8th Grade Lincoln Day Essay Contest Funder: Hingham Historical Society Inc (MA, US) Program Type: Student essay competition Geographic Scope: Hingham, Massachusetts area (8th grade students) Focus…
Grants for Education
Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 15,412 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.
What grants for education are open right now?
9/11 First Responders Scholarships Public Safety Scholarship Fund Purpose To provide scholarships to undergraduate students who are children of Charlotte area public safety personnel. Awards made on…
916 Education Foundation Program Grants Funder: 916 Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Intermediate School District 916 (Minnesota) Focus Areas: Grants support students, teachers, supplies and…
916 Education Foundation Scholarship Program Funder: 916 Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Northeast Metro 916 education programs (Minnesota) Target Population: High school seniors attending…
A Better Chicago Grantee Portfolio Program Status: Currently NOT soliciting applications. Interest forms accepted on a rolling basis. Geographic Scope: Chicago, Illinois Funder: A Better Chicago…
A Big Push for Small Schools Status: Not actively funding for 2025-2026 school year; invitation-based for future cohorts Program Type: Multi-year grant initiative Funder: Walton Family Foundation…
A Fund for Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison Community Foundation Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The A Fund for Women Grant, offered by the Madison Community Foundation, aims to empower…
A to Z Fund Mini-Grant- General Classroom Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oakland Public Education Fund Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The A to Z Fund Mini-Grant supports…
A-B Tech Scholarship Overview: An endowed need-based scholarship established to celebrate CWL's 75th anniversary in 2000, designed to help community members attend Asheville-Buncombe Technical…
A-Team Savings Reward Program Overview: A quarterly program rewarding academic achievement for young students who are CCU members. Eligibility - Students: Kindergarten through 12th grade - School…
A. Gordon and Betty H. Imhoff Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $6,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the A. Gordon and…
A. Lamar Matthews Jr. Memorial Fund Overview: Grant distributions from the Fund benefit organizations and provide scholarships supporting high school students interested in law and post-secondary…
A. Lamar Matthews Jr. Memorial Fund Purpose: The fund supports: - Organizations like the Booker Law Academy at Booker High School to support high school students interested in law - Scholarships to…
A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation: Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation Amount: US $600 - US $38,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025…
A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation: Under $5,000 Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The…
A. Lucchetti Martino Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATIONINC Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The A. Lucchetti Martino…
A. M. Pate Jr. Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: A M Pate Jr Charitable Trust Amount: US $10,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The A. M. Pate Jr. Charitable Trust…
A. Montgomery Ward Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: A Montgomery Ward Foundation 32 48652 4 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The A. Montgomery Ward Foundation Grant supports nonprofit…
A. O. Smith Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: A O Smith Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The A. O. Smith Foundation, established in 1955, provides grants to support…
A. Paul Thompson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The A. Paul Thompson Scholarship at Montana State University supports…
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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