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?

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Veronica Willo Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Leadership. Collaboration. Impact. The…

STRATEGIC COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Village Award Award Amount: $500 Purpose: Recognizing exceptional teachers in Detroit who pour into young people each day in the classroom. Eligibility: - Must be a teacher in the City of Detroit…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Virginia E. Lewis Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Virginia E. Lewis Scholarship Fund, established at The Pittsburgh…

Horace Smith Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Walter S. Barr Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Horace Smith Fund Amount: US $3,000 - US $12,000 Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The Walter S. Barr Scholarship, provided by the…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Walter S. Kapala Scholarship Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Walter S. Kapala Scholarship Trust,…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Wayne Yohe Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The Wayne Yohe Memorial…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Webutuck Quest for Excellence Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $1,500 Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Webutuck Quest…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Weitz Company Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary Overview Scholarships support aspiring…

ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Wellik Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview The Wellik Foundation Grant Cycle Introduction The mission of The Wellik…

THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Whipple Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Last Updated: September 21, 2025 Summary The Whipple Foundation Fund Grant, established by Mildred Whipple in…

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Wilcox Essay Contest Purpose: Jack Wilcox felt that Plymouth youth should know all about the history of their hometown and have familiarity with the historical research materials that are…

WILL PAUL BATEMAN TRUST UN · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Will Paul Bateman Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Will Paul Bateman Trust Un Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The Will Paul Bateman Scholarship,…

THE WILLIAM H - JOHN G - EMMA SCOTT · Rolling / Open Foundation

The William H.-John G.-Emma Scott Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The William H.-John G.-Emma Scott Foundation Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The William H.-John G.-Emma Scott Foundation…

US $3,000 - US $12,000
Horace Smith Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

The William R. Rooney Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Horace Smith Fund Amount: US $3,000 - US $12,000 Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The William R. Rooney Award, provided by the Horace…

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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