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 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.

3,016 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily

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

ST MARYS OF ALEXANDRIA CATHOLIC FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fr. Al Memorial St. Mary's School Scholarship Funder: St. Mary's Foundation Geographic Scope: Alexandria, Minnesota (St. Mary's School students) Purpose: Scholarship for St. Mary's School students…

HOT SPRINGS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Frank Manning, DDS Memorial Scholarship For: Hot Springs County High School Seniors Background: Frank Manning was a beloved citizen of Hot Springs County who spent his dental career in Thermopolis.…

T U W FLOWERS CHRTBL FNDTN TTEE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary The Frank S. Flowers…

FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FRCC Promise Program Funder: Front Range Community College Foundation Geographic Scope: Larimer County, Colorado (targeted high schools) Launch Date: Fall 2025 Focus Areas: First-generation,…

Up to $5,000 per semester
FOREST HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fred K. Memorial Scholarship Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per semester (covers room and board expenses; paid directly to University of Michigan for both semesters) Award Details: Good for one year…

Royal Geographical Society · Rolling / Open Foundation

Frederick Soddy Schools Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Royal Geographical Society Amount: £200 - £600 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Frederick Soddy Schools Award, established in 2018,…

Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Frederick W. Detar Scholarship Overview: A scholarship honoring the teaching philosophy of Frederick W. Detar that supports students pursuing hands-on technical education and apprenticeships. This is…

State Department of Education · Rolling / Open State

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program Provides funding to eligible schools and residential child care institutions to promote the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. Details - Agency: State…

Kentucky Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Department of Education Last Updated: October 03, 2025 Summary The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), managed by…

South Carolina Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Subgrant Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Department of Education Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Subgrant Program aims…

Berkeley Public Schools Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friends & Family Grants Geographic Scope: Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD), Berkeley, CA Program Status: Active and ongoing Overview: Friends & Family Grants support teachers and classroom…

BRADLEY CLEVELAND PUBLIC EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Friends of BCPEF Innovation Award Purpose: To support instructional collaboration and innovation at the school level, inspired by and complementing the Fitzgerald Innovation Award. Geographic Scope:…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friends of IU Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $1,740 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Friends of IU Scholarship is an annual award…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friends of Pioneer Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $1,990 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Friends of Pioneer Scholarship,…

LLOYD A FRY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fry Foundation: Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation provides education grants focusing on improving…

THE FOUNDATION FOR LEE COUNTY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FSW Partnership Scholarship Purpose: Provide scholarships to deserving high school students from Lee County for attendance at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW). Geographic Scope: School…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) · Rolling / Open Foundation

FTPF Fruit Tree Orchard Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The FTPF Fruit Tree…

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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