Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 2,984 active grants for k-12 schools in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Classroom Grants	Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Iowa History Field Trip Grant Program	Iowa History Center at Simpson College	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	ProTouch Cares Agricultural Teacher Grant	St Croix Foundation for Community	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	IA Arts Council: Art Project Grants for Organizations	Iowa Arts Council	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Insta-Grant Program	Byram Hills Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Low-Income Scholarship Program	Catholic Education Arizona	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FY27 MA Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health (FRESH) Grant	Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education	Rolling	$3K – $40K
Foundation	Artists and Culture Bearers in the Schools Grant	Southeastern Minnesota Arts	Rolling	$2K – $4K
Foundation	US Community Grants Program	Western Digital Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Causal Research on the Impacts of Cell Phone Policies in K-12 Schools Grant	Laura and John Arnold Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	STEM Innovation Grant	Colocation America	Rolling	$2K – $8K
Foundation	Earl K. Wood Fund	Central Florida Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Robert E. Yager Exemplary Teaching Award Grant	National Science Teachers Association	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Closed Charter School Records Custodian Grant	Texas Education Agency	Rolling	$550K
Foundation	California Serves Grant Program	California Department of Education	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Maine 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) Grants	Maine Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Catholic School Grants	Matthew 19 14	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Engineers Week Outreach Grant	National Engineers Week Foundation	Rolling	$250 – $1K
Foundation	Educator Initiative Grant (EIG)	Cherry Creek Schools Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Chevron Louisiana) Grant	Project Lead The Way Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Brenda Kahn Memorial Award for Educational Excellence	Baltimore Curriculum Project Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Indiana Department of Education Career Coaching Grant	Horizon Education Alliance Inc	Rolling	$745K
Foundation	Math & Movement Mini-Academy	The Orau Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PLTW Biomedical Science - Program Expansion (Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust) Grant	Project Lead The Way Inc	Rolling	$10K

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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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