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.
SMAC: Arts in the Schools Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The SMAC: Arts in the Schools Grants offer…
Small Grant Application Funder: Excellence in Education Foundation (EEF) Geographic Scope: Charleston Community Unit School District #1, Illinois, US Background: The EEF has been supporting…
Small Learning Communities Grants Overview: Seed funding for the design and growth of public Small Learning Communities targeting students not well served by existing schooling systems. Background:…
Small Project Competitive Grants Type: Grant for smaller projects Award Amount: Projects less than $750 Focus Areas: - Curriculum development - Seed money projects - Holistic health initiatives…
Small Science & Environmental Grants Funder: Foundation of Monroe County Community Schools Geographic Scope: Monroe County Community Schools (MCCSC), Bloomington, Indiana Focus Areas: Science and…
Long-term grant funding for SMART Program under Section 31ff, extending through June 30, 2027.
SMETA Grants Overview: The San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation partners with SMETA to provide grants to bring visions to life. Geographic Scope: San Mateo-Foster City School District (SMFCSD),…
SMIF Early Literacy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The SMIF Early Literacy Grant, offered by the Southern Minnesota…
Smiles for Kids Grant Program Funder: Delta Dental Foundation (DDF), philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of North Carolina (DDNC) Status: Active; 2027 cycle applications opening Fall 2026 Geographic…
Snapdragon Book Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Snapdragon Book Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Snapdragon Book Foundation Grant aims to…
Society of Cincinnati Grant - Colonial Maryland Onsite Program Funder: Maryland Center for History and Culture Geographic Scope: Maryland schools Focus Areas: Colonial Maryland history education What…
Society of Cincinnati Grant - Grab Your Haversack Virtual Field Trip Funder: Maryland Center for History and Culture Geographic Scope: Maryland schools Focus Areas: Revolutionary War history…
Society of Cincinnati Grant - Revolutionary War Traveling Trunk Funder: Maryland Center for History and Culture Geographic Scope: Maryland schools Focus Areas: Revolutionary War history education…
SODEXO- Stop Hunger Classroom Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Youth Service America Amount: US $250 - US $2,500 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The SODEXO Stop Hunger Classroom…
Sokolik, Irene, Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $750 Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Sokolik, Irene, Scholarship, offered by the…
Solar for Schools Grant Program Program Type: Statewide solar incentive program for K-12 schools and state colleges/universities Geographic Scope: Minnesota schools NOT in Xcel Energy service…
Solar for Schools Program Organization: Solar United Neighbors (SUN) in partnership with Cuyahoga County Utility, Cuyahoga Green Energy, and Growth Opportunity Partners (Growth Opps) Funder: U.S.…
Solar Schools Program Funder: National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project (partnering with sponsors including Pacific Gas and Electric Company and BP) Geographic Scope: Multiple communities…
SolarRewards for Schools Program Type: Statewide solar incentive program for K-12 schools and state colleges/universities Geographic Scope: Xcel Energy service territory in Minnesota Administrator:…
Sound Wall Mirrors Overview: A 2023 Winter Grant Award project to implement sound walls with mirrors to support early literacy instruction. Geographic Scope: Angleton ISD, Texas, US Focus Areas: -…
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.