Grants for Education

Last updated June 22, 2026

There are currently 15,375 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.

15,375 grants
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What grants for education are open right now?

ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarship in Environmental Justice Law, UT Austin Overview: A scholarship created by a gift from the Environmental Integrity Project, administered by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public…

CFNV CHARITABLE REAL ESTATE FUND CO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Scholarship Opportunities Organization: Napa Valley Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Napa County, California Description: Napa Valley Community Foundation offers multiple scholarship programs…

$1,000 - $25,000 annually
WOMENS EDUCATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarship Preservation Program (SPP) Overview: A sponsorship program where donors commit to providing annual scholarships to Pre-K through 8th grade students attending Catholic Community Schools in…

THE WAYNE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarship Program Funder: The Wayne HealthCare Foundation Inc (OH, US) Geographic Scope: Darke County residents or residents of surrounding service area Focus Area: Medical and health-related…

Up to $2,000 per year
The Guardsmen · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Guardsmen Scholarship Program Geographic Scope: Nine-county Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma) Focus Areas: Educational…

JORDAN THOMAS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarship Program Overview: A scholarship program established in 2022 to honor Kaitlin Peltz, a late JTF family member who fought osteosarcoma. The program helps JTF Alumni continue to pursue their…

Varies by scholarship (range from $500 to $5,000+ per award)
ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Scholarship Program Geographic Scope: Elkhorn Public Schools District, Nebraska Eligible Recipients: Graduating high school seniors from Elkhorn High School (EHS),…

Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarship Program Geographic Scope: Nine Southeastern states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia Focus Areas: - Need-based…

Up to $2,500
THE ABILITY CENTER OF GREATER TOLEDO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarship Program Overview: The Ability Center offers scholarships to students with disabilities. These funds can be applied toward tuition for college, trade school, or certification programs,…

$403,875 total awarded in scholarships (175 scholarships in one year)
GRAND HAVEN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarship Program Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) Geographic Scope: Northwest Ottawa County, Michigan Award Season: May (spring) Website: ghacf.org Contact: 616-842-6378 or…

$1,000 per scholarship
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarship Programs Overview: Community Foundation of Greater Rochester administers scholarship funding for students pursuing higher education. Geographic Scope: Greater Rochester area (Rochester,…

THE MIAMI FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Scholarship Programs Status: Active Geographic Scope: Greater Miami area Overview: The Miami Foundation offers scholarship opportunities for students in the Greater Miami area. The Foundation website…

Over $200,000 annually
NORTHWEST CT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarship Programs Total Available: More than $530,000 in total scholarships available; NCCF awards over $200,000 in scholarships to local students each year Geographic Scope: 20 towns in Northwest…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Scholarship Programs Purpose: To provide scholarships to students in the Dan River Region pursuing post-secondary education. Eligibility - High school seniors graduating from local high schools -…

$500 - $5,000
CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CACF Scholarship Programs Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) Geographic Scope: River Region (Montgomery area) and Wiregrass regions Focus Areas: Postsecondary education support for…

Varies by scholarship
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CFCG Scholarship Programs Type: Student scholarships Funder: Community Foundation of Central Georgia Purpose: Support local students pursuing higher education and career training Geographic Scope:…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CFBC Scholarship Program Overview: The CFBC Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to individuals pursuing education through a variety of scholarship funds established by generous donors,…

Varies (amount not specified in materials)
CHARLOTTE REGIONAL REALTOR ASSOC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarship Recipients Program (Western Region) Overview: Annual scholarship program for graduating seniors in Haywood County. Geographic Scope: Haywood County, North Carolina Eligibility: -…

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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