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?

THE RIESCHEL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Rieschel Foundation Annual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rieschel Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Rieschel Foundation Annual Grant supports public…

ROANOKE WOMENS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Roanoke Women's Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Roanoke Women's Foundation Amount: More than US $30,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Roanoke Women's Foundation offers…

Malpai Borderlands Group Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Rob Krentz Scholarship Funder: Malpai Borderlands Group Inc Status: Established July 2010 Geographic Scope: Malpai Borderlands region Overview: A scholarship fund established in memory of former…

ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Robert Sydney Needham Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert Sydney Needham Fdn Main Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Robert Sydney Needham Foundation…

Up to CDN $25,000 annually
LYFORD CAY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Rogers Family Scholarship Fund Award Amount: Up to CDN $25,000 annually Number of Awards: Two scholarship awards are offered under this fund Award Components: - The Edward S. Rogers Scholarship -…

The Ross Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Ross Foundation Philanthropic Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ross Foundation Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: December 21, 2025 Summary The Ross Foundation Philanthropic Grant…

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 7690 · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Rotary Foundation Grants Funder: The Rotary Foundation (Rotary International) Geographic Scope: Global Focus Areas: - Health (disease eradication) - Education - Environment - Poverty reduction -…

THE ROUNDHOUSE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Roundhouse Foundation: Small Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Roundhouse Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: June 19, 2025 Summary The Roundhouse Foundation offers small grants…

Approximately 50% of tuition, board, and incidentals
TIMBERLINE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Ruth Larson Nursing School Scholarships Status: Active Purpose: To assist deserving students from the Diamond Mission School in Moharicamp, Dirpai, Dhemaji, Assam, India with costs of attending…

THE HERB SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Herb Society of America Amount: US $500 Last Updated: August 30, 2025 Summary The Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant, established…

THE SATO FDN SEPARATE FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Sato Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sato Foundation 80 C 74 C08 Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Sato Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in delivering cultural…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) · Rolling / Open Foundation

The SCAR Medal for Education and Communication Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: April…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Scottie W. Cox Memorial Scholarship of NCCCLA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Scottie…

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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