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.

15,377 grants
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What grants for education are open right now?

US $50,000 - US $500,000
PATTERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teacher Pipeline Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patterson Family Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Teacher Pipeline grant by the Patterson Family…

$14,000 - $17,000
SAN DIEGO EDUCATION FUND · March 27, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Teacher Scholarship Funder: San Diego Education Fund (CA, US) Status: 2026 application period open (closes March 27, 2026) Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California; recipients must teach in San…

WEST RIVER ELECTRIC ASSN INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teacher Scholarship Opportunity Geographic Scope: Schools served by West River Electric, South Dakota Eligibility: - Teachers at schools served by West River Electric Funding Purpose: - Classroom…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teacher Time Analysis and Supports Admin Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $1,000,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Teacher Time Analysis and Supports Admin…

$500 per semester (up to five semesters)
PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Teacher To Be Scholarship Geographic Scope: Marion County Public Schools, Florida Eligibility: - Current Marion County Public Schools non-instructional employees - Minimum of 2 years of district…

ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teacher Tuition Reimbursement Program Geographic Scope: Elkhorn Public Schools District, Nebraska Eligible Recipients: Elkhorn teachers and teacher assistants Overview: The Elkhorn Public Schools…

THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF DEXTE · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Teacher-Authored Grants - Fall Cycle Geographic Scope: Dexter Community Schools (DCS), Michigan, US Eligible Applicants: Dexter Community School staff members Funding Focus: Grants for classroom and…

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teacher's Program Overview: NAEIR's Teacher's Program provides licensed teachers and eligible education professionals with free or deeply discounted access to donated classroom supplies and…

Advia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teachers and Educators Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Advia Foundation Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Teachers and Educators Scholarship, funded by the Advia Foundation,…

Up to $1,000 (individual applicants) or $5,000 (group projects)
ARCADIA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · October 14, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Teachers Mini-Grant Funder: Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF) Geographic Scope: Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD), California Award Amounts: - Up to $1,000 for individual applicants - Up to…

THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Teaching Artist Training Support arts education providers to have the skills and knowledge they need to provide high-quality inclusive, equitable, and youth-informed programming. The…

THE LUXURY EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teaching Assistant Merit Award Program Type: Annual merit-based award Status: Active (most recent awards Fall 2023 - Spring 2024) Geographic Scope: United States (Columbia Business School) Focus…

10000 DEGREES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teaching Credential Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 10000 DEGREES Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Teaching Credential Scholarship, administered by 10,000 Degrees, offers two…

THE KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teaching English in Poland (TEIP) Program Status: Active program with applications open for Summer 2026 Geographic Scope: Poland and Ukraine - Eight camp locations across Poland: Milakowo, Krakow,…

THE JACK MILLER CENTER FOR TEACHING · April 3, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Teaching Excellence Award Overview: An annual honor given to college and K-12 educators who do an exceptional job engaging students in the story of America through primary documents, new courses,…

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teaching Fellows Program Program Type: Invitation-only merit scholarship and professional development program Award Details: - Designed for select group of admitted students - Two tracks available:…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

TeachTX Pilot Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The TeachTX Pilot Grant, administered by the Texas Education Agency, aims…

THE TEAGLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teagle Foundation: Knowledge for Freedom Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Teagle Foundation Incorporated Amount: US $10,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Teagle…

ALBION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Team 1 Plastics Corporate Donor Advised Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albion Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Team 1 Plastics Corporate Donor…

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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