8,371 foundations$92B total annual giving$10K median grant56 states with funders
Discover 8,371 grantmaking foundations funding k-12 education programs, with combined annual giving of $92B. The median grant size for k-12 education is $10K.
K-12 Education Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
8,371
Total Annual Giving
$92B
Total Assets Under Management
$154.6B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
56
Total Grants on Record
77,291
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Artists and Culture Bearers in the Schools (School Residency Grants)
Arts educationK-12 educationArtist residencies+1 more
Who can apply: The lead applicant may be an individual artist or culture bearer living in the SEMAC region or the non-religious K-12 school where the residency will occur. Written acknowledgment from the partner applicant is required. Residencies must be at least one full day and no more than four weeks, supplement rather than supplant the prescribed curriculum, and may not purchase non-expendable equipment. No public event is required, but the school must share the residency through district communications, with the school board, or with local press.
EducationK-12 educationClassroom enrichment+2 more
Who can apply: Teachers and counselors in Oceana County public or private schools may apply. Each person may submit one application, with no more than one grant per classroom and one grant per teacher per school year. Grants generally do not fund basic everyday classroom supplies, field trips, iPads or other large technology purchases, or school store projects.
Who can apply: Education applicants must be K-12 education organizations with annual operating expenses over $25,000. Arts applicants must be arts organizations with annual expenses over $500,000. Support duration is determined in part by the organization's history of Miller Foundation support.
Who can apply: Applicants must be Oregon organizations conducting eligible K-12 education activities with annual operating expenses over $25,000. Organizations generally must have operated for at least three years and provide ongoing community programs or services. The Foundation excludes many activities, including higher education, tuition assistance, STEM-focused education, social services, and requests for individual schools or classrooms. Applicants begin with the Eligibility Quiz in the Organization Grants Portal.
Innovative classroom experiencesExperiential learningK-12 education+1 more
Who can apply: Projects must support Newport Public Schools students, span kindergarten through 12th grade, address needs not otherwise funded through the school budget, and support an aspect of the Newport Public Schools strategic plan. Applications may be submitted by classroom teachers and community partners.
Higher education scholarshipsCareer and technical educationK-12 educational programs+2 more
Who can apply: Grants awarded only to qualified 501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations and those with 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2) and select 509(a)(3) IRS designations in southwest Idaho. Some awards are scholarships administered through partner educational institutions.
The typical K-12 Education foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 37% of K-12 Education foundations actively fund new organizations, and 70% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About K-12 Education Grants
How many foundations fund k-12 education?
There are 8,371 grantmaking foundations that fund k-12 education programs across 56 states.
What is the median grant size for k-12 education?
The median grant from foundations funding k-12 education is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest k-12 education foundations?
The largest foundations funding k-12 education by annual giving include TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP, Maine Technology Institute, WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC, with combined giving of $77.4M.
Which states have the most k-12 education funders?
The states with the most k-12 education foundations are California (860), New York (769), Florida (647). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find k-12 education grants for my nonprofit?
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