Grants for Education

Last updated June 19, 2026

There are currently 15,381 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.

15,381 grants
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What grants for education are open right now?

MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Award for Teaching Excellence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Education Association Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Award for Teaching Excellence, presented by the…

FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Awards of Excellence Overview: Scholarship program for high school seniors who are children of local first responders. Geographic Scope: Nebraska and surrounding regions (based on funder location in…

ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWC Scholarship Fund for Women in Computing Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The AWC Scholarship Fund for Women in Computing,…

ARLINGTON WOMAN'S CLUB · February 6, 2027 · Annual Foundation

AWC Scholarship Program Amount: $5,000 per scholarship Geographic Scope: Arlington, Texas (Arlington ISD) Overview: The Arlington Woman's Club awards scholarships to graduating seniors from Arlington…

Modest grants (historically averaging under $1,000 per grant; $100,000 endowment established)
HOPKINS EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Awesome Fund Overview: Hopkins Education Foundation's grant program that provides modest grants to registered new or existing student clubs at Hopkins Public Schools. The Awesome Fund supports…

Association for Women Geoscientists · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWG Chrysalis Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2025 Summary The AWG Chrysalis Scholarship supports women…

Association for Women Geoscientists · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWG Geoscience Idea Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: April 08, 2025 Summary The AWG Geoscience Idea Scholarship…

Association for Women Geoscientists · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWG Maria Luisa Crawford Field Camp Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Amount: US $750 Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The AWG Maria Luisa Crawford…

Architectural Woodwork Institute · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

AWIEF Scholarships Funder: Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation (AWIEF) Geographic Scope: United States Program Overview: The Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation…

Up to US $100,000 in in-kind support
Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWS Education Equity: Credits Application Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amount: Up to US $100,000 in in-kind support Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The AWS Education…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWS Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The AWS Foundation Scholarship Fund, managed by the…

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWWA Dr. James K. Edzwald Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Water Works Association (AWWA) Amount: US $6,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The AWWA Dr. James K. Edzwald…

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The American Water Works Association is the world’s largest organization of water supply professionals. AWWA and its members recognize the importance of investing in students as the future…

THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ayden & Wyatt Brown Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: October 03, 2025 Summary The Ayden & Wyatt Brown…

Approximately US $2,500
Florida Sea Grant · Rolling / Open Foundation

Aylesworth Scholarship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Florida Sea Grant Amount: Approximately US $2,500 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The Aylesworth Scholarship Award, offered by the…

Up to $1,000 per year
TELECOMPIONEERS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AZ/NM Chapter 66 Scholarships Purpose: To encourage qualified students to seek higher education beyond the secondary school level, and to provide financial assistance through the award of a…

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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