Grants for Education

Last updated June 19, 2026

There are currently 15,381 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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GASTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Corporal Katelyn Self Scholarship Fund Program Focus: Law Enforcement careers Background: Established by Mrs. Dianne Crosby-Self and Mrs. Taylor Self-Potter in memory of Corporal Katelyn Self…

Colorado Women's Education Foundation (CWEF) · Rolling / Open Foundation

The CWEF Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Women's Education Foundation (CWEF) Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary Overview Mission The Colorado Women’s Education Foundation…

QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The D.S. Flikkema Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The D.S. Flikkema Foundation…

THE DALE JR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Dale Jr. Foundation In-Kind Donation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dale Jr Foundation Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Dale Jr. Foundation is dedicated to empowering underprivileged…

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Davis Fire Appreciation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary Overview The monetary value of…

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Delesky-Wetmore Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Delesky-Wetmore Scholarship, established in October…

Texas Agricultural Irrigation Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Dick Laursen Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Agricultural Irrigation Association Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Dick Laursen Memorial…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Difference is You Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The Difference is You Scholarship offers…

GEORGIA AVE FAMILY SUPPORT COLLABORATIVE · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

The Discovering Me Scholarship Essay Contest Presented by: Esther Productions, Inc. in partnership with the Black Student Fund and the Anacostia Coordinating Council Supported by grants from: Kerry…

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Don Carano Legacy Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary Overview The monetary value of…

ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Douglas & Deborah Murphy Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Douglas & Deborah Murphy Scholarship, offered by the Erie…

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Douglas K. Fletcher Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Douglas K. Fletcher…

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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