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.

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What grants for education are open right now?

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

School In-Service Training Grants (6-8) Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2025 Summary The School In-Service Training…

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

School In-Service Training Grants (9-12) Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2025 Summary The School In-Service Training…

St Joseph Hospital · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

School of Nursing Scholarship Fund Overview: St. Joseph Hospital offers scholarships through the School of Nursing Scholarship Fund to support students pursuing nursing education at St. Joseph School…

ONE TOWN INC · September 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

School Plot Grant Hoop House Project Funder: One Town at a Time / Wrightwood Community Garden Geographic Scope: Wrightwood area Eligibility: - Applicant must be a local school with an existing plot…

LONG GAME YOUTH FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

First Tee School Program Grant Overview: Grant program to support schools in integrating First Tee curriculum into physical education and other classroom settings. Program Details: - Geographic…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

School Readiness Models Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $11,700,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees Texas public…

Up to 50% off program costs
St Joseph County Parks Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

School Scholarship Fund Organization: St. Joseph County Parks Foundation Overview: This fund enables teachers to apply for scholarships that provide up to 50% off the cost of interpretive programs…

Colorado Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

School Transformation Network Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Department of Education Amount: Up to US $180,000 Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The School Transformation Network Grant,…

Up to $1,000 (grants over $1,000 require board approval)
THE GALENA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

School Trip Travel Grants Purpose: To promote school age visits to historic sites in Galena and Jo Daviess County. Geographic Scope: Galena and Jo Daviess County, Illinois Eligible Uses:…

Gloucester Education Foundation Inc · October 6, 2026 · Annual Foundation

School Year 2025-26 Grant Application (Fall Deadline) Funder: Gloucester Education Foundation Inc Deadline: October 6 (for consideration at GEF's November board meeting) Status: Recurring annual…

Gloucester Education Foundation Inc · January 5, 2027 · Annual Foundation

School Year 2025-26 Grant Application (Winter Deadline) Funder: Gloucester Education Foundation Inc Deadline: January 5 (for consideration at GEF's February board meeting) Status: Recurring annual…

NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Schooled on Freedom Grant Overview: Grant program for K-12 schools and school districts to support field trips to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Geographic Scope: Schools and…

Varies (examples range from $1,000 to $25,000 per grant)
LAGUNA BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

SchoolPower Endowment Teacher Grants Organization: Laguna Beach Education Foundation (SchoolPower) Geographic Scope: Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), California Purpose: Awards inspired…

DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Schoolwide Assemblies Overview: The Foundation provides speakers from across the country to present timely topics to students in engaging schoolwide assemblies. Geographic Scope: Danville Public…

William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Schrafft Charitable Trust Grants- For New Grantees Status: ACTIVE Funder: William E Schrafft & Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Schrafft Charitable Trust…

William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Schrafft Charitable Trust Grants- For Returning Grantees Status: ACTIVE Funder: William E Schrafft & Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Schrafft Charitable…

LEGACY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Schrage Family Enrichment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Legacy Foundation: Lake County's Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary Overview About Legacy Foundation…

CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Schramm Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chester County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Schramm Foundation Scholarship Mission Statement…

THE RICHARD M SCHULZE FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Schulze College Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Schulze College Scholarships provide…

ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Schulze Family Foundation Challenge Grant Purpose: Challenge grant program that matches new donor contributions to eligible Catholic schools Award Structure: - Challenge Amount: $25,000 match -…

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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