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 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.

3,016 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What grants for k-12 schools are open right now?

THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

St. Louis Pre-K Cooperative Funder: The Opportunity Trust Geographic Scope: St. Louis, Missouri Focus Areas: - Early childhood education - Pre-K programming - Building quality public schools…

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

St. Mary Medical Center Catholic School Education Grant Purpose: - Supplement salaries for Catholic school teachers of the Diocese of Saginaw - Provide tuition and scholarships for students…

$35,000 - $40,000 total annually
ST MARYS OF ALEXANDRIA CATHOLIC FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

St. Mary's School Trust Fund Scholarship Program Funder: St. Mary's School Trust Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1991 Mission: Provide tuition assistance to families in need…

THE UNITED JEWISH FUND AND COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

St. Paul Jewish Federation: K-12 Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The United Jewish Fund And Council Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the St. The next deadline for…

CORVALLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Staff Resource Grants / Educator Grants Overview: Responding to emerging needs and transformative opportunities. These grants support educators in classroom enrichment and back-to-school preparation.…

ADAMS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL · November 7, 2026 · Annual Foundation

STAR Grant Program (Serving The Arts Regionally) Overview: Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) administers the STAR Grant Program, created as a result of a 1994-95 community assessment that determined…

Up to $25,000
GRAPEVINE-COLLEYVILLE ISD · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

STAR Teaching Grants Program Description: The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation awards grants to GCISD educators for classroom materials and school-wide and district-wide initiatives. Each…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

State Facilities Incentive Grant (SFIG) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: Up to US $1,635,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview The Texas Education Agency (TEA), as…

ACCELERATE - THE NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE · Rolling / Open Foundation

State Implementation Fund (SIF) Program Status: Active - Integrated into Accelerate's core work as of February 2026 Funder: Walton Family Foundation (launched 2024) Overview: The State Implementation…

THE HEALTH COLLABORATIVE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

State of Ohio Industry Sector Partnership (ISP) Grant Funder: State of Ohio, Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation Status: Active - The Health Collaborative has received this grant for three…

$35 million per year
Education Grants · Rolling / Open State

Ongoing funding provided through House Bill 2007 (2025) for state summer learning grants beginning with summer 2025. Supports summer learning opportunities for students.

US $20,000 - US $80,000
Oregon Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

State Summer Learning Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Department of Education Amount: US $20,000 - US $80,000 Last Updated: June 13, 2025 Summary The State Summer Learning Grants, administered…

Arizona Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

State Tutoring Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Department of Education Last Updated: January 08, 2024 Summary The State Tutoring Grant, administered by the Arizona Department of Education, aims…

State Department of Education · Rolling / Open State

State-Aided Educational Institutions To provide enrichment and special needs services to Maryland school students and teachers. Services must be experiences that cannot be provided in the regular…

$1,000,000 per state
ACCELERATE - THE NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

States Leading Recovery Program Funder: Accelerate - The National Collaborative Website: accelerate.us Contact: [email protected] Program Overview Accelerate's States Leading Recovery program is…

CORVALLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Stellar Service Award Overview: Celebrating a legacy of service in Corvallis School District. Geographic Scope: Corvallis School District, Oregon, US Focus Areas: - Service excellence - Community…

VIEWS ON LEARNING INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

STEM Activity Grant Overview Funder: Views on Learning, Inc. (Indiana-based 501(c)(3) educational non-profit) Program Purpose: Provides financial assistance to students and schools for engaging STEM…

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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