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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Grant Deadline Amount
Expand Energy STEM Education Fund Grant
Rolling
Up to $1K
Establish a Scholarship Fund (Donor Program - Legacy, Annual Renewable, or Sponsor Options)
Rolling
$1K – $13K
Education Grant
Rolling
Varies
2026-2028 System of Great Schools: Advisor Pool Management Grant
Rolling
$3.8M
San José Learns
Rolling
Varies
NOVA Parks Outdoor Kids Grants
Rolling
Varies
CTE Transportation Grants
Rolling
Varies
Craig Andrew Spradley Memorial Scholarship Grant
Rolling
$1K
Hammond High School Scholarship
Rolling
$500
Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant
Rolling
$500 – $5K
Minnie M. Jones Trust Grant
Rolling
Varies
Kentucky Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant
Rolling
Up to $150K
School Garden Mini-Grant Program
Rolling
$250 – $2K
Booth Ferris Foundation: Education- K-12 Education Grant
Rolling
$50K – $200K
New Hampshire Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant
Rolling
$50K
Adopt-A-Grant
Rolling
Varies
Instructional Materials for Professional Advancement and Coherent Teaching (IMPACT) - Competitive Grant
Rolling
Up to $40K
General Grant Program
Rolling
Varies
Collaborative Projects with District 118
Rolling
Varies
Mini-Grant (For Teachers)
Rolling
Up to $4K
HEF: Classroom Grant
Rolling
$100 – $2K
FY27 MA Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health with Coordination and Optimization of Resources and Partnerships (MA FRESH CORP) Grant
Rolling
Up to $50K
Expansion & Innovation Fund
Rolling
$20.8M
The Stride Wellness Grants
Rolling
$10K

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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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