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?

The Higher Foundation, Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Higher Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Higher Foundation, Inc Amount: US $500 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Higher Foundation Grant provides essential, need-based…

The Higher Foundation, Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Higher Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Higher Foundation, Inc Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Higher Foundation Scholarship provides $2,000 in…

CARMAX FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Home Office Giving Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carmax Foundation Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Home Office Giving Program by the CarMax Foundation supports nonprofits in…

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Honors Enrichment Travel Award (HETA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northeastern University Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Honors Enrichment Travel Award (HETA) at Northeastern…

BIG SPRING AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The HOPE Foundation Fund Overview: The HOPE Foundation Fund provides grants to Big Spring ISD teachers to enhance learning opportunities for their students. HOPE stands for Help Our Pupils Excel.…

The Hospital Auxiliary · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Hospital Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Hospital Auxiliary Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary Overview About The Hospital Auxiliary The Hospital Auxiliary has…

The Hospital Auxiliary · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Hospital Auxiliary Power: Ed Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Hospital Auxiliary Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Hospital Auxiliary Power: Ed Scholarship provides financial…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Howard C. Gale Excellence Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The Howard C. Gale…

AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Howard D. Graves Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The Howard D. Graves Scholarship, offered by the Amarillo Area…

Niskayuna Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Huether/Gillan Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Niskayuna Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $880 Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Huether/Gillan Scholarship, established…

Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Indianapolis Foundation Community Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The Indianapolis Foundation Community…

The Indianapolis Foundation (a CICF affiliate) · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund: Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Indianapolis Foundation (a CICF affiliate) Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary…

ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Inja & Kwang Choi, MD Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Inja & Kwang Choi, MD Family Scholarship, awarded by…

COLORADO ROBOTICS EXCELLING AT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Innovation Award (in memory of Tony English) Program Focus: High school senior scholarship Eligibility: - High school seniors - Demonstrating excellence in innovating solutions to difficult yet…

Varies per recipient
NORTHERN NEVADA CHILDREN'S · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Inspire Scholarship Program Overview: The Inspire Scholarship has awarded over $465,000 to childhood cancer survivors in the northern Nevada region since its inception in 2012. The program…

Approximately C $1,000
International Research Society for Children's Literature · Rolling / Open Foundation

The IRSCL Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: International Research Society for Children's Literature Amount: Approximately C $1,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2025 Summary The IRSCL Research…

ARAB COMMUNITY CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND S · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Issam and Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship Funder: Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), Abbas Family Red Wagon Fund Background: Established to honor Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas, who believed…

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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