Underdown Family Foundation - Hickory, NC Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Underdown Family Foundation Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Underdown Family Foundation, established in 1993, focuses…
Grants for Education
Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 15,403 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?
Undergraduate College Scholarships Funder: Salem Electric Cooperative Award Amount: $1,500 per scholarship Number of Awards: 10 scholarships annually Geographic Scope: Salem Electric service…
Undergraduate Excellence in Paleontology Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Association for Women…
Undergraduate Research Assistants to Faculty Associates Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The…
Undergraduate Scholarship Funder: Fairfax Library Foundation Geographic Scope: Fairfax County and City of Fairfax, VA Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per award Eligibility: - Individuals who live in…
Undergraduate Scholarship Program Funder: Nebraska United Methodist Foundation Geographic Scope: Iowa and Nebraska primarily; UM affiliated institutions nationwide Purpose: To support undergraduate…
Undergraduate Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CRSI Education And Research Foundation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The CRSI Foundation offers an Undergraduate Scholarship…
Undergraduate Student Scholarship Overview: Annual scholarship for undergraduate students. Award Amount: $1,000 awarded annually Use of Award: Recipients may spend the award in any manner they…
Undergraduate Winner's Circle Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Undergraduate Winner's Circle…
Underground Schools: Funding Secret Education in Afghanistan Overview: Since 2021, when the Taliban barred girls and women from continuing education beyond primary school, Ideas Beyond Borders has…
Understanding the School Food Workforce Subgrants Program Overview: The Chef Ann Foundation is seeking proposals for research projects that will increase understanding of the current state of the…
UNHS Healthcare Scholarship Funder: Utah Navajo Health System Inc (UNHS) Geographic Scope: Southeastern Utah service areas including Navajo Mountain, Montezuma Creek, Blanding, Monticello, and…
UNICO Foundation: Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: UNICO Foundation Inc Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The UNICO Foundation's Ralph J. Torraco…
Unified Champion Schools Outreach Opportunity Organization: Special Olympics Illinois Program Type: Education-based grant opportunity Overview Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools is an…
Unified Champion Schools Outreach Opportunity Overview: Special Olympics Illinois offered outreach opportunities to support local projects that meet Unified Champion Schools objectives. This was a…
Union County Community Foundation Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: July 13, 2025 Summary The Union County Community Foundation…
Union County Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Union County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Union County Community Foundation provides grants to…
Union Plus Education Foundation Scholarship Funder: Union Plus Education Foundation / Union Privilege Geographic Scope: United States (available to union members' children) Eligibility: - Child of…
Union Plus Scholarship Overview: Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Union Plus Education Foundation, has awarded more than $5.9 million to students of working families.…
Union Plus Scholarship Funder: Union Plus Award Amount: $500 - $4,000 per scholarship Total Awards (2023 example): 205 scholarships totaling $200,000 Award Frequency: Annual Geographic Scope: Union…
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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