Comprehensive Early Literacy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Department of Education Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Comprehensive Early Literacy Grant (ELG) Program, established by…
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.
What grants for k-12 schools are open right now?
Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant: Literacy Lead Agency Status: ACTIVE Funder: CA Department of Education Amount: US $5,700,000 - US $15,200,000 Last Updated: December 14, 2025 Summary…
Comprehensive School-Based Health Center Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Emory University Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Comprehensive School-Based Health Center…
Overview PURPOSE: To give every student access to robust computer science education by the conclusion of the four year CS plan. To support Legislative Statue Computer Science Initiative for Public…
Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund: Professional Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Department of Education Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The Iowa Computer…
Overview PURPOSE: Per Idaho Code 33-1633, funding for Computer Science can go towards distributing grants to public school districts and public charter schools that may be used to provide incentives…
Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Department of Education Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Computer Science…
Concurrent Enrollment Introduction to Teaching Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Education Amount: US $500,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Minnesota Department of…
Connect for Success: Student Access Donation Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mobile Beacon Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary Mobile Beacon's…
Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Connect Kids to Parks Field…
Connect Kids to Parks Program Program Status: Active, state-funded program Geographic Scope: Statewide across New York State Funder: New York State (funded through Environmental Protection Fund)…
Connect With A Classroom Grants Organization: Education Foundation of Collier County (Champions For Learning) Geographic Scope: Collier County, Florida Focus Areas: Creative and innovative classroom…
Connecting Mathematics to Other Subject Areas Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Connecting…
Connecting with Nonfiction Overview: A 2023 Winter Grant Award project to expand nonfiction book collections in elementary libraries. Geographic Scope: Northside Elementary, Angleton ISD, Texas, US…
ConocoPhillips Charitable Investments: Math Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ConocoPhillips Last Updated: February 28, 2024 Summary ConocoPhillips Charitable Investments focuses on enhancing…
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation: Good Neighbor Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Conrad N Hilton Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Conrad N. Hilton…
Conservation & Environmental Stewardship Scholarship Funder: Truckee Donner Land Trust Board of Directors Purpose: To support young local students pursuing conservation and environmental studies,…
Conservation Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Conservation Education…
Consistent Achiever Awards Funder: HeadsUp San Rafael Public Education Foundation and Can Do! Education Foundation (joint sponsorship) Geographic Scope: San Rafael City Schools and Dixie School…
CONSOL Energy Excellence in Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greene County Amount: US $250 - US $500 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The CONSOL Energy Excellence…
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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