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?

The Community Foundation of South Puget · Rolling / Open Foundation

Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Puget Sound Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Richard J. Geiger Memorial…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Richard J. Weyhrich Leadership Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Richard J.…

$1,000 per award (20 scholarships available)
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE CHICAGO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Richard Lis Memorial Scholarship Funder: Chicago Lodge #7 of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Overview: Annual scholarship drawing honoring the late State Lodge President Richard Lis, who made…

Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation Grant Program focuses…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Richard M. Fisher Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Richard M. Fisher…

THE RICHARD M SCHULZE FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation provides…

SOUTH BAY F O R · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Richard Nishimoto Memorial Scholarship Award Amount: Up to $2,000 Geographic Scope: South Bay area (CA, US) Focus Areas: Honors graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated academic…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Richard P. Seiter Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $2,500 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Richard P. The next…

RICHARD S SHINEMAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Richard S. Shineman Foundation Strategic Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard S Shineman Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Richard S. Shineman…

Approximately US $6,000
HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Richard Smart Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $6,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Richard Smart Scholarship Fund,…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Richard W. Cuniff Study Abroad Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Richard W. Cuniff Study Abroad Award, offered by Montana State…

SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Richard W. Riley Student Award Description: Established in 1997 by the SCEA Human and Civil Rights Committee. Awards will be given to K-12 students whose achievements in school and/or community have…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Richard W. Rote Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Richard W. Rote Scholarship, managed by The…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Richard Weinreis Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The Richard Weinreis Memorial Scholarship,…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Richmond Educational Enrichment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $1,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Richmond…

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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