Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated August 26, 2026

There are currently 2,969 active grants for k-12 schools in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship Grant	Chef Ann Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FTPF Fruit Tree Orchard Grant	Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rainwater Foundation - Family Economic Security Grant	Rainwater Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Henry C. Frick Educational Fund Grant	The Buhl Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $25K
Foundation	Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville: Education Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	St. Paul Jewish Federation: K-12 Education Grants	The United Jewish Fund and Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bluejacket Education Foundation Grant	Initiative Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Fall Programs Grants: Tobacco Prevention Campaign	National Congress of Parents & Teachers	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Summer School Scholarships	Ofallon High School Endowment Fund Ltd	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Thiru Family Trust Momentum Maker Grant	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona	Rolling	$75K
Foundation	Ryan Shoup Scholarship	Farragut High School Education Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cupertino Electric Donations Grant	Cupertino Electric Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	In Dulci Jubilo Grant	In Dulci Jubilo	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Cultivating Ongoing Achievement through Coaching in Literacy (COACH) Year 1 of 5 - Competitive Grant	New Jersey Department of Education	Rolling	Up to $150K
Foundation	Richard A. Shaw Fund Grant	Omaha Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	United Way + Tyson Foods Summer Internship - Marketing	Fayetteville Public Education	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	FPPS Summer Planning Grants for Teachers	Foundation for Portland Public Schools	Rolling	$800 – $5K
Foundation	Madison Education Foundation Teacher Grants	Madison Education Foundation	Rolling	$416 – $12K
Foundation	Learning Excellence Grants	Belmont Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Grants for Schools: Artist Residency in Schools	Northwest Minnesota Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	2025-2026 MATHCOUNTS Grant	Texas Education Agency	Rolling	Up to $200K
State	Healthy Hunger Free Kid's Act Grants	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mini-Grant	Clear Creek Education Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	James Bryant Conant Award in High School Chemistry Teaching Grant	American Chemical Society	Rolling	$5K

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About grants for k-12 schools

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.

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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