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?

PLTW Biomedical Science- New Program ( Indiana) Grant

Up to US $50,000
Project Lead the Way inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Biomedical Science- New Program ( Indiana) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead the Way inc. Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The PLTW Biomedical Science…

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PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Ameren) Grant

US $20,000
Project Lead the Way inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Ameren) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead the Way inc. Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Overview PLTW Computer Science Ameren has…

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PLTW Computer Science - New Program Grant

US $14,000
Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Computer Science - New Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: US $14,000 Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary Project Lead The Way Inc is offering a grant of…

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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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