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?

Georgia Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural Teaching Apprenticeship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Department of Education Amount: Up to US $173,450 Last Updated: April 23, 2025 Summary The Rural Teaching Apprenticeship Grant aims…

$500 - $25,000
FOND DU LAC AREA FOUNDATION · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Rural Vitality Grant Overview: Partnership between Fond du Lac Area Foundation, Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation, and Compeer Financial to support strength and stability of rural communities.…

HARRINGTON CANCER AND HEALTH · March 13, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Russ Duncan Memorial Scholarship Funder: Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation (HCHF) Award Amount: $10,000 for college attendance, paid in four consecutive annual payments of $2,500 per year…

US $1,000 - US $5,000
CHARLES AND CAROLYN RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Russell Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Charles and Carolyn Russell Family Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Russell Family…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
Russell Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Russell Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Russell Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Russell Foundation provides grants aimed at enhancing the…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Russell L. Hiller Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Russell L. Hiller Charitable Trust Grant,…

The Community Foundation of South Puget · Rolling / Open Foundation

Russell Legacy: Women in STEM Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Puget Sound Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Russell Legacy: Women in STEM…

Four County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Russell W. Ligon Memorial Engineering Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Four County Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Russell W. Ligon Memorial…

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rusty Gibson Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society Of Civil Engineers Inc Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Rusty Gibson Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the…

THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ruth & Ralph Sharrer Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Ruth & Ralph Sharrer Scholarship, provided by the…

Varies by recipient level
SOCIETY OF HEALTH AND · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship Overview: Developed by the past presidents of SHAPE America to honor deserving students. Award Amount: Varies Recipients: Three undergraduate students and two…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ruth and Bill Burton Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Ruth and Bill Burton…

Creative Education Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ruth B. Noller Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Creative Education Foundation Amount: US $2,400 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Ruth B. Noller Research Grant, offered by the Creative…

BARTSCH MEMORIAL TRUST XXXXX9004 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ruth Bartsch Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ruth Bartsch Memorial Trust Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Ruth Bartsch Memorial Trust Grant offers funding for religious,…

HOT SPRINGS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Ruth Clare Yonkee Johnson Scholarship For: Deserving Hot Springs County High School Seniors Background: Ruth Clare Yonkee Johnson graduated from Hot Springs County High School as Valedictorian in…

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ruth D. Frick Ames Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Ruth D. Frick Ames Scholarship, established by Robert Ames to…

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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