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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WOMACK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Womack Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Womack Foundation Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Womack Foundation Grant, established in 1963 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Womack, Sr., aims…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Woman-to-Woman Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Woman-to-Woman Scholarship, established by Dr. Lou Diekemper,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Woman's Board of Youngstown Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Leadership. Collaboration.…

JOHN RANDOLPH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Woman’s Club of Hopewell Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Randolph Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Woman’s Club of Hopewell…

MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Woman’s Club of Palmetto Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manatee Community Foundation Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Woman’s Club of Palmetto Scholarship Fund, established…

WOMANS CLUB OF ST MATTHEWS · May 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Woman's Club of St. Matthews Adult Woman Scholarship Award Amount: Up to $3,000 Program Type: Scholarship for adult women returning to school Geographic Scope: Greater Louisville area Eligibility:…

WOMANS CLUB OF ST MATTHEWS · May 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Woman's Club of St. Matthews High School Scholarship Award Amount: $3,000 per scholarship Program Type: High school senior scholarships Geographic Scope: St. Matthews, Kentucky area Eligible Schools:…

Woman's Exchange Inc Of Sarasota · Rolling / Open Foundation

Woman's Exchange: Student Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Woman's Exchange Inc Of Sarasota Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Woman's Exchange offers scholarships aimed at local…

WAUKESHA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Waukesha County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Women & Girls Fund of…

WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women & Giving Grants Program Focus: Grants to support women and children in the Watertown area Mission: Help women and children overcome barriers, increase opportunities, and achieve goals…

$3,000 per scholarship
WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women & Giving Scholarships Program Focus: Scholarships for non-traditional female students Mission: Help women overcome barriers, increase opportunities, and achieve goals Geographic Scope:…

WOMEN AND GIRLS FUND OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County (WGF) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women And Girls Fund Of Waukesha County Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Women and…

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF ANACORTES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women Helping Women Award Overview: Unique to Soroptimist International of Anacortes. Recognizes women working to overcome extreme social and economic problems. Eligibility: - Woman overcoming…

US $5,000 - US $25,000
Engineering Information Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women in Engineering Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Engineering Information Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Women in Engineering Grant aims to…

$1,000 (club level); up to $5,000 (district level)
HERSHEY CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women in STEM Scholarship Overview: Scholarship designed to support women pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields. Zonta Club of Denver believes in equal…

Up to $25,625 per grant (multiple awards available)
SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Women Investing in Shepherd (WISH) Grants Purpose: Provides grant funding to qualifying local nonprofits and Shepherd University learning projects. Established: Created in 2014 by the Shepherd…

$1,000 - $15,000 per student
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DALLAS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women LEAD Scholarship Program Program Status: Active Signature Project (11th annual as of 2024) Award Amount: - First place: $15,000 - Second place: $10,000 - Third place: $5,000 - Fourth place:…

$16,000 total (varies by year; 2019: $1,500-$2,000 per student)
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE DALLAS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women of AT&T (WOA Dallas) Scholarship Program Funder: Women of AT&T Dallas Chapter Partnership: Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) Program Duration: Since 2013 Award Amount: Varies…

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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