Grants for Education

Last updated June 20, 2026

There are currently 15,377 active grants for education in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, 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.

15,377 grants
Federal/ State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What grants for education are open right now?

UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Strategic Impact Grants Funder: United Way Quad Cities Geographic Scope: Scott and Rock Island counties Overview: United Way Quad Cities awarded $2.9 million in grants to 54 local nonprofits,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WABASH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Strategic Initiative Grants Overview: Strategic Initiative Grants align with the Foundation's Education Impact Strategy to break the cycle of poverty by advancing educational attainment from early…

Zionsville Education Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Strategic Initiative Grants Overview: Strategic Initiative Grants provide resources for the district's transformational ideas for students. These grants support district-wide strategic priorities and…

The Winston-Salem Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Strategic Initiative Grants: BPI Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Winston-Salem Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2025 Summary The Strategic Initiative Grants: BPI…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Strater Downeast Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The Strater Downeast Scholarship Fund, established by the Maine…

STRATTON MOUNTAIN & VALLEY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Stratton Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Stratton Foundation Grant…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Strawn - Richard L Strawn Accounting Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $16,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Strawn -…

Yale University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Streicker Fund for Student Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yale University Amount: US $1,600 - US $4,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Streicker Fund for Student Research at Yale…

Office of Postsecondary Education · June 23, 2026 Federal

Strengthening Institutions Program FY 2026 Competition The purpose of SIP is to provide assistance to eligible institutions of higher education to improve their academic programs, institutional…

INTERFAITH AMERICA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until the close of the application period or until all funds are allocated, whichever comes first._ Strengthening the Campus Community…

HAROLD KL CASTLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Strengthening Windward O‘ahu Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harold K. L. Castle Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation…

Cash gifts for education (amount varies)
EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

STRIVE Awards Overview: Recognition and financial awards given annually to high school juniors and seniors in Sarasota County High Schools who have overcome tremendous challenges to succeed…

$2,000 (two-year renewable, first place); $1,000 (one-year, second place)
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 6600 · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

STRIVE Scholarship Funder: Rotary District 6600 Geographic Scope: District 6600 (Northern Ohio) - Eastern and Western halves Overview: STRIVE stands for "Students Taking Renewed Interest in the Value…

TELLURIDE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Strokes of Genius Scholarship Overview: Now in its 22nd year, Strokes of Genius has become a proud Telluride tradition and is the largest and longest-running local scholarship available for Telluride…

UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTEL: United Way of Metro Chicago is preparing for the next cycle of our Impact Grants program, with funding set to begin in January 2026._ _For this cycle, we will proceed with a closed…

Strongsville Chamber of Commerce · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Strongsville Chamber of Commerce Scholarships Overview: The Strongsville Chamber of Commerce provides scholarships funded by proceeds from the annual Holiday Scholarship Dance held each December.…

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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