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 state and 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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What grants for education are open right now?

Up to $1,000
DANIEL E STUNTZ MEMORIAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Small Grants Overview: Small grants may be awarded for purposes such as purchasing supplies or equipment for workshops or research, mycological books, conducting educational events such as forays and…

MISSOULA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Small Grants Geographic Scope: Missoula-area nonprofits Focus Areas - Arts & Culture - Education - Community Care Overview Each year, the Missoula Community Foundation offers small grants to area…

$500 - $2,500
GREATER BOISE ROTARY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Small Grants Program Award Amount: $500 - $2,500 Geographic Scope: Ada County, Idaho Funder: Greater Boise Rotary Foundation (GBRF) Eligibility - Organizations must be exempt from federal tax under…

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA · January 31, 2027 · Semi-annual Foundation

Small Grants Program Status: Actively accepting applications Geographic Scope: Southwest Minnesota service area (Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Yellow Medicine, and portions of Cottonwood, Lac qui Parle,…

THE HARRY AND JEANETTE WEINBERG · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Small Grants Program Through the Small Grants Program (SGP), the Foundation supports nonprofits with a streamlined grant application and review process. Grants awarded under this program —…

THE HARRY AND JEANETTE WEINBERG · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Small Grants Program Through the Small Grants Program (SGP), the Foundation supports nonprofits with a streamlined grant application and review process. Grants awarded under this program —…

BEMIS COMPANY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Small Grants That Enrich Communities Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Amcor Cares Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Small Grants That Enrich…

$500,000 from federal CARES Act GEER funding
A FOR ARIZONA · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Small Learning Communities Grants Overview: Seed funding for the design and growth of public Small Learning Communities targeting students not well served by existing schooling systems. Background:…

BAY VILLAGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Small Project Competitive Grants Type: Grant for smaller projects Award Amount: Projects less than $750 Focus Areas: - Curriculum development - Seed money projects - Holistic health initiatives…

FRANCES C AND WILLIAM P SMALLWOOD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smallwood Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Frances C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Smallwood Foundation Grant supports charitable purposes…

Smart & Final Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation focuses…

CONVOY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Smart Family Scholarship - Cheerleader Amount: $500 Geographic Scope: Crestview High School Focus Areas: Athletic involvement (cheerleading) Eligibility: - Cheerleader - Positive…

David Colegrave Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smart Garden Products Student Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: David Colegrave Foundation Amount: Up to £2,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Smart Garden Products Student…

THE MICHELSON 20MM FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smart Justice Spark Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michelson 20MM Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Michelson Smart Justice Initiative offers Smart Justice…

$1,000 per scholarship (10 scholarships available, $10,000 total)
SMART START OF FORSYTH COUNTY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Smart Start of Forsyth County Pre-K Scholarships Overview: Smart Start of Forsyth County offers ten scholarships of $1,000 each to help local families access high-quality preschool programs. These…

Over $5 million annually allocated across Guilford County
GUILFORD COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Smart Start Requests for Proposals Overview: Guilford County Partnership for Children (GCPC) allocates over $5 million annually in Smart Start funding to support young children, families, and early…

SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

SMCF Scholarship Funder: Shenandoah Medical Center Foundation (SMCF) Geographic Scope: Local high school seniors Focus Areas: Healthcare careers Overview: The Shenandoah Medical Center Foundation…

SAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

SMETA Grants Overview: The San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation partners with SMETA to provide grants to bring visions to life. Geographic Scope: San Mateo-Foster City School District (SMFCSD),…

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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