Dept of Education Grants · December 1, 2026 State
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Grants for K-12 Schools
Last updated June 19, 2026
There are currently 3,012 active grants for k-12 schools in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
Grants for K-12 schools fund instruction, school improvement, technology, and student support through a mix of federal formula grants, state programs, and private giving. The largest federal source is Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (as amended by ESSA), administered by the U.S. Department of Education, alongside Title II, Title III, and Title IV programs. Foundations and corporate funders supplement these with competitive grants for specific initiatives.
3,012 grants
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What grants for k-12 schools are open right now?
US $2,500 - US $20,000
COMMUNITYGIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation
Paynesville Area Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $2,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Paynesville Area Community Foundation…
WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Payroll Deduction Grant Funder: Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools Amount: $250 per grant Recurrence: Annual Geographic Scope: Winona Area Public Schools (Winona, Minnesota) Eligibility:…
$2,000 each
PHOENIXVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
PCEF Scholarships for Graduating Seniors Overview: Four college-bound PASD graduating seniors receive PCEF scholarship awards annually upon graduation from high school. Geographic Scope: Phoenixville…
Varies
SAINT JOHN HENRY NEWMAN INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open Foundation
PCEN Grant Funding Funder: Saint John Henry Newman Institute (SJHNI) Geographic Scope: Available to members of the Perennial Catholic Education Network (PCEN) Purpose: Grant funding to help schools…
Varies by named fund
PEARL & IVY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Pearl & Ivy Educational Foundation Scholarship Overview: Since 1988, the Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation has awarded scholarships to graduating DC high school students and continuing college…
Farragut High School Education Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Pearl and Lafayette Hubbs Scholarship Background: This memorial scholarship was endowed by the late Virginia Palmer, a Farragut High School graduate, in memory of her parents, Pearl and Lafayette…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation
Pecatonica Excellence in Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Pecatonica Excellence in Education…
HOPE FOR YOUTH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Peekskill Vocational Scholarship Funder: HOPE for Youth Foundation Inc (NY, US) Website: hfyf.org Program Overview Vocational scholarship award for graduating students from Peekskill High School.…
US $500 - US $10,000
ORGANIZATION FOR AUTISM RESEARCH · Rolling / Open Foundation
Peer Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Organization For Autism Research Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Peer Education Grant, offered by the Organization…
Varies
PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
PEF Impact Grants Organization: Petaluma Educational Foundation (PEF) Overview: PEF Impact Grants support educational initiatives and programs in the Petaluma area. PEF believes in observing and…
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PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · December 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation
PEF Scholarships Organization: Petaluma Educational Foundation (PEF) Overview: PEF Scholarships are merit-based scholarships awarded to students in the Petaluma area. As of the date referenced, PEF…
US $10,000 - US $25,000
HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Peninsula Activities: Harry F. Wall Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Peninsula…
US $1,000 - US $10,000
HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Peninsula Activities: Mary E. and Curtis M. Chappell Jr. Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The…
PUBLIC EDUCATION PARTNERS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
PEP UP! Your Classroom Microgrants Funder: Public Education Partners (PEP) Geographic Scope: Greenville County Schools (GCS) and surrounding area in South Carolina Overview: PEP UP! Your Classroom…
Up to $500 per school year
AMERICAN DAIRY ASSOCIATION INDIANA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Performance Pack Grant Funder: American Dairy Association Indiana Inc (ADAI) Geographic Scope: Indiana K-12 schools Website: winnersdrinkmilk.com Contact: Sheri Shipp, RD (for physical copies)…
Varies
PUTNAM EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Performing Arts Grants Geographic Scope: Putnam County School System, Tennessee Purpose: Provides funding to Performing Arts programs to serve economically disadvantaged students Focus Areas: - Choir…
Up to US $25,000
Georgia Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation
Perkins V Plus Reserve Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Department of Education Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Perkins V Plus Reserve Grant aims to enhance…
PERRIGO COMPANY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation Grant The Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation is a private, non-profit organization wholly funded by Perrigo Company plc. The Foundation’s mission is…
HOPE FOR YOUTH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Peter Landolt Scholarship (Wappingers School District) Funder: HOPE for Youth Foundation Inc (NY, US) Website: hfyf.org Program Overview New scholarship award introduced in 2023 for graduating high…
Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for K-12 schools?
Federal Title programs under ESSA support low-income students (Title I), teacher and leader quality (Title II), English learners (Title III), and well-rounded education and school safety (Title IV). Beyond federal funding, schools pursue state grants and private and corporate grants for technology, literacy, arts, and other priorities. Most federal funds flow to districts and are distributed by formula based on student need.
Who funds K-12 schools?
The primary public funder is the U.S. Department of Education through ESEA/ESSA Title grants distributed via state education agencies to local school districts. State and local governments provide the majority of overall K-12 funding, while private foundations and corporate giving programs fund competitive grants for specific programs and innovations. Federal dollars are designed to supplement, not replace, state and local resources.
Do individual schools apply, or only districts?
Major federal formula grants such as Title I flow to local education agencies (districts), which then allocate funds to qualifying schools, so individual schools usually do not apply directly. Competitive grants from foundations and corporations may accept applications from individual schools, parent organizations, or educators. Review each opportunity to confirm whether the district, school, or an individual is the eligible applicant.
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