Richmond Forum Scholars Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Richmond, Virginia region (high school juniors from regional schools) Focus Areas: Leadership development, civic engagement, public…
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.
What grants for education are open right now?
Richmond Forum Speech & Debate Initiative Status: Active and expanding Geographic Scope: Richmond region public schools and surrounding counties (Virginia) Focus Areas: - Establishing speech and…
Rick Robinson Hotstart Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview Rick Robinson Hotstart Scholarship Applicants must be children or…
Rick Simmons Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Rick Simmons Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice…
Riddle-Francis Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation Of The Dan River…
Ridgefield Thrift Shop Senior High School Scholarship Funder: Ridgefield Thrift Shop Inc (CT, US) Overview: Annual scholarship program supporting Ridgefield high school seniors pursuing…
Riding for Focus Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Outride Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The Riding for Focus Grants program supports public middle schools serving low-income students, providing…
Riecke Fellowship Funder: Achieve Foundation of South Orange and Maplewood, NJ Status: Program mentioned on website navigation but no details provided on dedicated page Note: Limited information…
Riedel Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Riedel Foundation Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Riedel Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Hannibal, MO, with a focus on…
Riedford Health Professions Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $500 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Riedford Health Professions…
Riggs Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: January 24, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation San Luis…
Right Rider Access Fund - Safety, Education and Training Support Program Funder: Right Rider Access Fund (501(c)(3) charitable community benefit organization) Geographic Scope: United States Mission:…
Rim Country Dual-Credit Program Funder: Aspire Arizona Foundation Geographic Scope: Payson, Arizona (Rim Country) - Payson Unified School District including home-schooled students Program Type:…
RISD Champion Awards Sponsor: RBFCU Organization: RISD Excellence in Education Foundation Inc Purpose: Recognize the paraprofessionals, facility services, child nutrition, central support staff, and…
Rise for Education Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rise Gardens Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The Rise for Education Grant Program offers…
RISE Teaching Award Overview: A citywide distinction honoring outstanding teachers across Camden's district, charter, and renaissance schools. Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient Geographic Scope:…
Overview Hawai‘i Community Foundation Our Vision We envision an equitable and vibrant Hawai‘i where all of our island communities thrive. Our Mission We inspire generosity, advocate for equity, forge…
Rise Up! Grant Program Funder: Rise Up! 94965 Foundation Geographic Scope: Dr. MLK Jr. Academy (Sausalito, CA area) Eligibility: Grant requests are open to all administrators, teachers and staff at…
RISE Women of Elk Grove Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The RISE Women of Elk Grove…
Rising Opportunity Student Scholarship (R.O.S.S.) Program Overview: The Powder River Energy Foundation manages the R.O.S.S. program. The Foundation will award up to four $2,000 scholarships for…
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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