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.

15,381 grants
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What grants for education are open right now?

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Dr. Lillie Pitman Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region, Inc Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Dr.…

THE HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Dr. Lydia R. Daniel Honors Program Funder: Hillsborough Community College Foundation Geographic Scope: Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Florida Program Background: - Years of operation: 25…

SOUTHCOAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Dr. Norbert P. and Elsie R. Fraga Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southcoast Community Foundation Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary Easily learn more about the Dr. Norbert P. and…

Coral Gables Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Dr. Thomas E. Deal Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coral Gables Community Foundation Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Dr. Thomas E. Deal Scholarship…

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Education and Workforce Innovation Program Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Amount: Up to US $70,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The…

The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Edward Jones Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Edward Jones Scholarship,…

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Edward M. Nagel Endowed Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Negro College Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The Edward M. Nagel Endowed…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Eleanor and Simon Weissberger Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview The San Diego Foundation We enable donors and…

St Luke's Methodist Church · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Elizabeth Dodge Schwab Scholarship Amount: $3,380 Established by: David Schwab (husband) and Ethel Dodge (mother) in honor of Elizabeth Dodge Schwab Eligibility: - Pursuing a degree from an…

Central Kansas Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The EXCEL Industries, Inc. Legacy Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Kansas Community Foundation Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The EXCEL Industries, Inc. Legacy Scholarship,…

A CARING COMMUNITY INC · Rolling / Open · Monthly Foundation

The Fabulous Find Monthly Grant Program Funder: A Caring Community Inc (The Fabulous Find) Geographic Scope: Seacoast area (Maine, US) Program Description: The Fabulous Find partners with and…

A CARING COMMUNITY INC · Rolling / Open · Monthly Foundation

The Fabulous Find Monthly Partnership Grant Funder: A Caring Community Inc (The Fabulous Find) Geographic Scope: Seacoast area (Maine/New Hampshire region) Program Description: The Fabulous Find is a…

Scholarship America Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scholarship America Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The Families of Freedom Scholarship…

The Father's Table Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Father's Table Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Father's Table Foundation Amount: Up to US $750,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Father's Table Foundation Grant aims to…

BECKLEY AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The File Girls Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Overview Beckley Area Foundation Beckley Area Foundation was…

Approximately US $1,000
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Finchum Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary Overview The monetary…

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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