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?

WESTHILLS VILLAGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Build Dakota Scholarship Funder: Westhills Village in partnership with Build Dakota Scholarship Fund Geographic Scope: South Dakota (Western Dakota Tech mentioned) Focus Areas: Healthcare careers and…

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Build Dakota Scholarship Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Geographic Scope: South Dakota Tagline: "Build your future. Build Dakota." Eligibility: - South Dakota high school graduates -…

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Build Dakota Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Applying for the Build Dakota Scholarship involves 1)…

Varies
Maine Equal Justice Partners · Rolling / Open Foundation

Build HOPE Overview: Build HOPE is a program launched in January 2022 by Maine Equal Justice to provide financial assistance to low-income parents pursuing higher education or training. Purpose: The…

$1.5 million multi-year unrestricted grants
NEW PROFIT INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Build Investments Award Amount: $1.5 million multi-year unrestricted grants Support Includes: - Multi-year unrestricted grants ($1.5 million) - Deep strategic advisory support - Dedicated New Profit…

MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Build North Central Indiana Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marshall County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary Overview Connecting Passion to Purpose Marshall…

THE GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Building Bright Futures: Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Greater Cincinnati Foundation's…

SAINT PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Currently paused for 2025._ Commitment To Community The Saint Paul Foundation believes that our community should not only benefit from our work, but inform and form it as well.…

$2,500 per year, up to two years (Maximum $5,000)
ABODE COMMUNITIES · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Building Equity Award Overview: Part of the Beyond Homes Scholarship Program, a donor-funded initiative to support youth and young adults in achieving long-term economic mobility through housing and…

Omaha Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Building Healthy Futures Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Omaha Community Foundation Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: June 22, 2025 Summary The Building Healthy Futures Fund aims to…

$2,500 per year, up to four years (Maximum $10,000)
ABODE COMMUNITIES · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Building Hope Award Overview: Part of the Beyond Homes Scholarship Program, a donor-funded initiative to support youth and young adults in achieving long-term economic mobility through housing and…

Varies by award category ($5,000 - $20,000 per award)
BUILDING HOPE IMPACT FUND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Building Hope IMPACT Awards Program Status: Active, annual awards program Geographic Scope: National (United States) Focus Areas: Charter school excellence in three main categories plus leadership…

BUILDING HOPE HOLDINGS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Future of Education is Here We will search the country for the next crop of winners in Educational Innovation, Community Engagement, Student Empowerment, and the S. Joseph Bruno Charter…

BUILDING HOPE HOLDINGS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Future of Education is Here We will search the country for the next crop of winners in Educational Innovation, Community Engagement, Student Empowerment, and the S. Joseph Bruno Charter…

BUILDING HOPE HOLDINGS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Future of Education is Here We will search the country for the next crop of winners in Educational Innovation, Community Engagement, Student Empowerment, and the S. Joseph Bruno Charter…

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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