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.

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HINGHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

$1,500 per year for four years ($6,000 total)
ROTARY CLUB OF CHARLOTTE NORTH CAR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Varies (Over $47,000 awarded in 2022-2023 school year)
SPECIAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

916 Education Foundation Program Grants Funder: 916 Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Intermediate School District 916 (Minnesota) Focus Areas: Grants support students, teachers, supplies and…

SPECIAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

GETTING SMART COLLECTIVE · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open 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…

THE OAKLAND PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Varies (endowment of $160,000+)
CHILDREN'S WELL-BEING LEAGUE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

$25 per quarter (3 winners per grade group); $300 annual grand prize
CLOVERBELT CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

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…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TRUST OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATIONINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE A MONTGOMERY WARD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

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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