Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 2,975 active grants for k-12 schools in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Scholar Strong Mini-Grant Program	Amplify Gr	Rolling	Up to $500
State	School Breakfast Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Woods Family Music & Arts Grants	Community Foundation of Ncw	Rolling	Up to $5K
State	CT School Construction Grants - Priority List	DAS Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Mini-Grant	Safe Routes to School National Parternship	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion (Chevron Mississippi) Grant	Project Lead The Way Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Advanced Course Access (ACA) Program (NY) Grant	New York State Education Department	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Dale Rutan Family Memorial Scholarship	The Tuscola Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Space Medal of Honor Design Challenge	Charles H Coolidge National Medal Of	Rolling	$1K – $10K
State	School Resource Officers	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	School and Classroom Grants (Education Grants)	United Way of Acadiana Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PLTW Computer Science - New Program - In Partnership With: Arrow Electronics Grant	Project Lead the Way inc.	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Teacher Innovative Grant	Clear Creek Education Foundation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Northwest Regional ESD Foundation Grants	Northwest Regional Esd Foundation	Rolling	$100 – $3K
Foundation	Ann E. Myers Scholarship Grant	Columbus Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Major Grants	Niwot High School Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	$600 – $3K
Foundation	College Spark Washington: Education Equity Fund Grant	College Spark Washington	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AAUW Branch and State Affiliate Community Action Grants	American Association of University	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Sandra Holub & Denise Shaw HoopTee Scholarship Program	Hooptee Charities Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ILA Exemplary Reading Program Award Grant	International Literacy Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Integration Training Grant	California Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Public Schools Hall of Fame Awards	Nashville Public Education Foundation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Andrew McMorris Foundation: Aviation Grants	Andrew McMorris Foundation	Rolling	$250 – $1K
Foundation	South Dakota Chapter Scholarship	Education Foundation of Asfmra Inc	Rolling	$1K

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About grants for k-12 schools

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.

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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