation in 1996,…

THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rich Huntsman Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Rich Huntsman Memorial Scholarship, offered by the…

TR R & CT GWATHMEY MEM UW EGJ · Rolling / Open Foundation

Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard Gwathmey And Caroline T Gwathmey Memorial Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $60,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026…

OREGON HEAD START ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Richard Alexander - Early Head Start Parent Scholarship Purpose: Promote educational opportunities for the Head Start community Geographic Scope: Oregon Eligibility: - Must be a parent with an infant…

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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