Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 3,020 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.
Carl D. Perkins Community and Technical Colleges Consolidated Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Carl D. Perkins Community and Technical…
Carl J. & Audrey Z. Patrinos Charitable Endowment Fund Grants Organization: Waukesha County Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Waukesha County, Wisconsin Overview: Annual competitive grant…
Carla Vendeland Community Service Award Honoree: Carla B. Vendeland (1942-1994), a Newport High School parent who worked endlessly to fight world hunger and promote education. She created the PTSA…
Carol & Joseph Tafelski Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Carol & Joseph Tafelski Memorial Scholarship, awarded…
Carol Aulabaugh Excellence in Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Amount: US $500 - US $1,500 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Carol…
Carole Fargo Summer Enrichment Scholarship for Visual Arts Geographic Scope: Mahtomedi Public Schools students only Eligibility: - Mahtomedi Public School students in grades Kindergarten through 11th…
Caroline Leonetti Ahmanson Memorial Endowment Fund Purpose: Support arts education at LACHSA and offset operational costs of the LACHSA Foundation Established By: In memory of Caroline Leonetti…
Carolyn Kemmeries Student Grants Overview: In recognition of the tremendous contributions from former UHS Principal, Carolyn Kemmeries, the UHS Foundation and Alumni Association seeks to support UHS…
Carolyn’s Kids Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berrien Community Foundation Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Carolyn’s Kids Grant, offered by the Berrien Community…
Carter G. Woodson Book Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council For The Social Studies Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Carter G.…
Cash for Classrooms Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Casey's General Stores, Inc Amount: US $3,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary Casey's Cash for Classrooms Grants support K-12…
Cash For Classrooms Grants Funder: Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) Geographic Scope: Chandler Unified School District (CUSD), Arizona Overview: Chandler Education Foundation's annual Cash For…
Category 5 - Statewide Agriculture Education Organization Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2024 Summary The…
Catholic School Grants Funder: MATTHEW 19 14 (EMBRACE) Geographic Scope: Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas (KCK) Mission: EMBRACE equips Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas to…
Catholic Schools Week Scholarship Giveaway Award Amount: Three (3) $1,000 scholarships Program Description: The Aim Higher Foundation is giving away three $1,000 scholarships to celebrate Catholic…
Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) / Aim Higher Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 student-based scholarship Program Description: The CSA/Aim Higher Scholarship is a $1,000 student-based scholarship…
Cathy Hopper Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary Overview Cathy Hopper Memorial Scholarship…
Caught in the Act of Giving Back Awards Funder: Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education (GPFPE) Program Funding Source: Anne R. Hudson Endowment Fund of the GPFPE (held at Community Foundation…
Causal Research on the Impacts of Cell Phone Policies in K-12 Schools Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arnold Ventures Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Deadline to receive Letters of…
CCS High School Chemical Safety Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Chemical Society Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: May 02, 2025 Summary The CCS High School Chemical Safety Grant, offered by…
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.