Grants for Education

Last updated June 13, 2026

There are currently 15,407 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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What grants for education are open right now?

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

William Emberton Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The William Emberton Scholarship, established in memory…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

William Everett and Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission The Community…

HESS WM G & MYRTLE CHARITABLE TR XXXXX0005 · Rolling / Open Foundation

William G. & Myrtle Hess Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William G. & Myrtle Hess Charitable Trust Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The William G. & Myrtle Hess Charitable Trust…

WILLIAM G ROHRER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

William G. Rohrer Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William G Rohrer Charitable Foundation Last Updated: August 30, 2025 Summary The William G. Rohrer Foundation Grant supports organizations in…

The Tamarack Tower Foundation of the Port Chester-Rye UFSD Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

William Gallagher Scholarship Funder: Tamarack Tower Foundation of the Port Chester-Rye UFSD Inc Geographic Scope: Port Chester-Rye area, New York, United States Status: Active (scholarship…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

William H. Coleman, Sr. Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary Easily learn more about the William H. Coleman,…

CREDIT UNION OF TEXAS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

William H. Cotton Scholarship Funder: Credit Union of Texas (CUTX) Award Amount: $20,000 (one award annually) Geographic Scope: Dallas Independent School District (DISD), Texas Focus Areas:…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

William H. Keck Leadership Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $4,820 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The William H. Keck Leadership…

QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

William H. Kleinschmidt Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: August 26, 2025 Summary The William H. Kleinschmidt…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

William H. Lugg Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The William H. Lugg Scholarship, provided by the Elk Grove…

Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) · Rolling / Open Foundation

William Hart Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The William Hart Scholarship offers a $5,000…

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

William Holland and Alyce Holland Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary Overview South Dakota Community Foundation As a…

W J BRACE CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

William J. Brace Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: W J Brace Charitable Trust Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The William J. Brace Charitable Trust Grant supports educational,…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

William J. Kircher Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Louisville Amount: US $80,000 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

William J. McCarthy Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The William J. McCarthy Scholarship, offered by the…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

William J. Newton Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The William J. Newton Memorial Scholarship…

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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