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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What grants for education are open right now?

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Harold and Winnie Watts Brand Park Trust Award Range: Up to $500 Purpose: Provide academic scholarship programming, projects, improvements, and operations for Brand Park Geographic Scope: Brand…

Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Harold Johnson Law…

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Hawkins Educational Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Central Alabama Community Foundation…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Hayden Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview The San Diego Foundation We enable donors and nonprofit partners to…

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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