Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated June 18, 2026

There are currently 3,013 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?

HAYWARD FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

HFEE General Grant Program Funder: Hayward Foundation for Educational Enrichment (HFEE) Location: Hayward, WI 54843 Contact: hfeeboard@gmail.com Overview: The Hayward Foundation for Educational…

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

HFPA Grant to LACHSA Funder: Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) Amount: $25,000 Purpose: Support for innovative arts education programs at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA)…

Indiana Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

High Ability Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indiana Department of Education Last Updated: June 12, 2025 Summary The High Ability Program Grant, provided by the Indiana Department of Education,…

Up to $150,000 per grant
LUBBOCK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

High Demand Job Training Grants Administrator: Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) in partnership with Workforce Solutions South Plains Program Status: Active since 2015 Geographic Scope:…

High Point Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

High Point Community Foundation Annual Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: High Point Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: June 04, 2025 Summary The High Point Community Foundation's…

HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION OF WILSON · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

High School – Healthcare Career Scholarship Funder: Healthcare Foundation of Wilson (NC, US) Purpose: To support high school students pursuing healthcare careers Contact Information: - Phone:…

SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

High School Band Fund Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Grant/funding for high school band programs Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area high schools Focus Areas: Music…

PATTERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

High School Career and Technical Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patterson Family Foundation Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The High School Career and Technical Education Grant supports…

THE DENVER ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

High School Counseling and Achievement Award Funder: Denver Rotary Club Foundation Purpose: Makes a direct impact in the lives of students trying to blaze a path to college Focus Areas: - High school…

$2,500 - $6,000
Kiwanis Club of Roanoke Va Inc · March 13, 2027 · Annual Foundation

High School Scholarship Funder: Kiwanis Club of Roanoke, Virginia Geographic Scope: Roanoke area high schools with Key Clubs supported by Kiwanis Club of Roanoke Eligible Schools: Cave Spring, Hidden…

Up to $5,000 per student; partnership scholarships available for four-year support
WOMENS EDUCATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

High School Scholarship Fund Overview: Scholarships to support high-achieving students with greatest financial need in attending private Catholic high schools. WEA awards individual scholarships and…

LIFESOUTH COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS · April 30, 2027 · Annual Foundation

High School Scholarships Funder: LifeSouth Community Foundation Award Amount: $500 per scholarship Geographic Scope: Service area of LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (Florida, Georgia, Alabama)…

Varies per recipient (Total awarded to date: $693,500 across 240 scholars)
CENTRAL FLORIDA WOMENS LEAGUE FOUNDATION · February 16, 2027 · Annual Foundation

High School Senior Scholarship Program Funder: Central Florida Women's League Foundation Program Type: Annual scholarships for graduating female high school seniors Geographic Scope: Graduating…

NORTH CAROLINA TENNIS · July 24, 2026 · Annual Foundation

2026 High School Team Grant Deadline: July 24, 2026 Focus: Grant support for high school tennis teams and programs. Geographic Scope: North Carolina Funder: North Carolina Tennis Foundation, Inc.…

Up to $250 per team
GEORGIA TENNIS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

High School Tennis Team Grant Purpose: Support high school tennis teams striving to grow their programs and inspire a love for tennis among students. Geographic Scope: Georgia Eligible Applicants: -…

INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Higher Education Readiness (HER) Program Program Overview: A secondary school scholarship and support program designed to increase girls' participation in higher education by providing financial…

Highmark Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Highmark Foundation: School Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Highmark Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Highmark Foundation's School Grants Program…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hillsboro Excellence in Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Hillsboro Excellence in Education Fund,…

INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Hilton HHonors Teacher Treks Program Funder: Hilton HHonors Program Overview: A professional development program that sponsors U.S. teachers to travel internationally to countries of their choice,…

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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