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.

15,375 grants
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Updated daily

What grants for education are open right now?

Thousands of dollars awarded annually
SOUTHWEST HEALTH CENTER INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Southwest Health Foundation Scholarship Program Organization: Southwest Health Foundation Geographic Scope: Southwest Wisconsin region Focus Areas: Health-related education fields Overview: The…

SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Southwestern Foundation Scholarships Funder: Southwestern Foundation (nonprofit organization organized in 1962) Geographic Scope: Southwestern Oregon Community College service area; primarily Curry,…

SOWERS CLUB OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Our grant program is currently being restructured to better serve the needs of those who apply and the Sowers Foundation. Applications are not currently being accepted._** We Are…

Varies
IOWA SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Soy Squad Geographic Scope: Iowa Program Description: A unique opportunity for collegiate students looking to gain insight into associations, specifically the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA). The Soy…

HORSESHOE FOUNDATION OF FLOYD COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Spalding University Hess Scholarship Funder: Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Inc (endowed scholarship at Spalding University) Geographic Scope: Floyd County, Indiana Background: At Spalding…

SPANISH PEAKS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · October 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Spanish Peaks Community Foundation General Grants Geographic Scope: Big Sky, Montana and surrounding area Mission: The Spanish Peaks Community Foundation strategically directs contributions to meet…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Spannagel Vocational Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Spannagel Vocational Education…

ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Spanos Family Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Spanos Family Memorial Scholarship, funded by the Erie Community…

THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

SPARC: Single Parents Arriving Ready for College Status: Active Program Type: Support program for single-parent students Overview: SPARC is an SBCC program that assists single-parent students who are…

Varies (Fall 2025: $57,168 total awarded across 13 grants; individual awards range from $360-$12,275)
HOPKINS EDUCATION FOUNDATION · October 13, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Spark Grants Overview: Hopkins Education Foundation's primary grant program that funds innovative proposals from Hopkins Public Schools educators and staff to bring creative projects, learning…

$2,000 - $5,000
THE PRIMARY SCHOOL BAY AREA · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Spark Innovation Grants Overview: Mini-grants available to staff at The Primary School, established in loving memory of Meredith Liu, co-founder who passed away in 2022. Purpose: To carry on Meredith…

$2,000 - $5,000
THE PRIMARY SCHOOL - EAST PALO ALTO · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Spark Innovation Grants Status: Active internal grant program Background: Mini-grants available to staff at The Primary School in loving memory of Meredith Liu, TPS co-founder who passed away in…

$2,000 - $5,000
THE PRIMARY SCHOOL · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Spark Innovation Grants Status: Active internal grant program Background: Mini-grants available to staff at The Primary School in loving memory of Meredith Liu, co-founder who passed away in 2022.…

College Of American Pathologists Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sparking Interest in Pathology Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: College Of American Pathologists Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The Sparking Interest in…

US $1,000 - US $20,000
THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sparkplug Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sparkplug Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Sparkplug Foundation Grant supports innovative…

THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sparkplug Foundation: Emergency Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sparkplug Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The Sparkplug Foundation offers Emergency Grants of up…

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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