Hamilton Wenham Education Fund - Project Grants Overview: The Hamilton Wenham Education Fund (Edfund) is an independent, non-profit organization committed to advancing educational excellence in the…
Grants for K-12 Schools
Last updated June 16, 2026
There are currently 3,015 active grants for k-12 schools in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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?
Hamilton Wenham Education Fund - Scholarship Status: Mentioned in website navigation and menu structure as available under "ALL ABOUT GRANTS" section, but no detailed information provided on the…
Hammond High School Scholarship Overview: A $500 scholarship award established to recognize and support high school seniors whose good deeds and volunteer service show a positive contribution to the…
Hankinson Education Foundation Education Grants Purpose: Provide funding for worthy projects or programs that benefit the education of Hankinson students Geographic Scope: Hankinson, North Dakota…
Hannon Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William H. Hannon Foundation Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The William H. Hannon Foundation provides grants primarily to non-profit…
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smidt Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Grant Program, initiated by Eric Smidt…
Harley and Doris Helm Memorial Scholarship Geographic Scope: Tuscola, Illinois Eligibility: Showing excellence in academics and athletics Award Type: Scholarship for graduating seniors from Tuscola…
Harold Simmons Foundation Grant - Mental Health Services Funder: The Harold Simmons Foundation Award Amount: $500,000 Award Date: March 2021 Program Name: Safer Students, Stronger Schools (4S)…
Harry and Lois McCullough Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richland County Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Harry and Lois McCullough Fund, established under the Richland County…
Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship Overview: A prestigious scholarship honoring Harry Lewis Jr., a beloved resident of Coatesville who dedicated over 56 years to public service as a teacher and…
Hart-Thomas Scholarship Funder: Brighton Schools Alumni Association Inc (BSAA) Founded: 2020 Award Amount: $1,000 per recipient Geographic Scope: Rochester, NY area Background Founded by BHS'71…
HCCH Auxiliary and Foundation Health Career Scholarship Funder: Harrison County Community Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation Award Amount: $2,000 per scholarship Geographic Scope: Harrison County,…
Health & Safety Fund Status: Active Geographic Scope: Orange City School District (Ohio) Focus Area: Health and safety initiatives Type: Designated fund managed by Orange Schools Foundation Contact…
Health Professions Programs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health, Inc. Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Blue Cross of Idaho…
WNC Bridge Foundation Health Scholarships Status: Active annual scholarship program Geographic Scope: 18 counties of Western North Carolina Eligibility: - High school seniors in the 18 counties of…
Overview The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (Foundation) seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to promote healthy eating behaviors, including fruit and vegetable consumption. A…
Healthy Hunger Free Kid's Act Grants Provides funding to eligible schools and residential child care institutions to promote compliance with meal patterns established in the Healthy Hunger Free Kids…
Overview The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (Foundation) seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to promote healthy eating behaviors, including fruit and vegetable consumption. A…
Healthy Meals Incentives for Small & Rural Schools Program Overview: As part of a cooperative agreement to develop and implement the USDA Food and Nutrition Service's Healthy Meals Incentives…
Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chef Ann Foundation Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship empowers experienced school…
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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