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?

Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smethers, Neva and Ernest, Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Smethers, Neva and Ernest Scholarship…

Up to US $100,000
Spirit Mountain Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

SMF: Oregon Tribal Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spirit Mountain Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Spirit Mountain Foundation provides funding to Oregon's…

SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

SMIF Early Literacy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The SMIF Early Literacy Grant, offered by the Southern Minnesota…

$6,500 - $1,000,000
METROHARTFORD ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

SMILE Workforce Grants Funder: Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation Award Amount: $6,500 - $1,000,000 per grant Total Available (2026): $2.27 million awarded; $3.5+ million planned over next three…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smith – Roy Smith Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Smith – Roy Smith Memorial Scholarship, established…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TAMPA BAY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Please note, if you have not applied for a Community Foundation of Tampa Bay grant before, you will need to create an account before accessing the application._ Smith & Associates…

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smith County Baptist Ministers Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Smith County Baptist Ministers…

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smith County Bar Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The Smith County Bar Foundation…

GEORGE G & ALVA HUDSON SMITH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smith Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George G & Alva Hudson Smith Foundation Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation aims to enhance the lives of…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smith Literary Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Smith Literary Scholarship, established in memory of…

LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Smith Scholarship Organization: Lutheran Family Services Geographic Scope: Nebraska (primarily Omaha, Lincoln, and surrounding areas) Program Focus: Educational scholarships for high school students…

LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Smith Scholarship Overview: Lutheran Family Services offers the Smith Scholarship to support diverse students pursuing higher education. Geographic Scope: Nebraska and surrounding areas (based on…

AAUP FOUNDATION · June 30, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

Smith-Kaplan Academic Freedom Fund Overview: Special fund supporting academic freedom initiatives. Eligibility: Applications to the Academic Freedom Fund will also be considered for the Smith-Kaplan…

Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smithfield Fresh Meats Corporation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Smithfield Fresh Meats…

The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smithville Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smithville Charitable Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Smithville Charitable…

$1,500 per year, renewable for up to 3 consecutive additional years (total $6,000 over 4 years)
DETROIT OMEGA FOUNDATION INCORPORATED · April 11, 2027 · Annual Foundation

SMOFI Scholarship Program Funder: Southeast Michigan Omega Foundation Incorporated (SMOFI) Geographic Scope: Southeast Michigan (Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties) Focus: College…

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community · Rolling / Open Foundation

SMSC Donations & Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community offers various funding…

US $2,500 - US $10,000
THE SNAPDRAGON BOOK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Snapdragon Book Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Snapdragon Book Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Snapdragon Book Foundation Grant aims to…

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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