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.

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

LIFE TIME FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Get Kids Moving! Grant Program Funder: Life Time Foundation Mission: Expanding Life Time Foundation's mission to promote youth physical activity through school and community grants. Program Focus -…

CHEF ANN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Get Schools Cooking Program Overview: The Chef Ann Foundation's Get Schools Cooking program provides funding and support to schools to implement healthy school meal programs through scratch cooking…

Up to US $250,000
Whole Kids Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Get Schools Cooking Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Whole Kids Foundation Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Get Schools Cooking Grant supports medium-sized U.S. school…

THE GERBER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GF Scholarship Programs: Merit Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gerber Foundation Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Gerber Foundation Merit Scholarship supports students graduating…

GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GFF Strategic Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gates Family Foundation Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Gates Family Foundation offers strategic grants focusing on K-12 education, natural…

$2,000 per recipient
GUILFORD FUND FOR EDUCATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

GFFE Senior Scholarship Funder: Guilford Fund for Education Inc (CT, US) Purpose: To recognize and support Guilford High School seniors who have contributed to GFFE and enabled the organization to…

GUILFORD FUND FOR EDUCATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

GFFE Standard Grant Program Funder: Guilford Fund for Education Inc (CT, US) Mission: Guilford Fund for Education is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that gives Guilford educators and…

BELLA VISTA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Our History Bella Vista Foundation (BVF) is the legacy of sisters Georgiana Gerlinger Stevens and Jean Gerlinger Kirkwood, who gave generously throughout their long and eventful lives in the…

GRAYS HARBOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GHCF: After School Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grays Harbor Community Foundation Last Updated: September 21, 2024 Summary The Grays Harbor Community Foundation, established in 1994, is dedicated to…

US $1,000 - US $20,000
GRAYS HARBOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GHCF: Annual Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grays Harbor Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The Grays Harbor Community Foundation offers…

Grandview Heights Marble Cliff · November 7, 2026 · Annual Foundation

GHMCEF Annual Education Grant Funder: Grandview Heights Marble Cliff Education Foundation (GHMCEF) Geographic Scope: Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff, Ohio Overview: Each year, the Foundation…

ORANGE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Ghoulson Fund Status: Active Geographic Scope: Orange City School District (Ohio), with emphasis on Brady Middle School Focus Areas: - Tutoring - Mentoring - Supplemental assistance Type: Designated…

Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas · Rolling / Open Foundation

Girard Area Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Southeast Kansas Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Girard Area Community Foundation Grant supports…

NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Girl Day Grants Funder: DiscoverE (National Engineers Week Foundation) Program Overview: Girl Day Grants support events and activities for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, an annual campaign that…

Up to $500 per household
GreenState Credit Union · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Give & Grow School Match Program Overview: GreenState Credit Union's school matching program that allows members to support school foundations in their communities. Program Type: Member donation…

ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Giving Tree – Early Literacy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Giving Tree – Early Literacy Grants, offered by the Arkansas…

MICHIGAN FFA FOUNDATION · December 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Glassbrook Grant Funder: Michigan FFA Foundation Geographic Scope: Michigan Program Description: Each year, Glassbrook Grants provide vital funding to help agricultural educators and FFA chapters…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Glen Hawk Sr. Endowed Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the North State Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Glen Hawk Sr. The next…

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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