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?

Delaware Division of the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Schools: Education Resource Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Delaware Division of the Arts provides Education Resource…

Delaware Division of the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Schools: TranspARTation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary Overview Note: TranspARTation applications…

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

Grants for Teacher's Salary Grade Levels: Pre-K through 12 Program Type: Curricular programs only (not for after-school programs) Focus Areas: Support for Italian language teacher salaries in…

Varies by project
REDLANDS EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants for Teachers Program Name: Grants for Teachers Funder: Redlands Educational Partnership (REP) Geographic Scope: Redlands Unified School District (RUSD), California Overview: REP's Grants for…

$300 - $5,000
LITTLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants to Educators Overview: The LPS Foundation's Grants to Educators program supports teachers and staff in Littleton Public Schools by funding educator grants that inspire creativity in the…

NEW ROCHELLE FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Grants to Schools Program Overview The Fund's hallmark Grants to Schools can supplement funding for enrichment that might not otherwise happen or help launch an innovative new idea. Eligibility -…

GALVESTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT · October 3, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Grants to Teachers and Schools – Grant Cycle Purpose: Provides necessary resources directly to educators to implement new ideas in the classroom and support innovative projects that impact student…

GRAY FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gray Family Foundation: Environmental Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gray Family Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Gray Family Foundation…

Varies (applications over $2,500 may require additional board consideration time)
THE LION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Great Idea Grant Funder: The Lion Foundation (Camp Hill, PA) Geographic Scope: Camp Hill School District Purpose: Supports new initiatives and innovative projects that benefit students in the Camp…

No restrictions on amount; historically ranged $300 - $3,000 with average of $1,570
BIRMINGHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Great Idea Grants Overview: The primary grant program offered by Birmingham Education Foundation (BEF) to support teacher initiatives, innovation, and student experiences that fall outside regular…

LOUDON COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Great Idea! Grants Purpose: Annual grant cycle that gives teachers opportunities to apply for funds to support curriculum and classroom projects. Overview: This grant cycle was created to provide…

Up to US $100,000
GREAT LAKES FISHERY TRUST INC · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

Great Lakes Stewardship Geographic Scope: Michigan, Great Lakes region Focus Areas: - Increase awareness and understanding of the ecology of the Great Lakes - Support efforts to make residents…

$5,000 (total with matching component)
RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Year Scholarship Funder: Riverside County Office of Education, in partnership with local community sponsors and OneFuture Coachella Valley Overview:…

Green Our Planet · Rolling / Open Foundation

Green Our Planet - HydroConnect Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Green Our Planet Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The Green Our Planet - HydroConnect Grant supports K-12 schools in implementing…

US $50,000 - US $5,000,000
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Green School Works Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: US $50,000 - US $5,000,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary Overview Green School Works…

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Green School Works Technical Assistance​ Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Green…

South Central Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greensburg Future Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Central Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The Greensburg Future Fund Grant, offered by the South…

Up to US $7,500
BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greylock ABC Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Greylock ABC Fund Grant supports…

$5,000 - $10,000
DENVER CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES FOUNDATION · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Group Travel Scholarships Overview: The DCIS Foundation provides scholarships to support immersive educational travel for DPS (Denver Public Schools) middle and high school groups. Award Amount:…

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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