Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 3,016 active grants for k-12 schools in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, 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.
Craig Zadan Pathway for Equity in the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Educational Theatre Association Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Craig Zadan Pathway…
Crail-Johnson Foundation - Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crail-Johnson Foundation Last Updated: October 28, 2024 Summary The Crail-Johnson Foundation focuses on enhancing the lives of…
Craneway Scholarship Fund Geographic Scope: High school seniors in San Francisco Bay Area Award Type: One-year scholarship Eligibility: - High school senior - Demonstrated contributions and…
CRCF Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Amount: US $4,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The CRCF Community Impact Grants…
Creative Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Creative Communities Grant, offered by the Maine Arts…
Creative Impact Grants Funder: Toledo Public Schools Foundation (OH, US) Program Description: The Creative Impact Grant Program is designed to enable teachers to bring innovative and exciting ideas,…
Creative Learning Grants for Schools (IL) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Arts Council Agency Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: April 26, 2025 Summary The Creative Learning Grants for Schools in…
Creative Teacher Grants Overview: Taking education beyond the classroom Award Amount: Up to $30,000 is awarded each year for educational Creative Teaching Grants. Focus: The Creative Teaching Grant…
CREED Fund - Tuition Assistance Grant Full Name: Catholic Religious Education Endowment Fund Purpose: Provides financial support for need-based tuition assistance for Catholic schools in the Diocese…
Overview About the Foundation The Cressey Family Charitable Trust was established in 2006 by John P. Cressey. Mr. Cressey was a resident of Eugene, Oregon until his death in 2006. He did not have a…
Crime Prevention Fund Scholarship Program Overview: The CPF Scholarship Program provides financial support to high school graduates to help them begin their continuing education journey. Background:…
Crown A Classroom Overview: Program providing classroom supply kits to underserved schools and their students and teachers. Status: Active since 2023 Purpose: Bridge the resource gap in…
Crown the Kids Needs-Based Scholarship Program Administrator: Crown Leadership Academy Geographic Scope: South Carolina (Mount Pleasant and North Charleston campuses) Program Focus: Needs-based…
CSA/Aim Higher Scholarship Overview: A $1,000 student-based scholarship awarded to five students in grades K-8 from families with demonstrated financial need at each eligible Catholic school in the…
CSP Grants to State Entities 84.282A Through CSP State Entity grants, the Department awards grants on a competitive basis to State entities that, in turn, award subgrants to eligible applicants for…
CT Grown for CT Kids Grant: Pre-School Age Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Department of Agriculture Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The CT Grown for CT Kids Grant…
Funding for school construction projects including new construction or renovations of public schools. Eligible applicants include Connecticut towns and municipalities, regional school districts, and…
CTE Ambassador Grants Request for Applications The OCTE in the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED), Bureau of Career Development, is seeking applications from NH local education agencies…
CTE Grant: Innovation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Department of Education Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The CTE Grant: Innovation Grants, offered by the Arkansas Department of…
CTE Grant: Modernization Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Department of Education Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Career and…
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.