Grants for Education

Last updated June 14, 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.

15,403 grants
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What grants for education are open right now?

WALTER REED SOCIETY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Veteran and Spouse Scholarships Funder: Walter Reed Society, Inc. Overview: The Walter Reed Society has provided funding to the American Health Information Association (AHIMA) Foundation to provide…

NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION INC · June 30, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Veteran Education Living Stipend (VELS) Overview: Financial support for veterans to cover living expenses while pursuing full-time educational programs when no additional scholarship funds are…

$1,000 - $2,000 per semester
SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Veteran Scholarships Funder: Santa Fe Community College Foundation in partnership with City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board Geographic Scope: Northern New Mexico, US Award Amount - Full-time…

LOUIS HERNANDEZ JRS FOUNDATION FOR A · May 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Veterans & Families Scholarship Organization: Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future (FABF) Focus: Supports students from military/veteran families pursuing higher education.…

BUFFALO RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC · August 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Veterans Scholarship Fund Funder: Buffalo Renaissance Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Buffalo and Western New York area Status: Active Purpose: Provide scholarships to active duty military,…

VETERANS UNITED FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Veterans United Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Veterans United Foundation Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship supports the…

Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Veterinary Workforce Solutions Program Status: Active pilot program (as of 2026) Geographic Scope: National (United States); participating at 9 veterinary schools including Iowa State University,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Vets Serving Vets Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Vets Serving Vets Scholarship, established by…

JSARGEANT REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

VFCCE-Walmart Workforce Certification Exam Scholarship Overview: A scholarship program through a partnership with Walmart and the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) that…

VA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT COLLEGES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

VFIC Scholarships Status: Active Geographic Scope: Virginia (students at VFIC member institutions) Background: Since 1952, the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) has been raising…

VA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT COLLEGES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

VFIC Women's Leadership Development Summit Status: Active Geographic Scope: Virginia (open to students from VFIC member institutions) Purpose: To provide women and leaders of all ages, backgrounds,…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

VFW Post 2326 Ward-Goff Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The VFW Post 2326 Ward-Goff Memorial Scholarship,…

Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States · Rolling / Open Foundation

VFW's Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The VFW's Sport Clips Help A Hero…

$500 up to tuition, fees and books
BRIGHTPOINT COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

VGAP (Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program) Type: State-funded grant Geographic Scope: Virginia residents only Eligibility: - Undergraduate students - Virginia residents - Graduated from a Virginia…

HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

VIA Fund Law Student Scholarships Funder: HNBA VIA (Vision in Action) Fund, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the Hispanic National Bar Association Geographic Scope: United States and its territories…

VIA Credit Union · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

ViaCU Scholarships Overview: In honor of ViaCU's 90th anniversary, the credit union is awarding nine $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors. Award Amount: $1,000 per scholarship (9 scholarships…

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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