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 FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rudolph and Carolyn Christianson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Rudolph and Carolyn Christianson…

THE RUDOLPH J & DAPHNE A MUNZER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rudolph J and Daphne A Munzer Core Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rudolph J & Daphne A Munzer Amount: US $10,000 - US $125,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Rudolph J and Daphne A…

FAITH FAMILY EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Rugby Scholarship Funder: Faith Family Education Foundation Inc (TX, US) Status: Active Geographic Scope: Texas (Faith Family Academy students) Focus Areas: Financial assistance for post-secondary…

THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Running Start Status: Active Program Type: Six-week summer bridge program administered by Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Overview: Running Start is a summer bridge program for high…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Runschke Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Runschke Family Scholarship, established by Gernot and Anne…

RUPERT DUNKLAU FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rupert Dunklau Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rupert Dunklau Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Rupert Dunklau Foundation Grant supports organizations with 501(c)(3)…

US $500 - US $25,000
Rural Alaska Community Action Program · Rolling / Open Foundation

RurAL CAP Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The RurAL CAP Foundation Grant…

$3.1 million (three-year grant)
ECONOMIC MOBILITY CENTER · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Rural College Promise Program Funder: Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) Status: Active/Launched August 2021 Geographic Scope: Rural Texas communities, specifically north and east Texas Participating…

CENTRAL MONTANA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural Community Endowments: Denton Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Montana Foundation Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Denton Endowment, part of the Central Montana…

CENTRAL MONTANA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural Community Endowments: Hobson Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Montana Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2025 Summary The Rural Community Endowments…

CENTRAL MONTANA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural Community Endowments: Moore Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Montana Foundation Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Central Montana Foundation, established in 1984, aims…

All-expenses-paid trip
REA ENERGY COOPERATIVE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Rural Electric Youth Tour Program Overview: An all-expenses-paid educational trip to Washington, D.C. for high school juniors whose parents/guardians are REA Energy Cooperative members. Geographic…

THE DANIEL FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daniel Foundation of Alabama Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Rural Grants program by the Daniel Foundation of Alabama aims to enhance community well-being…

Up to $15,000 per year for up to 4 years ($60,000 total maximum)
THE HOPEDALE MEDICAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Rural Hospital Nursing Scholarship Overview: Hopedale Medical Foundation offers scholarships for current nursing students and high school seniors pursuing a nursing career. This scholarship…

Rural India Supporting Trust · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Rural India Supporting Trust General Grant Program Status: Currently paused as of the extraction date. The foundation temporarily paused acceptance of new grant applications due to COVID-19 pandemic…

EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL OF LA PLATA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural R.U.N. Scholarship Full Name: Rural Reskilling, Upskilling, Next-skilling (R.U.N.) Scholarship Program Geographic Scope: Rural communities Purpose: Provides career counseling and tuition…

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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