Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated June 15, 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.

3,016 grants
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What grants for k-12 schools are open right now?

VITAL COMMUNITIES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Farm to School Mini-Grants Funder: Vital Communities Inc Overview Mini-grants available for projects related to farms, agricultural heritage, farm products, food production, or local food consumption…

MAMARONECK SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fast Track Grants Funder: Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Mamaroneck Union Free School District, New York Focus Areas: - Innovative educational initiatives - Equipment…

BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fast Tracks to Success - SeVEDS Workforce Development Program Funder: Vermont Department of Labor Award Amount: $18,000 grant Geographic Scope: Windham Region, Vermont (all four high schools)…

ST STEPHEN OF HUNGARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Father Angelo Gambatese Scholarship Fund Overview: A scholarship fund established to honor Father Angelo Gambatese OFM, who served as Pastor of Saint Stephen of Hungary Church from 2000-2013. Fr.…

FATHER BILL ATKINSON FOUNDATION · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Father Bill Atkinson Scholarship Funder: Father Bill Atkinson Foundation Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania, US (specifically serving students in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia area) Purpose: Provide…

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS BAR · February 20, 2027 · Annual Foundation

FCBA Foundation College Scholarship Program Purpose: Provides financial support and laptop computers to DC public high school students to assist them in attending college. Geographic Scope:…

FALLS CHURCH EDUCATION FOUNDATION · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

FCEF Teacher of the Year Award Purpose: Recognizes excellence in teaching and support for Falls Church City Public Schools educators Geographic Scope: Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS),…

TransOptions Inc · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Funding Source: Federal Eligible Applicants: NJ municipalities/counties Focus Areas: Infrastructure within 2 miles of K-8 schools. Makes it safer for students to…

EDCHOICE KENTUCKY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program Overview: A federal initiative designed to make K–12 education more affordable and accessible for families across the United States by encouraging individual…

$9,500 distributed annually across feeder schools
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Feeder School Grants Program Overview: Annual grants distributed to Roosevelt High School's elementary and middle school feeder schools to strengthen community bonds and set future Rough Riders up…

THE FINDLAY-HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

FHCCF: Hancock Education Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The FHCCF Hancock Education Fund Grants support…

THE FINDLAY-HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

FHCCF: Stitt Early Literacy Mentoring Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The FHCCF: Stitt Early Literacy Mentoring…

DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field Trip Experiences (FTE) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Field Trip Experiences…

PASADENA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Field Trip Grants Overview: The Field Trip Grant Program funds and provides transportation for field trips that send thousands of students to engage with community organizations. PEF allocates a…

$25,000 total pool across all grants
Delta Dental Fund · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Delta Dental Foundation Field Trip Grants Funder: Delta Dental Foundation Geographic Scope: Michigan Status: CLOSED - Applications are not currently being accepted Focus Areas: - Oral health…

San Leandro Education Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field Trip Grants Overview: SLED Field Trip grants enable teachers and administrators to plan and execute educational trips that introduce students to new concepts and reinforce classroom lessons.…

DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF MICHIGAN INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Field Trip Grants to Impression 5 Science Center Funder: Delta Dental Foundation Geographic Scope: Michigan (location of Impression 5 Science Center) Program Status: Applications are not currently…

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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