Grants for Education

Last updated June 18, 2026

There are currently 15,385 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?

ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Peter C. Sotus, M.D. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Peter C. Sotus, M.D. Scholarship is part of the Erie Community…

NEW YORK STATE RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Peter Longo ProStart Scholarship Funder: New York State Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NYSRAEF) - Western NY Chapter Geographic Scope: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie,…

US $5,000 - US $25,000
ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Pettus Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: St Louis Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Pettus Foundation Grants focus on enhancing…

THE PEYTON ANDERSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant - Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Peyton Anderson Foundation Inc. Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant focuses on…

$100,000
UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Pitch Funder: United Way Quad Cities Geographic Scope: Quad Cities Type: Grant competition for social entrepreneurs and nonprofits with innovative ideas Overview: "The Pitch" is a competitive…

US $500 - US $2,500
THE PORTAGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Portage Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Portage Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Portage Foundation Grants focus on nine vital funding…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Porter Fleming Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The Porter Fleming Foundation, established in…

PARKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Promise Program Funder: Parke County Community Foundation Inc (in partnership with Promise Indiana, Indiana Education Savings Authority, and Lilly Endowment) Geographic Scope: Parke County,…

ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The PSN Labs Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The PSN Labs Scholarship, awarded by the Erie Community Foundation, supports…

The National Restaurant Association · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Rachael Ray Foundation ProStart Grow Grants Funder: The Rachael Ray Foundation (in partnership with NRAEF) Status: Active. Most recent award cycle announced November 13, 2025. Geographic Scope:…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Randy Williams 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…

FOREST HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Rebecca Vogelsang Theatre Scholarship Award Amount: $500 Geographic Scope: Forest Hills Eastern High School Background: Rebecca Vogelsang was a dedicated theatre student at Forest Hills Eastern…

THE RED SOX FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Red Sox Foundation: Programmatic Requests Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Red Sox Foundation Inc. Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Red Sox Foundation…

THE REDWOODS A COMMUNITY OF SENIORS · April 30, 2027 · Annual Foundation

The Redwoods College Scholarship Program Funder: The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors Geographic Scope: Marin County, California Program Duration: Over 30 years of awarding scholarships Overview: The…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Reid Sasnett Memorial Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Reid…

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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