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 federal and 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.

15,403 grants
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Updated daily

What grants for education are open right now?

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

United Personnel Future Scholars Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary Overview Note:…

VERMONT PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION INC · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Scholarship Status: Annual program (2026 winners announced December 2025) Geographic Scope: Vermont high school students Funder: Hearst Foundation…

UNITED STATES - JAPAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

United States-Japan Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: United States-Japan Foundation Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Pre-College Education Grant from the United States-Japan…

UNITED WAY ALLIANCE OF THE · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley Grants Geographic Scope: Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wood, and Wirt counties in WV; Athens and Washington counties in OH Strategic Priority…

UNITED WAY OF HARRISONBURG AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Community Impact Grant  MOVING ALICE FROM CRISIS → SURVIVAL → SUSTAINABILITY ALICE® is a project that focuses on community members who are…

1889 FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

United Way Community Impact Grants Funder: 1889 Foundation in partnership with United Way of the Southern Alleghenies Geographic Scope: Cambria and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania Focus Areas:…

United Way of Bemidji Area · Rolling / Open Foundation

United Way Community Response Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of Bemidji Area Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The United Way Community Response Grant aims to…

UNITED WAY OF THE OCOEE REGION · December 5, 2026 · Annual Foundation

United Way Impact Funding Funder: United Way of the Ocoee Region (TN, US) Overview: Previously known as the Campaign Fund and Spring/Health Endowment Fund. This is the primary grant opportunity for…

UNITED WAY MIAMI INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview United Way Miami Funding - Education There is much research that demonstrates the severe risks linked to juvenile arrests that include cognitive deficits, living in poverty, being a runaway,…

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

United Way of Central Kentucky Grant Program Funder: United Way of Central Kentucky Inc (KY, US) Geographic Scope: Services concentrated in Hardin, Breckinridge, Grayson, LaRue, and Meade Counties in…

UNITED WAY OF EFFINGHAM CNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

United Way of Effingham County Annual Grant Program Funder: United Way of Effingham County (IL, US) Contact: Linda Hemmen, Chief Professional Officer at (217) 342-3824 Website: effinghamunitedway.org…

UNITED WAY OF KAUFMAN COUNTY · April 11, 2027 · Annual Foundation

United Way of Kaufman County Scholarship Overview: United Way of Kaufman County raises funds within the county and distributes a portion as scholarships to high school seniors pursuing higher…

UNITED WAY OF KENT COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

United Way of Kent County Grants to Member Agencies Overview: The United Way of Kent County awards grants to vetted nonprofit member agencies serving Kent County, Maryland in the focus areas of…

UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas: Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Inc Amount: US $30,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The…

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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