WMU Department of History: Cheryl Lyon-Jenness Writing Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: US $350 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Cheryl Lyon-Jenness…
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.
What grants for education are open right now?
WMU Department of History: Dr. Dale P. Pattison Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The Dr. Dale P. Pattison…
WMU Department of History: Dr. H. Nicholas Hamner Undergraduate Support Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The Dr. H. Nicholas Hamner…
WMU Department of History: History Alumni Travel Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The WMU Department of History offers the History…
WMU Department of History: History Fellowship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The WMU Department of History offers…
WMU Department of History: History Internship Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The History Internship Scholarship at Western…
WMU Department of History: Margaret MacMillan Writing Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: US $350 Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The Margaret MacMillan Writing…
WMU Department of History: Peter J. Schmitt Endowment for Experiential Learning Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: US $500 Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The Peter…
WMU Department of Political Science: Arden J. Elsasser Memorial Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: US $400 Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The Arden J.…
WMU Department of Political Science: David Houghton Endowed Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The David Houghton Endowed…
WMU Department of Political Science: Howard Wolpe Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The Howard Wolpe…
WMU Department of Political Science: Iagnocco Family Study Abroad Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The…
WMU Department of Political Science: Kenneth Dahlberg Endowed Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: Approximately US $1,500 Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary…
WMU Department of Political Science: Lawrence Ziring Endowed Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary…
WMU Department of Political Science: Mark Denenfeld Memorial Endowed Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The…
WMU Department of Political Science: The Dr. Claude and Nancy Phillips Dissertation Research Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: July…
WMU Department of Political Science: The Kourdie-Elshafei Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The…
WMU Department of Political Science: United Nations/Kalamazoo Chapter Scholarship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The WMU Department…
WMU Department of Sociology: Georgia E. Doles Walker Emergency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The Georgia E. Doles…
WMU Department of Spanish: Antonia H. Rostami Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The Antonia H. Rostami Scholarships, offered by…
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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