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DAS Grants · Rolling / Open State
School construction project grants that can skip the Priority List for direct approval by the Office of Grants Administration. Eligible for certain types of school construction projects that do not…
Grants for K-12 Schools
Last updated June 19, 2026
There are currently 3,012 active grants for k-12 schools in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and 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.
3,012 grants
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What grants for k-12 schools are open right now?
DAS Grants · Rolling / Open State
School construction projects that can skip the Priority List for direct approval by the Office of Grants Administration. Discover what kinds of school construction projects qualify for expedited…
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SHEBOYGAN PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Non-Technology Fund Grant Funder: Sheboygan Public Education Foundation (SPEF) Geographic Scope: Sheboygan Area School District (SASD), Sheboygan, Wisconsin Focus Areas: - Non-technology projects and…
Up to US $200,000
Minnesota Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation
Nonexclusionary Discipline (NED) – FY26 and 27 – State Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Education Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The…
WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDAT · Rolling / Open Foundation
Norm Pippin Mental Health Fund Status: Active (mentioned in grants listing) Geographic Scope: White Bear Lake Area School District (Minnesota) Focus Area: Mental health support Overview: Listed among…
US $200 - US $2,000
BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation
North Adams School District Music Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $200 - US $2,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The North Adams…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation
North Central Wi Area - Merrill Area Beyond Crayons & Computers Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2024…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation
North Crawford Excellence in Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The North Crawford Excellence in…
SPIRIT OF CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Northern Kentucky University Scholarship Organization: Spirit of Construction Foundation in partnership with Northern Kentucky University Geographic Scope: Northern Kentucky area Focus Areas: -…
US $100 - US $2,500
NORTHWEST REGIONAL ESD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Northwest Regional ESD Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Regional Education Service District Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $2,500 Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The…
Up to $350
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CHIPPEWA CO · October 8, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Northwestern Bank School Mini-Grants Overview: Northwestern Bank awards mini-grants to Chippewa County educators to fund innovative learning and motivational activities or service learning projects…
Up to US $20,000
DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Northwoods Educational Opportunities Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Northwoods Educational…
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THE NORTON FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Norton Foundation Grant We believe that education is the force that reorganizes imagination into inventiveness and that transforms desire into action. We believe that to be effective,…
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THE ALBERTSONS COMPANIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Nourishing Neighbors Focus: Fighting food insecurity and ensuring at-risk children, adults, seniors, and families have access to food they need to succeed. Mission: The Albertsons Companies…
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
NOVA Parks Outdoor Kids Grants Overview: NOVA Parks offers grants to Title-I schools in Northern Virginia, helping cover costs for field trips to its parklands, including the Roving Naturalist…
NEWTON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
NSF Scholarships Overview: The Newton Schools Foundation administers multiple scholarship programs for Newton Public Schools students, including scholarships from the Weiss Foundation, Swett…
$30,000,000 total
U.S. National Science Foundation · Rolling / Open Federal
NSF STEM K-12 The NSF STEM K-12 program in the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) supports fundamental, applied, and…
US $1,000
National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
NSHSS Experiential Learning Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The NSHSS Experiential Learning…
National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
NSHSS Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The NSHSS…
US $1,000
National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
NSHSS STEAM Educator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The NSHSS STEAM Educator Grant offers…
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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