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How to Find Technology Grants for K-12 Schools

The State of K-12 Tech Funding in 2025

Educational technology is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. But while the role of tech in learning continues to grow, funding sources are becoming less reliable. Federal programs once considered safe havens (e.g., ESSER, Title I, E-Rate) now face instability due to political gridlock and budget constraints. Many district leaders are left wondering: What happens when the next round of funding doesn’t arrive on time, or at all?

In this new landscape, technology grants have become a critical path for schools and districts to access the tools students need to thrive. To explore official federal opportunities, start with the U.S. Department of Education’s grants page.

Why Now: The Case for Grants

There are three key reasons to focus on securing tech grants today:

  1. Budget uncertainty: Traditional revenue streams are less reliable, especially for districts facing enrollment declines or state-level cuts.
  2. Accountability pressures: Data-driven learning and interventions require software and tools that often exceed local budgets.
  3. Digital equity: Ensuring access to technology for all students, especially in rural or high-poverty schools, remains a priority.

Grant Eligibility: What to Know Before You Apply

Who generally qualifies?

  • Public and charter schools
  • Districts and LEAs
  • Education nonprofits
  • Targeted groups like rural or Title I campuses

What’s generally covered?

  • Devices and infrastructure
  • Software tools for assessment, remediation, and intervention
  • STEM and STEAM program materials
  • Professional development
  • Broadband and internet upgrades

Each grant has specific criteria, so read closely and ensure your needs align with the program’s purpose.

Grants and Funding Sources for K‑12 School Technology

School and district leaders seeking to fund educational technology have more avenues than ever if they know where to look. Below is a comprehensive list of national and state-specific grant resources, verified as active or expected for the 2025–26 school year. These programs fund tools such as software licenses, adaptive platforms, devices, and STEM/STEAM project kits.

National EdTech Grant Resources and Programs

Grant Databases & Search Tools

Free platforms like GetEdFunding (sponsored by CDW-G), GrantsAlert, and GrantWatch offer searchable databases of active K–12 education grants. Users can filter by category—such as technology or STEM—and stay current with new opportunities. Additionally, THE Journal maintains a weekly list of K–12 grant announcements.

Crowdfunding & Donor Platforms

Donation-based platforms can help schools acquire technology when budgets fall short. DonorsChoose, Digital Wish, and AdoptAClassroom allow educators to request funding for items like devices, software subscriptions, and classroom tech tools. These platforms are always open and have successfully funded tech initiatives across the country.

Corporate & Foundation Grants (Nationwide)

Several major organizations support digital learning and STEM education through national grant programs.

Note: Corporate grants may prioritize certain regions or focus areas – always check eligibility.

Specialized Tech Funding Initiatives

Schools in rural or high-need areas can benefit from targeted programs:

K-12 Technology Grants for Schools and Districts in the Southeast

Florida

Georgia

North Carolina

South Carolina

Tennessee

  • ORAU Education Grants (East TN) provides classroom STEM grants to educators in Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, Roane, and Scott counties. Includes Extreme Classroom Makeover awards.
  • TSIN Innovation & Regional Grants offers robotics startup funds, STEM awards, and other tech-focused grants in collaboration with the TN Department of Education
  • TVA STEM Classroom Grants awards up to $5,000 for STEM projects in TVA-served schools, prioritizing energy, environment, and workforce themes.

Texas

  • Georgia-Pacific Foundation provides funding for STEM and literacy initiatives to schools within 30 miles of GP facilities in Texas.
  • Texas LASO Grants are state-funded technology lending grants that help districts provide software and devices. 
  • Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) awards $1,000 grants to public school teachers for classroom technology and materials.
  • TEXAS YES Project offers up to $15,000 for innovative classroom projects in select regions (DFW, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin).

Pro Tips for Winning a Grant

  • Align with the grant’s mission: Focus your proposal on outcomes funders care about.
  • Use data: Demonstrate student needs, potential gains, and past success.
  • Include all stakeholders: Admin, teachers, IT—show your district is invested.
  • Plan ahead: Build a sustainability strategy for after the funding ends.

Make Tech Funding Actionable

With budgets tightening and expectations rising, K-12 schools must be strategic in securing technology funding. Whether you’re expanding a digital learning platform, building STEM labs, or equipping classrooms with assessment tools, grant funding can help bridge the gap.

Platforms like Progress Learning that offer custom assessments, targeted remediation, and detailed reporting can also strengthen your grant proposals by demonstrating how you’ll measure success.

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