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?

SPEER DREAM FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Speer Dream Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: SPEER DREAM FOUNDATION Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Speer Dream Foundation Grant is dedicated to fostering positive change in…

Erie County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Speers Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Speers Family Scholarship, established in 1995, aims to support…

THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia University Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary The Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting at Columbia…

ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF THE MIDWEST · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Spencer Foundation and ACM Community-Based Learning Grant Awards Funder: Spencer Foundation (primary) with additional ACM funding Award Date: June 2024 Total Funding: Nearly $30,000 Geographic Scope:…

ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF THE MIDWEST · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Spencer Foundation Equitable Civic Engagement Initiative Funder: Spencer Foundation (Chicago-based) Focus Areas: - Equitable civic engagement - Community-based learning and civic participation -…

THE SPENCER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Spencer Foundation: Vision Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spencer Foundation Amount: US $75,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Spencer Foundation's Vision Grant program is dedicated to…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Spencer Levin Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Spencer Levin Scholarship, offered by the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Spencer’s Hero Academia Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Amount: US $500 - US $30,000 Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Spenser Flowers Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary Overview The Pittsburgh Foundation Established…

SPIE · Rolling / Open Foundation

SPIE Education Outreach Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: SPIE Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The SPIE Education Outreach Grants support optics and photonics-related…

SPINKS FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Spinks Family Foundation: Large Grant Request Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spinks Family Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Spinks Family Foundation…

SPINKS FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Spinks Family Foundation: Small Grant Request Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spinks Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Spinks Family Foundation offers small…

SPIRIT OF CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATION OF · August 24, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Spirit of Construction Military Scholarship Organization: Spirit of Construction Foundation Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region Focus Areas: - Students with military…

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPT OF MINNES · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members Funder: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Geographic Scope: National Focus Areas: Undergraduate and technical education Eligible…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation

Splendido Residents Association Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Amount: US $2,000 - US $13,000 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Splendido…

Four $2,500 scholarships
Spokane Agricultural Exposition · December 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Spokane Ag Show Scholarships Funder: Spokane Agricultural Exposition (Spokane Ag Show) Overview: The Spokane Ag Show is committed to the protection and promotion of jobs and investments in…

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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