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?

$5,000/year per student (5 students total)
THE WOMAN'S CLUB · March 5, 2027 · Annual Foundation

The Woman's Club Scholarship Fund Program Name: Mary Munford Scholars Overview: In a tradition inspired more than 100 years ago by founding member and past president Mary Munford, The Woman's Club…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Woman's Club Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation…

US $5,000 - US $25,000
United Way Of Tarrant County · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way Of Tarrant County Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Women's Fund, led by Women United and supported by…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Women's Fund of North Carolina Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Women's Fund of North…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MADISON AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Wood Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Amount: US $1,100 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary Overview In 2025, the Community…

David Colegrave Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Wyevale Nurseries Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: David Colegrave Foundation Amount: Up to €1,500 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Wyevale Nurseries Scholarship, supported by…

TIMBERLINE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Wysham Scholarships at Kaplani School Status: Active Donors: The Wysham siblings, established to honor their parents Donald and Dorothy Wysham Geographic Scope: Uttarakhand, India (Kaplani School…

US $1,000,000
Yass Foundation for Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Yass Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yass Foundation for Education Amount: US $1,000,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Yass Prize & STOP Awards Initiative aims to revolutionize…

The Young Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Young Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Young Family Foundation Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Young Family Foundation Grant supports higher education by providing…

Up to $6,000 per year
MOUNT MARTY UNIVERSITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Theatre Scholarships Purpose: For students interested in theatre at Mount Marty University. Award Amount: Up to $6,000 per year Geographic Scope: Mount Marty University (Yankton and Watertown…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Theisen’s More for Your Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Amount: US $100 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Theisen’s More for Your…

CALIFORNIA EASTERN STAR FOUNDATION · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Thelma Bailey Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for members of the Order in California. Geographic Scope: California residents Award Amount: $500 - $5,000 Eligibility Requirements - Members of the…

THELMA BRAUN & BOCKLETT FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation…

HAMILTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Thelma Clara Elkjer Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hamilton Community Foundation (Aurora, NE) Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Thelma Clara Elkjer Memorial Scholarship,…

THELMA E & EDMUND FAHRENKAMP MEMORIAL TR · Rolling / Open Foundation

Thelma, Emil and Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Thelma, Emil and Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Trust Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Thelma, Emil and Edmund…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Theo and Evelyn Yakel 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…

THEODORE EDSON PARKER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Theodore Edson Parker…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Theodore P. (Ted) Minor Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The…

ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Theodore S. and Kathy Smith Smetzer Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The Theodore S. and Kathy Smith Smetzer…

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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