Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 3,016 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.
PTA Grant Program - Spring Cycle Funder: Hunter College High School PTA Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Hunter College High School (HCHS), New York Overview: The PTA provides financial support to HCHS…
PTA Mini-Grants Program Description: The PTA Mini-Grant Program funds one-time needs when alternate funding is not available. Geographic Scope: Menlo-Atherton High School (M-A), California…
PTO Faculty & Staff Grants Funder: Carlisle Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Geographic Scope: Carlisle Public Schools, Carlisle, MA Program Overview: The Carlisle PTO raises funds to support and…
PTO/A Challenge Grants Overview: PCEF offers PTO/A Challenge Grants as a funding opportunity for school parent organizations. Geographic Scope: Park City School District (PCSD), Utah Status: Program…
Public Charter Schools Program--Planning and Implementation Discretionary Subgrant Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Department of Education Amount: US $850,000 - US $1,000,000 Last…
Public Education Foundation Fund for Instructional Innovation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary Overview Berks County Community…
Public Health-Seattle & King County School Health Services RFA Funder: City of Seattle's Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy (approved by voters in November 2018) Administrator:…
Public Microschool Community of Practice Program Type: Four-month facilitated community learning program Geographic Scope: National Funder: Getting Smart Collective Overview Getting Smart is…
Public School Construction Program Provide program and planning assistance to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) on enrollment projections, site approvals, property transfers and program elements of…
Public School Districts and Tribal Compact Schools Funding Round Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary Overview Washington State…
Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Amount: US $500,000 - US $5,000,000 Last Updated: February 13,…
Public Schools Hall of Fame Awards Funder: Nashville Public Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Nashville/Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Tennessee Program Status: Active annual program.…
Public Schools Opportunities Enhancement Professional Learning Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Department of Education Amount: US $500,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary…
Purtell / McGrath Tuition Assistance Fund Purpose: Ensure every family that wants to can choose a St. John Fisher education for their children. Named in honor of: - Former pastor Fr. Tom Purtell -…
Pyramid Awards Overview: A keystone program of the Oldham County Educational Foundation (OCEF) since its founding in 1989. These are individual competitive grants awarded to teachers or staff for…
Quality Schools Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska Department of Education & Early Development Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Quality Schools Grant Program, funded by the Alaska…
Quest for Excellence Mini-Grants Overview: The Quest for Excellence mini-grants support the Foundation's and District's goal of increasing student learning and provide annual grants that enhance…
R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation Grant aims to enhance…
Racial Equity Fund Organization: Friends of Salmon Bay (FOSB) Geographic Scope: Salmon Bay K-8 School, Seattle, WA Status: Active About the Fund FOSB has a dedicated line item in the budget to…
Rahul Jonnalagadda Scholarship for Special Education Status: Active Geographic Scope: Orange City School District (Ohio) Focus Area: Special Education Eligibility: Typically awarded to seniors who…
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.
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.
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.