Grants for Education

Last updated June 21, 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?

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sharonview CARES Paul Paliyenko Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary Overview For 30 years, the Carolinas Credit…

California Native Plant Society · Rolling / Open Foundation

Shasta Chapter: Acorn Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Native Plant Society Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Shasta Chapter of the California Native…

MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Shauna Parker Memorial Scholarship Funder: Nursing Foundation of Maryland (established by Sadie Parker, NFM Trustee) Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Maryland Eligibility - Target: Nursing…

Foundation Management · Rolling / Open Foundation

Shaw Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation Management Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Shaw Family Foundation, established in 2011 by Richard C. Shaw and his sons, aims…

OUTER BANKS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Shear Genius Scholarship Fund Funder: Outer Banks Community Foundation Fund Donor: Linda Porter / Shear Genius Salon Purpose: Provide need-based scholarships to cosmetology students from Dare County…

SOMERSET HILLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION · November 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

SHEF Classroom Enrichment Grant Funder: Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF) Geographic Scope: Somerset Hills School District (SHSD), New Jersey Status: Active grant program Overview SHEF has…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Shelby County Trailblazer Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Louisville Amount: US $6,000 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Shelby Estep Memorial FFA Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $700 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Shelby Estep Memorial FFA…

EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · November 7, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Shelby Hudson Scholarship Funder: Edmond Public Schools Foundation Geographic Scope: Edmond Public Schools district, Oklahoma Program Type: Student scholarship provided through endowed scholarships…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Shelley Speet-Mills Creative Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the…

Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Shelter Insurance Foundation…

THE SHELTERING ARMS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sheltering Arms Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sheltering Arms Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Sheltering Arms Foundation Grant supports…

SHELTON H SHORT JR TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr. Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr. Trust Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr.…

NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Shepard Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Amount: US $300 - US $1,500 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Shepard Family Scholarship,…

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sherilyn A. Willis, MD Medical Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Sherilyn A. Willis, MD Medical…

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sherman L. & Mabel C. Lepard Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Sherman L. & Mabel C. The next…

EPHRAIM MCDOWELL HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION INC · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Sherry Colleen Durbin Memorial Scholarship Funder: Auxiliaries at Ephraim McDowell Health hospitals Program Type: Education scholarship for health care career students Geographic Scope: Boyle County,…

THE FOUNDATION CHAPTER OF THETA CHI · January 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Sherwood and Janet Roberts Blue Memorial Scholarship Funder: The Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi Geographic Scope: North America (Theta Chi members) Focus Areas: Academic scholarships for…

SHERWOOD COUNTRY CLUB CHARITABLE · August 31, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Sherwood Cares Grant Program Funder: Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation (CA, US) Mission: Serve children and families in the community by supporting programs that address educational,…

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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