Last updated June 20, 2026
There are currently 3,012 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.
Learning Links Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2024 Summary The Learning Links Grants provide up to…
Lee Educational Enrichment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $1,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Lee Educational…
Lee Ingraham Reading Grant Overview: This grant honors Lee Ingraham, Rye Elementary School Principal from 1994-2000, and her dedication to instilling a love of reading in children. Background: During…
LEE Initiative's Culinary Education Program Overview: A program that addresses gaps in job training and preparedness for high school students and young people in the Louisville, Kentucky community.…
LEEF Grant Program for Longmeadow Public School Staff Funder: Longmeadow Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) Geographic Scope: Longmeadow, Massachusetts Eligibility: - Longmeadow Public School…
Legacy Grant Program Funder: Friendswood ISD Education Foundation Inc (TX, US) Status: Program details available; specific deadline information not provided on website. Geographic Scope: Friendswood…
Legacy Grants for Student Health Overview: An invitation-only initiative launched in 2017 that awards annual grants to selected school districts and charter schools across the bi-state Kansas City…
Legacy of Grace School Tuition Organization (STO) Funding Funder: Legacy of Grace School Tuition Organization (IA, US) Website: logsto.org Program Overview A tuition assistance program designed to…
Legacy Village Lyndhurst Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cleveland Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Legacy Village Lyndhurst…
Lenox Education Enrichment Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $1,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Lenox Education…
Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher…
Leonard and Renee Minsky Fund for Arts Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Leonard and Renee Minsky…
Lewis Career & Technical High School Scholarship Status: Active annual scholarship Geographic Scope: Lewis Career & Technical High School Overview: The Ingram Lee Foundation awards annual…
Liberty Partnerships Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Education Department Last Updated: February 15, 2024 Summary The Liberty Partnerships Program, initiated by the New York State…
LifeSavings Grant Program Funder: ImpactLife Geographic Scope: ImpactLife service region (Illinois, Iowa, Missouri) Focus Areas: Primary and secondary schools hosting blood drives Overview: Primary…
Light a Spark Grant Funder: Miller®, Bechtel Group Foundation, and the AWS Foundation (partnership) Purpose: This grant provides a starter package of equipment and supplies to introduce welding into…
Light a Spark Grant Funder: AWS Foundation Incorporated (in partnership with Miller® and Bechtel Group Foundation) Overview: This grant provides a starter package of equipment and supplies to…
Lightfoot Foundation: Educational Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lightfoot Foundation Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Lightfoot Foundation offers educational grants to qualified 501(c)(3)…
Lillie F. Fitzgerald Excellence in Teaching Award Purpose: The highest honor at the local level to recognize and encourage teaching excellence in the classroom. The award is both personal (to reward…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Overview: A highly competitive scholarship for incoming high school seniors demonstrating leadership potential, community-mindedness, and well-roundedness. The…
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.
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.
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.