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 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?

Society of Women Engineers · Rolling / Open Foundation

SWE Philadelphia Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society of Women Engineers Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The SWE Philadelphia Scholarships support…

Society of Women Engineers · Rolling / Open Foundation

SWE Rocky Mountain Section College Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society of Women Engineers Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The SWE Rocky Mountain…

Society of Women Engineers · Rolling / Open Foundation

SWE Santa Clara Valley Section Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society of Women Engineers Amount: Approximately US $15,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The SWE Santa Clara Valley…

Society of Women Engineers · Rolling / Open Foundation

SWE–OC Endowed Student Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society of Women Engineers Amount: US $1,250 Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The SWE–OC Endowed Student Scholarship, established…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sweet Brook Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: More than Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Sweet Brook Scholarship Fund,…

SWEET GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sweet Grass County Partners in Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sweet Grass Community Foundation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Sweet Grass County Partners in Education provides…

Up to $2,500 per year ($1,250 per semester)
SWIFT CHARITIES INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Swift Transportation Scholarship Program Overview: Swift Transportation established its Scholarship Program to provide funding for dependent children of Swift Transportation employees to pursue…

US $500 - US $4,000
Innovia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Swinton Scholars Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $4,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary Overview About Us As the community foundation for Eastern…

CHESTER COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Swope Scholarship & Matching Grant Funder: Chester County Bar Foundation (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Chester County, Pennsylvania Status: Active funding program Background: The Chester County Bar…

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Swoszowski Scholarship Funder: The Medical Center Foundation (Northeast Georgia Medical Center) Overview: Scholarship program established through a signature gift from philanthropists Bob and Wanda…

Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

SYBCIF Capital and Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: June 01, 2023 Summary The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sybil H. Shearer Nursing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Sybil H. Shearer Nursing Scholarship,…

Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Sydney L. Cousin Memorial Scholarship Funder: Bright Minds Foundation (Howard County Public Schools Education Foundation) Purpose: Honor the life and legacy of Dr. Sydney L. Cousin, former HCPSS…

US $2,000 - US $4,000
HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sylvia Parkinson Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Sylvia Parkinson Fund, established in…

SYLVIA PERKIN PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sylvia Perkin Perp Char Trst Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust Grant supports…

JEWISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Synagogue School Scholarships Overview: The Jewish Foundation offers needs-based assistance for New Haven area synagogue schools. Geographic Scope: New Haven area, Connecticut Focus Areas: -…

Synod of the Mid-Atlantic · Rolling / Open Foundation

Synod of the Mid-Atlantic - Visionary Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The Synod of the Mid-Atlantic's Visionary Fund supports…

SYNTHOMER FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Synthomer Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Synthomer Foundation Inc Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Synthomer Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations across the U.S. in…

CHI PSI EDUCATIONAL TRUST INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

T. Denny Sanford (TDS) Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: CHI PSI EDUCATIONAL TRUST INC Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The T. Denny Sanford Fund Grants support educational initiatives for Chi…

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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