Grants for Education

Last updated June 21, 2026

There are currently 15,375 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.

15,375 grants
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What grants for education are open right now?

COMMUNITYGIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian Klinefelter Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Brian Klinefelter Family Scholarship honors the…

St Margaret's Health-Spring Valley · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian Lamps Memorial PT Scholarship Funder: St. Margaret's Health Geographic Scope: Illinois (Spring Valley and Peru locations) Focus Areas: Physical Therapy education Background: Memorial…

MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian Liechty Theater Production Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marshall County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary Overview Connecting Passion to Purpose Marshall…

SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian Morris College Gateway Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Brian Morris College Gateway Scholarship Fund,…

KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian Thiele Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary Overview Brian Thiele Memorial Scholarship This scholarship,…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian's Fund Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission The Community…

10 scholarships annually (amount not specified)
SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

BrickStreet Scholars Program Purpose: Provides academic scholarships to deserving Shepherd University students. Established: Created through a $500,000 endowed gift from the BrickStreet Foundation to…

SER METRO DETROIT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Bridge to Career Opportunities (BCO) Program Program Type: Apprenticeship readiness and skills training program Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan Target Population: - Detroit residents ages 18 and…

$100,000 (total annual pool); Average $50,000+ annually; Individual awards vary
TANAGER PLACE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Bridge to the Future Scholarship Overview: The Bridge to the Future Scholarship empowers students who have benefited from Tanager's services to pursue their educational dreams. Whether attending…

US $2,500 - US $4,500
American Association of Teachers of Japanese · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bridging Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Association of Teachers of Japanese Amount: US $2,500 - US $4,500 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Bridging Scholarship offers…

Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Briggs Memorial Scholarship Geographic Scope: Chugiak and Eagle River, Alaska Purpose: Supports students from Chugiak and Eagle River with definite financial need pursuing higher education.…

$30,000 - $50,000
THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Bright & Early DuPage Overview: Initiative launched in 2013 that builds sustainable, coordinated, local early childhood collaborations to increase access to quality early childhood education…

THE WELD TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bright Futures Scholarships Status: Active scholarship program offered by The Weld Trust Geographic Scope: Weld County, Colorado Overview: Scholarship program supporting educational advancement for…

City Of Austin · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bright Green Future School Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City Of Austin Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: August 08, 2025 Summary The Bright Green Future School Grants, offered by the City of…

NORTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP · September 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Bright Ideas Education Grant Program Funder: North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives (26 cooperatives statewide) Overview: A shared initiative created in 1994 to bring learning to life in classrooms…

Up to $2,000 - $2,500
BRUNSWICK ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP · September 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Bright Ideas Education Grants Funder: Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) Program Status: Active and accepting applications annually Geographic Scope: Brunswick and Columbus counties,…

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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