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?

$300 - $500 per grant
LEANDER EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Grant Patrol (Educator Grants) Funder: Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) Geographic Scope: Leander ISD, Texas Status: Active, ongoing program Overview: LEEF's Grant Patrol is a…

GOLDEN CIVIC FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grant Program Funder: Golden Civic Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Golden, Colorado and surrounding areas (Jefferson and Gilpin Counties) Organization Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation Federal…

THE NANTUCKET EDUCATION TRUST INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grant Proposals - Nantucket Education Trust Organization: Nantucket Education Trust (NET), a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization Geographic Scope: Nantucket, MA and Nantucket Public Schools…

PARKERSBURG AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GrantED (Education Mini Grant) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary GrantED (Education Mini Grant) aims to…

The Forest At Duke Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grantee Program Funder: The Forest at Duke Inc Geographic Scope: Durham, North Carolina and surrounding areas Program Description: Through the Grantee Program, The Forest at Duke has distributed…

MARBLE FALLS ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION · April 3, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Grants 4 Great Ideas Overview The Grants 4 Great Ideas program is the Marble Falls Education Foundation's primary grant program for supporting innovative and creative educational projects. Geographic…

ITALIAN AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants for Educational Material Geographic Scope: Grades Pre-K through 12 Focus Areas: Educational materials for Italian language instruction What Can Be Purchased (Reimbursable): - Textbooks -…

TOSHIBA AMERICA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants For Grades 6-12 ($5,000 or Less) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Toshiba America Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Toshiba America Foundation offers grants…

TOSHIBA AMERICA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants For Grades 6-12 ($5,000 or More) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Toshiba America Foundation Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Toshiba America Foundation offers grants…

TOSHIBA AMERICA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants For Grades K - 5 Teachers Status: ACTIVE Funder: Toshiba America Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: October 26, 2024 Summary The Toshiba America Foundation offers grants to K-5…

Celina Education Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants for Great Ideas Purpose: Fund creativity and innovation in classrooms directly impacting student success Geographic Scope: Celina Independent School District (CISD), Texas Focus Areas: -…

TYLER IND SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Great Ideas Funder: Tyler ISD Foundation Location: Tyler, TX, US Contact Information: - Address: 807 W. Glenwood, Tyler, TX 75701 - Phone: 903.262.3095 - Email: foundation@tylerisd.org…

New Caney ISD Education Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Great Ideas Funder: New Caney ISD Education Foundation Geographic Scope: New Caney ISD, Texas, US Overview: A grant program to support innovative projects and ideas within the New Caney…

ANGLETON ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants for Great Ideas Awards Overview: A grant program that funds innovative educational projects within Angleton ISD. Geographic Scope: Angleton Independent School District, Texas, US Focus Areas:…

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DALLAS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants for Innovative Teaching (GFIT) Program Status: Active Signature Project of Junior League of Dallas Award Amount: Up to $2,500 per educator Geographic Scope: Dallas Independent School District…

ITALIAN AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants for Italian Programs Funder: Italian American Committee on Education (IACE), under the supervision of the Consulate General of Italy in New York Status: The grant program has been suspended…

REDLANDS EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants for Principals Program Name: Grants for Principals (formerly T.A.G.S.) Funder: Redlands Educational Partnership (REP) Geographic Scope: Redlands Unified School District (RUSD), California…

ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Schools (SFO) Overview: Grant program for schools through the SFO (Schools for Opportunity) initiative. Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County schools (inferred) Eligible Applicants: -…

Delaware Division of the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Schools- Artist Residency Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Delaware Division of the Arts offers ongoing Artist Residency…

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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