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 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.

3,016 grants
Federal/ State/ Foundation
Updated daily

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

INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program Funder: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Program Overview: A grant program providing U.S. and international K-12…

US $1,000 - US $50,000
Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fulton County Arts & Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture Amount: US $1,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Fulton County Arts &…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for Excellence in Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The Fund for Excellence in…

Up to $1,000
SAN LUIS COASTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fund-4-Students Overview: Student grant program offering awards to fund student-led efforts to improve their local high schools. Geographic Scope: San Luis Coastal Unified School District, California…

SEMINOLE COCONUT CREEK EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Funding for After School Tutoring Programs Funder: Seminole Coconut Creek Education Foundation, Inc. Status: Active Geographic Scope: Coconut Creek, FL (United States) Program Description The…

SEMINOLE COCONUT CREEK EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Funding for College Test Preparation Courses Funder: Seminole Coconut Creek Education Foundation, Inc. Status: Active Geographic Scope: Coconut Creek, FL (United States) Program Description The…

TENNESSEE STATE COLLABORATIVE ON · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Future Forward Innovation Grant Mission: Grounded in SCORE's mission to catalyze transformative change in Tennessee education, the Future Forward Innovation Grant bridges the gap between education…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE LAND OF LINCOLN INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Future Fund is an endowment fund at the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln. The Fund was established in 2006 by the Young Philanthropists giving circle in order to create a…

Full-ride scholarship for junior and senior years; stipend support for graduate certificate
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Future Urban STEM Educator Scholarship (FUSE Scholars Program) Overview: Davenport University's College of Urban Education is offering a scholarship opportunity for students pursuing a degree in any…

Full-ride scholarship for bachelor's degree; stipend support available for graduate certificate
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Future Urban STEM Educator Scholarship Overview: An NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Grant opportunity offered through Davenport University's College of Urban Education. This scholarship enables…

The Five Wings Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

FWAC: School Arts Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Five Wings Arts Council Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary The Five Wings Art Council offers the School Arts…

SCDE Grant Opportunities · June 30, 2026 State

Grant program to support innovation in South Carolina schools. All South Carolina school districts, South Carolina schools, nonprofit, and for-profit entities are eligible to apply. Public school…

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · June 29, 2026 Federal

FY 2027 Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition…

Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

FY 2027 School Safety Officer Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary Overview FY 2027…

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

FY2026: Title III, Part A: Immigrant Children and Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The FY2026…

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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