Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 2,972 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	The Georgetown Project Scholarship	The Georgetown Project	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	GTF High School Tennis Team Grant	Georgia Tennis Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $250
Foundation	Leaders of Tomorrow Program	Foundations in Education Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nike Community Impact Fund - Mid-South/Memphis, TN Grant	Nike Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	EmersonWRITES Scholarship	Boston Green Academy Foundation Inc	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	Edna E. Harrell Community Children’s Fund Grant	The Oregon Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Centennial Scholarship	Orange Schools Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Special Milk Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lisa Verbrugge Memorial Scholarship	Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	School Grants	Mid-atlantic Lutherans in Mission Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Strategic Impact Grants	Berkeley Public Schools Fund	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	PLTW Launch - New Program (Chevron Louisiana) Grant	Project Lead The Way Inc	Rolling	$8K
Foundation	Ruth Clare Yonkee Johnson Scholarship	Hot Springs County School District	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Authorized Providership for Restorative Practices RFA Grant	Texas Education Agency	Rolling	Up to $160K
Foundation	State of Nevada Department of Education: School Garden Grant	State of Nevada Department of Education	Rolling	Up to $400K
Foundation	IPSF Student Athlete Scholarship	Irvine Public Schools Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Team Up For Technology Grant	Jimmie Johnson Foundation	Rolling	$48K
Foundation	Grants for Schools: TranspARTation Grants	Delaware Division of the Arts	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Focus Program Scholarships	Scattergood Friends School Foundation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	BHS Writing Achievement: Mark Metcalf Award Grant	Beatrice Educational Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Carl D. Perkins Community and Technical Colleges Consolidated Grant	Texas Education Agency	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SSEF Community Service Scholarship	Sartell-st Stephen Education Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Joseph Flerlage, Paxico Knights of Columbus Scholarship	The Kansas Rural Communities Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Charles and Elizabeth Anderson Scholarship Fund	Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation	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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