Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated June 15, 2026

There are currently 3,016 active grants for k-12 schools in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.

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What grants for k-12 schools are open right now?

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…

Pets in the Classroom · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pets in the Classroom Amount: Up to US $50 Last Updated: July 01, 2025 Summary The Pets in the Classroom Grant Program provides financial…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

PFE Council Statewide Training Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $500,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The PFE Council Statewide Training Grant, offered by…

PHIL HARDIN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Phil Hardin Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Phil Hardin Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Phil Hardin Foundation Grant aims to enhance educational and life outcomes for…

Fortify Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Philip Lee Murray and Katrina Amber Jonah Fund Funder: Fortify Foundation Established: 2021 Purpose: Providing greenhouses and organic gardens to Christian schools across the nation in honor of…

Less than $100 to over $1,000
PENN-HARRIS-MADISON EDUCATIONAL · October 31, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

PHMEF Classroom Grants Funder: Penn-Harris-Madison Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Penn-Harris-Madison School District, Indiana (15 schools) Overview: The P-H-M Education Foundation is…

PIEDMONT EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Piedmont Arts Fund Alternative Names: Formerly known as PAINTS (Promote Arts In The Schools) and CHIME Purpose: Support visual and performing arts education in Piedmont Unified School District (PUSD)…

Thousands of dollars awarded annually
Pikeland Public Schools Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pikeland Public Schools Foundation Classroom Grants Funder: Pikeland Public Schools Foundation (IL, US) Geographic Scope: Pikeland School District #10, Illinois Eligible Applicants: Teachers in…

INITIATIVE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pillager Education Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Initiative Foundation Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Summary The Pillager Education Foundation Grant supports student excellence in…

The Pittsburg Conference (Pittcon) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Pittsburg Conference (Pittcon) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Pittsburgh…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pittsfield Education Enrichment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Pittsfield…

Los Angeles Rams Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Play 60 Field Day Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Angeles Rams Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2025 Summary The Play 60 Field Day is an initiative by the Los Angeles Rams aimed at encouraging…

Up to $10,000
WOOD COUNTY PLAYS INC · May 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Play-4-All Grant Overview: Wood County Plays has established the Play-4-All Grant in partnership with local schools to fund inclusive play equipment. The grant aims to ensure that no child is…

Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLRAC: K-12 School Arts Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Prairie Lakes Regional Arts…

Project Lead the Way inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Biomedical Science- New Program ( Georgia) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead the Way inc. Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The PLTW Biomedical Science…

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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