Gene and Christina Schwindel Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $3,480 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Gene and Christina Schwindel…
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.
What grants for k-12 schools are open right now?
General Field Trip New Jersey Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Amount: Up to US $700 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Pi Chubb Field Trip New Jersey…
General Fund Grant Program Geographic Scope: Cambridge, Wisconsin community Overview: The General Fund supports various miscellaneous grant requests, special Cambridge School District programs, and…
General Fund Scholarships (Giving Tuesday) Organization: Catholic Education Arizona Geographic Scope: Diocese of Phoenix Catholic schools, Arizona Purpose: Provides scholarships to schools with unmet…
General Grant Program Overview: Women Helping Women Fund offers annual grants to nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Spokane County. The program uses a collective giving model where…
General Grant Program Funder: Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools Amount: Variable (amount not specified in available materials) Recurrence: Rolling (grants available throughout the year as…
General Grants (MTEF) Geographic Scope: Manheim Township School District, Pennsylvania Funder: Manheim Township Educational Foundation (MTEF) Overview: MTEF offers general grant funding to support…
General Grants Program Geographic Scope: Upper Arlington School District, Upper Arlington, OH Focus Area: Programs and projects that enhance student experiences beyond the school district budget;…
General PCEF Grant Overview: General grant funding for programs and projects that enhance education within the Phoenixville Area School District. Geographic Scope: Phoenixville Area School District,…
General Scholarship Fund Overview: A flexible scholarship fund for one-time or ad-hoc donations to support children whose educational needs vary and do not require year-to-year financial aid.…
Genocide Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Amount: Up to US $160,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary Overview Purpose The…
Geo-Regional Experts for Multilingual Students RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Education Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The California Department of Education's…
George & Harriet Christopherson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Summary The George & Harriet Christopherson…
George I. Alden Trust: Vocational & Secondary Schools Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George I Alden Trust Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The George I. Alden Trust, established in 1912, focuses on…
George L. Madigan Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the George L. The next deadline for…
George Von Tobel College Aid Fund Overview: A scholarship fund established in 1988 by George Von Tobel to provide college aid to students from Clark County, Nevada. The fund has awarded over $500,000…
Georgia Making the Shade Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Forestry Commission Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: June 28, 2025 Summary The Georgia Making the Shade Program Grant aims…
Georgia Music Grant Funder: Georgia Music Foundation Inc Mission: The Georgia Music Foundation supports programs of music education, preservation and outreach. Program Overview The Georgia Music…
Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Department of Education Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Georgia Outdoor…
Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Department of Education Amount: US $18,400 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership Grant…
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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