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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SAN JUAN ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

SJICF General Scholarship Geographic Scope: San Juan Island, Washington area Funder: San Juan Island Community Foundation (SJICF) Overview: The general scholarship fund managed by SJICF to provide…

Maryville City Schools Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Skeeter Shields Scholarship Overview: Mayor Stanley B. "Skeeter" Shields served the City of Maryville from 1967 through 1999. Upon stepping down as Mayor in 1999, the community honored him through…

Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Ski PE Program Grants Funder: Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation Inc (MMCF) Geographic Scope: Eastern Sierra Corridor Focus Areas: Skiing instruction and winter sports education for youth Program…

US $20,000 - US $50,000
SKILLBUILDERS FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Skillbuilders Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Skillbuilders Fund Amount: US $20,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The SkillBuilders Fund Grant supports organizations dedicated to…

THE SKILLMAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Skillman Foundation Grant Partners Status: ACTIVE Funder: Skillman Foundation Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Skillman Foundation Grant Partners program aims to empower Detroit youth…

SOUTHWESTERN WISCONSIN COMMUNITY ACTION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Skills Enhancement - General Working Adults Overview: Year-around assistance with tuition, books, childcare, transportation and more for qualified working students seeking to advance their careers.…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Skip Thavenet Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Skip Thavenet Scholarship, established by the Community…

$25,000 total per year (varies by individual grant)
SKOKIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Skokie Community Foundation Annual Grants Program Geographic Scope: Village of Skokie, Illinois, US Funder: Skokie Community Foundation (SCF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Focus Areas: -…

SKOKIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Skokie Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Skokie Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Skokie Community Foundation Grants promote…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Skye Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Skye Scholarship Fund, established by Valerie and Nick…

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Skyla Credit Union Herman Hoose Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary Overview For 30 years, the…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Skyler James Wenger Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Skyler James Wenger…

GARY E MILGARD FAMILY FOUNDATION- · Rolling / Open Foundation

Skylight Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gary E Milgard Family Foundation Sunshine Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Gary E. Milgard Family Foundations provide ongoing support to…

Seeley Lake Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

SLCF Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Seeley Lake Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Seeley Lake Community Foundation (SLCF) offers…

SLOPE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC · January 30, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Slope Electric & Basin Electric Scholarship Award Amount: $2,500 and $1,500 Funder: Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Slope Electric Cooperative Geographic Scope: Service area of Slope Electric…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Slotman Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area…

CHARLESTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DIST 1 · March 2, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Small Grant Application Funder: Excellence in Education Foundation (EEF) Geographic Scope: Charleston Community Unit School District #1, Illinois, US Background: The EEF has been supporting…

Up to $5,000
GEORGIA'S OWN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Small Grant Program Overview: Grants for local nonprofits that fall within Georgia's Own Foundation's mission of empowering local youth. Geographic Scope: Georgia Focus Areas: At least 85% of…

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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