OEPA: Academic Institution Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency…
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 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.
What grants for k-12 schools are open right now?
OEPA: Source Reduction Grant (Formerly Water Bottle Refilling Station Grant) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2025…
OEPA: Source Reduction Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The OEPA: Source Reduction Grants program…
OER HQIM Embedded - Assessment Ingestion Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $544,286 - US $915,712 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Texas Education Agency is…
OETT Annual Grant Program (Phase II) Funder: Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust (OETT), administered by Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Mission: Equip Oklahoma common school and CareerTech…
Off-Cycle Grants Funder: Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Mamaroneck Union Free School District, New York Focus Areas: - STEM education and computer science - Facilities…
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Program and Grantee Support Services: Comprehensive Centers Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.283B Program Description: The purpose of the…
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Project to Support America's Families and Educators (Project SAFE) Grant Program Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.184N Status: ACTIVE Funder: US…
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Well-Rounded Education Programs: Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education (Javits) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.206A…
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): Accessible Education Video Projects; Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.327C Program…
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): National Center for Accessible Education Videos; Assistance Listing Number: 84.327N…
Officer Destin Legieza Scholarship Overview: A scholarship honoring the memory of Officer Destin Legieza, specifically designed for students pursuing Criminal Justice at Middle Tennessee State…
Ohio Attorney General’s FY25 Program Based School Safety Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Ohio…
Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund Organization: The Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit organization certified by the Ohio Attorney General as a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO)…
Ohio Rural Health Workforce Pipeline; Pathways, Upskilling, and Retention Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Department of Health and Human Services Amount: Up to US $10,000,000 Last Updated: March…
Ohio School Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gpd Group Employees Foundation Inc. Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The GPD Employees' Foundation supports K-12 public schools and local non-profits…
OKC Living Classroom Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oklahoma City Zoo Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The OKC Living Classroom Grant Program aims to combat the…
Oklahoma Private School Opportunity Scholarship Funder: Oklahoma Islamic School Foundation (OISF) Program Type: Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) that provides tax-credit funded scholarships…
Oliver's Fund Grants Geographic Scope: Mahtomedi Public Schools staff only Eligibility: - Licensed staff of Mahtomedi Public Schools Focus Areas: - Increase awareness of the critical issues of youth…
One by One Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Imprint Amount: US $500 in in-kind support Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The One by One Program Grant, offered by 4Imprint, provides…
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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