Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 2,972 active grants for k-12 schools in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	St Joseph School District Foundation Cornett, Jim Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouriinc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Chromebooks for Kids Fund	The Rockland Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	School Bus: Advisory Services Program RFP Grant	The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	P.L.A.Y.S. Program, Presented by Meridian	Chicago Fire Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PLTW Gateway- New Program In Partnership With Emerson NI Grant	Project Lead The Way Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Clean School Bus Energy Grant	Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities	Rolling	$125M
State	Title III, Part A, NCLB - English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement and Academic Achievement	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	McFadden Farms Trust Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation Alliance Inc	Rolling	Up to $11K
Foundation	Arts and Humanities Education Project Grant Program (AHEP)	DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Scholarship Program	Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	CTE Grant: Non-Traditional Grants	Arkansas Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Yale Teaching Fellowship (YTF): Teacher Pipeline Track Grant	Yale University	Rolling	$47K
Foundation	PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Chevron Mississippi) Grant	Project Lead The Way Inc	Rolling	$5K
State	Cultural Collaborations Excursion Grants	Alaska State Council on the Arts	Rolling	$60K – $100K
Foundation	Designated Grant	Somers Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Artists in Schools	Vermont Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $400K
Foundation	EASI: Other Services Route Grant	Colorado Department of Education	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Classroom Fund	Midvale-lincoln Parent Teacher Organization Inc	Rolling	Up to $100
Foundation	FY2027: Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program: Planning Support Grant	Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	PLTW Launch - New Program (L3Harris Technologies) Grant	Project Lead The Way Inc	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Arts in Schools Grants	City of Tempe	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Community Grants Program	The Rotary Club of Sebastopol	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Big Green School Garden Grant: Jumpstart Detroit	Big Green	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Charter School Program (CSP)	The Opportunity Trust	Rolling	$2M

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About grants for k-12 schools

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.

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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