List of Grants and Federal Funding for K-12 Schools
As educators and district leaders work tirelessly to support students, securing the right funding can make all the difference. With ongoing uncertainty around education budgets, including the potential for federal funding freezes, it’s more important than ever to understand the funding options available and how to access them. Our goal at Progress Learning is to make this process more transparent and accessible. Whether you’re new to navigating funding or looking to better align existing resources, this guide can help you find what’s right for your school or district.
For the latest on federal education budget developments, read our latest update on the Department of Education funding freeze.
Federal Funding Opportunities
Title I (Parts A, C, D)
Provides financial assistance to schools with high percentages of students from low-income families to help ensure all children meet challenging academic standards. Part C supports migratory children, and Part D supports children in local institutions. These funds are especially critical now, as some aspects may be impacted by future policy shifts.
What Can Title 1 Funds Be Used For?
Title 1 Funding Guide: How to Use Funds and How to Plan for Uncertainty
Title II
Supports teacher professional development. While these funds are not typically student-facing, they’re still an important piece of the larger funding puzzle.
About Title II Funding (U.S. Dept. of Ed)
Title III
Supports English Language Learners and immigrant students. Given recent discussions at the federal level, Title III funding—especially immigrant-focused allocations—may be vulnerable to change.
About Title III Funding (U.S. Dept. of Ed)
Title IV
Provides flexible funding for well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and effective technology use.
Title IV and Perkins Funding Guide
Perkins Funding
Focused on Career and Technical Education (CTE), Perkins helps schools improve access to high-quality technical education and supports readiness for college and careers.
Title IV and Perkins Funding Guide
IDEA Funding
Supports special education services to ensure students with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
Head Start
Early childhood program funding aimed at pre-K services for low-income families. While typically not applicable to K-12 platforms, it’s an important federal initiative worth knowing.
About Head Start Services (ACF)
RLIS (Rural and Low-Income School Program)
Supports rural districts with limited resources. Ideal for small or isolated schools needing support in instruction and technology.
Rural and Low-Income School Program (U.S. Dept. of Ed)
Technology Grants
Investing in digital tools is crucial for student engagement, progress monitoring, and remediation. Whether you’re enhancing classroom technology or building a more robust digital learning ecosystem, there are grants available to support your efforts.
How to Find Technology Grants for K-12 Schools
Funding for ACT® and SAT® Prep
With college readiness top of mind for many districts, targeted funding is available to support ACT® and SAT® preparation. These grants can help provide access to the resources and support students need to succeed on these critical assessments.
Funding ACT® & SAT® Prep: A Guide for Schools and Educators
Understanding the funding landscape doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right information and resources, your school or district can find pathways to sustain and expand the supports students need. Stay informed, stay proactive—and know that Progress Learning is here to help every step of the way. Get the latest on federal funding opportunities with updates from Progress Learning.
