Grants for K-12 Schools provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
NEED Youth Awards Program Funder: National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project Geographic Scope: National, with state-level awards across multiple states including California, Florida,…
Youth Empowerment and Action (YEA!) Grants Overview: Empowering student voice by funding their ideas to drive positive change in their schools and community. YEA! Grants fuel student-led projects…
Youth Fund: Service-Learning Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Lorain County Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Youth Fund: Service-Learning Grants offer financial…
Youth Grow Program Organization: Growing Gardens Program Overview Youth Grow uses positive experiences in school gardens to help young people gain new perspectives on food, health, and the world…
Youth Leadership Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Humboldt Area Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Youth Leadership Fund, established by Sally and Rick…
Youth Literacy Book Grants Organization: Eve's Fund for Native American Health Initiatives Mission Focus: Promote hope and wellness for young Native Americans living on and near the Navajo Nation…
Youth Literacy Grant Program Funder: The Brooke Jackman Foundation Inc (NY, US) Overview: The Brooke Jackman Foundation Youth Literacy Grant Program provides funding to schools and nonprofit…
Youth Literacy Grants Overview: Supporting students on their K-12 educational journey. Eligible Applicants: - Schools - Public libraries - Nonprofit organizations Eligibility Criteria: Organizations…
Youth Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $300 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Youth Mini-Grant program, managed by the Mt. Pleasant…
Youth Nutrition Grant Program Funder: Life Time Foundation Award Amount: $80,000 (distributed over 3 years) Program Focus - Improving nutritional quality of school meals in K-12 schools - Supporting…
Youth Philanthropy Program Grants Overview: A high school student-led grant-making program that educates students about the philanthropic process while awarding grants to support needs identified by…
Youth Soccer Fund - Soccer Programs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,502 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Youth Soccer Fund aims to support youth soccer…
Youth Sports Grant - Host Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Youth Sports Grant - Host…
Zayed Sustainability Prize: Global High Schools Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Zayed Sustainability Prize Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Zayed Sustainability Prize:…