Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated June 14, 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?

South Central Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Mission Statement The South Central Community Foundation’s purpose is to enrich the quality of life for people in the counties of Barber, Comanche, Kingman, Kiowa, Pratt, Rice, and…

AMPLIFY GR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholar Strong Mini-Grant Program Funder: Amplify GR Overview: Scholar Strong is a mini-grant program designed to support students in Southeast Grand Rapids by encouraging teachers and staff to…

Western Michigan University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Scholarship America Essential Visionaries Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Overview Western Michigan…

$1,000 - $25,000 annually
WOMENS EDUCATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarship Preservation Program (SPP) Overview: A sponsorship program where donors commit to providing annual scholarships to Pre-K through 8th grade students attending Catholic Community Schools in…

Varies by scholarship (range from $500 to $5,000+ per award)
ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Scholarship Program Geographic Scope: Elkhorn Public Schools District, Nebraska Eligible Recipients: Graduating high school seniors from Elkhorn High School (EHS),…

Up to $2,000 per year
The Guardsmen · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Guardsmen Scholarship Program Geographic Scope: Nine-county Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma) Focus Areas: Educational…

$403,875 total awarded in scholarships (175 scholarships in one year)
GRAND HAVEN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarship Program Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) Geographic Scope: Northwest Ottawa County, Michigan Award Season: May (spring) Website: ghacf.org Contact: 616-842-6378 or…

Varies (amount not specified in materials)
CHARLOTTE REGIONAL REALTOR ASSOC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarship Recipients Program (Western Region) Overview: Annual scholarship program for graduating seniors in Haywood County. Geographic Scope: Haywood County, North Carolina Eligibility: -…

$55,000
CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarships Funder: Cherry Creek Schools Foundation (CCSF) Geographic Scope: Cherry Creek School District (CCSD), Colorado Current Year Impact: $55,000 awarded in scholarships Scholarship Programs:…

$500 per scholarship
LOUDON COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarships Purpose: Support high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education. Geographic Scope: Loudon County and Lenoir City School Systems, Tennessee Eligibility: High school seniors from: -…

Over $50,000 (collectively awarded last year)
WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarships Funder: Wahoo Public Schools Foundation Geographic Scope: Wahoo, Nebraska Target Audience: Wahoo High School seniors Program Details WSPF is honored to administrate and award over 40…

$1,000 - amount varies by scholarship
CORVALLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarships Overview: Helping students launch their post-high school dreams. CPSF offers multiple named scholarship funds available to Corvallis School District high school seniors each spring.…

ROSWELL WOMAN'S CLUB INC · March 6, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors Funder: Roswell Woman's Club Inc (GA, US) Status: 2026 application period closed; 2027 applications will open in early 2027 Geographic Scope: North…

PROSPER EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarships for Seniors Funder: Prosper Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Prosper ISD, Texas, USA Eligibility: Prosper ISD graduates/seniors Overview The Prosper Education Foundation, along…

$403,875 total (175 scholarships awarded)
LJ MIDGE VERPLANK COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholarships Program Overview: The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation administers multiple scholarships for high school students in Northwest Ottawa County, with awards typically distributed in…

SAY SI · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholastic Art Awards (San Antonio Regional) Geographic Scope: Bexar County, Texas (San Antonio region) Overview: SAY Sí is the Regional Affiliate for the San Antonio Scholastic Art Awards. The…

KIPP DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS · Rolling / Open Foundation

School & Classroom Investment Grant Funder: KIPP DC Public Charter Schools Geographic Scope: Washington, DC Overview: A grant program for school and classroom investments at KIPP DC. Contact: Theresa…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

School Action Fund (SAF) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The School Action Fund (SAF) aims to enhance access to quality education by…

US $80,000 - US $100,000
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

School Age Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Amount: US $80,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: May 13, 2024 Summary The School Age…

United Way of Acadiana Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

School and Classroom Grants Overview Program Name: Education Grants - School and Classroom Grants Description: UWA continues the strong legacy of the Lafayette Education Foundation through School and…

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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