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.
Directed Giving Program Overview: In an effort to increase MBEF's funding potential to strengthen academic and enrichment programs for students, MBEF's Board of Directors encourages donor-directed…
Disabled and Displaced Student Scholarship Program Program Name: Credit 341 - Corporate Contribution to School Tuition Organizations for Displaced Students or Students with Disabilities Organization:…
Disabled/Displaced Corporate Scholarship Program Overview: A school tuition organization (STO) scholarship program providing financial aid to students with disabilities, those with histories in…
Discretionary Grant Fund Organization: Midvale-Lincoln School Community Organization (SCO) Location: 502 Caromar Drive, Madison, WI 53711 Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit Program Overview The PTO…
District 196 Foundation Funding Request Program Geographic Scope: Independent School District 196 (Minnesota, US) Mission: The District 196 Foundation works to eliminate barriers to learning for…
District Excellence Award Grants Geographic Scope: Brownsburg Community Schools (BCSC), Brownsburg, IN Overview: District Excellence Award grants are awarded to entire grade levels or departments.…
District Grant for Effective Schools Funder: The Rapides Foundation Status: The proposal submission period for the 2026-27 District Grant for Effective Schools is open Geographic Scope: Nine-parish…
District Grants - District Initiatives Geographic Scope: Dexter Community Schools (DCS), Michigan, US Eligible Applicants: Multiple DCS teachers, DCS principal, DCS director, or the superintendent…
District Level Evidence Based Professional Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Department of Education Amount: US $50,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Grant…
District Program Award Geographic Scope: Sanger Independent School District (Sanger, Texas) Status: Active Award Amount: $10,000.00 (as of 2023-2024 award year) Overview: District Initiatives to…
District-Wide Classroom Review Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary Overview Texas Education Agency The Texas Education Agency is the state agency…
Diversity, Equity & Belonging Grants Purpose: Fund projects that support Diversity, Equity & Belonging opportunities. Geographic Scope: Olympia School District (WA) Eligibility: - All Olympia School…
Dockstader Foundation High School Scholarship Purpose: In honor of E. Kneale Dockstader's commitment to the communities of southern Chester County and to further his goals for environmental…
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation STEM Education Grant Funder: Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Award Amount: $2,500 Geographic Scope: New London, Connecticut area Focus Areas: - STEM…
Don "Duke" Bolich, DDS Scholarship For: Hot Springs County High School Seniors Background: Dr. Bolich grew up in Gebo and remained grateful for his opportunities in Hot Springs County. He played…
Don and Barb Horan Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decatur County Community Foundation Inc. Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary Overview About Decatur County Community Foundation…
Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award Geographic Scope: Georgia, United States Focus Areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education for K-8 teachers Purpose: Annual recognition award…
Don Goff Innovative Instruction Award Purpose: Support Cleveland City Schools classroom teachers who design innovative and creative instruction focusing on the "Portrait of a Graduate" initiative,…
Donald C. and Laura M. Harrison Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Donald C. and…
Donna L. Halda Scholarship Overview: A named scholarship for Council Bluffs Community School District seniors. Geographic Scope: Council Bluffs Community School District, Iowa Eligibility: - Must be…
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.