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?

NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH EDUCATIONAL · October 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

GROW Grants Program Overview: The Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation (NWLEF) launched the GROW Grants program in 2007 to empower and inspire teachers across the Northwestern Lehigh School…

Minnesota Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grow Your Own (State Funds) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Education Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Grow Your Own (State Funds) Grant aims to…

GEORGIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

GSBA Days of Giving Overview: GSBA Days of Giving is a statewide volunteer service initiative created to celebrate the Association's 75th Anniversary. Through this program, GSBA staff partners…

$75,000 (2025-2026 cycle); $60,000 (2024-2025 cycle); $60,000 (2022-2023 cycle)
GEORGIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

GSBA Risk Management Services Safety Grant Overview: The GSBA Risk Management Services (RMS) Safety Grant provides member school districts with critical funding to implement and improve safety…

$75,000 total pool (2025-2026 cycle); individual awards vary from $319 to $5,000
GEORGIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

GSBA Risk Management Services Safety Grant Overview: The GSBA RMS Safety Grant provides member school districts with critical resources to implement and improve safety initiatives that protect…

GEORGIA TENNIS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GTF High School Tennis Team Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Tennis Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $250 Last Updated: October 19, 2025 Summary The Georgia Tennis Foundation High School Tennis…

Up to $1,000 per field trip
GUY HARVEY OCEAN FUND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Guy Harvey Field Trip Grant Status: Active Geographic Scope: Florida (for Guy Harvey Conservation Schools) Focus Areas: - Student field trips to reinforce STEAM learning - Real-world engagement with…

LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Gwyn Lurie Endowment Fund Purpose: Support general-operating expenses of the LACHSA Foundation Established By: In honor of former LACHSA Foundation Trustee Gwyn Lurie Focus Areas: Foundation…

NEW ROCHELLE FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

H. Jesse Arnelle Endowed Scholarship Award Amount - $10,000 annually to an NRHS graduating senior Eligibility Requirements Awardee must meet one or more of the following criteria: - Demonstrated…

HELP THE CHARITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

H.E.L.P. Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: H.E.L.P., The Charity Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary H.E.L.P. Grants is a community initiative dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for…

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EPISCOPAL · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Haiti Partnership Grants Purpose: Fund activities that enable schools to establish, enhance, or expand partnership programs with Episcopal schools in Haiti. Historically funded delegation travel to…

Hamilton Education Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hamilton Education Foundation: Project 360 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hamilton Education Foundation Amount: Up to US $360 Last Updated: August 09, 2025 Summary The Hamilton Education Foundation's…

HAMILTON FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Multi-year grants: requests must be approved in advance by the Trust Office._ Our Guiding Vision A community where strong and accessible education can expand worlds and change lives.…

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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