Grants for Education

Last updated June 22, 2026

There are currently 15,388 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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ · Rolling / Open Foundation

Santa Cruz County Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary The Santa Cruz County Scholarship Endowment is…

SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Santa Fe Hestia Fund: General Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Fe Community Foundation Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Santa Fe Hestia Fund provides general funding to…

SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Santa Fe Hestia Fund: Grassroots Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Fe Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Santa Fe Hestia Fund provides…

SANTA FE NATURAL TOBACCO COMPANY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Santa Fe…

NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sapienza Scholarship- Block Grant Applicants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Canaan Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: April 23, 2025 Summary The Sapienza Scholarship supports New Canaan…

SANTA ANA POLICE OFFICERS WIDOWS & · Rolling / Open Foundation

SAPOA/SAUSD Education Scholarships Funder: Santa Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA) in partnership with Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Overview: Education scholarship program for…

University of Montana · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sappenfield Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University of Montana Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Sappenfield Scholarship at the University of Montana supports Native American…

THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF MIDDLESEX & · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Sara and Max Goldsammler Scholarship Fund Funder: Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey Award Structure: - First Place: $1,000 - Second Place: $500 - Third Place: $300 - Total Awards: Three…

ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sara Marie Diepenhorst Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary Overview The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sara Ruth Krueger Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $600 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Sara Ruth Krueger…

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sarah Creech Performing Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Sarah Creech Performing Arts Scholarship,…

SARAH G MCCARTHY MEMORIAL FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Sarah G. McCarthy…

Covers three years of law school tuition
DALLAS BAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Sarah T. Hughes Diversity Scholarship Geographic Scope: Dallas, Texas area; serves students at SMU Dedman School of Law, UNT Dallas College of Law, and Texas A&M University School of Law Focus Areas:…

Varies (past rounds: $10,000 per disbursement distributed among multiple recipients)
ACCOLA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Sarah's Scholarship Program Overview: A scholarship fund for residents of Sarah's... an Oasis for Women, established in fall 2022. Background The fund was initiated with notable donations of $6,700…

ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Saranac Lake Public School Education Fund Geographic Scope: Saranac Lake area Focus: Education for public schools Note: Limited detailed information available from website. This fund is listed in the…

ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Saranac Lake Public School Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adirondack Foundation Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Saranac Lake Public School Education Fund, supported by the…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
SARASOTA COMMUNITY FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sarasota County Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sarasota County Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: April 19, 2024 Summary The Sarasota County Foundation, established in…

Up to $1,500 per scholarship (up to 5 scholarships available)
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER GROUP · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild Scholarships Funder: Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild Geographic Scope: Saratoga County, New York Program Status: Active and ongoing (in its 32nd year as of 2022)…

SARKEYS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sarkeys Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sarkeys Foundation Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The Sarkeys Foundation is a private charitable organization based in Oklahoma, dedicated 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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