K-12 organizations across the United States face a challenging fiscal environment. Although future grant opportunities from the federal and state governments remain uncertain, private philanthropies continue to serve as a major source of grant funding.
A 2025 survey of philanthropic grant makers in the education sector finds that funders plan to increase support for schools across a wide range of policy areas over the next two years, with an overall stable funding outlook.
In K-12 education, funders plan to prioritize funding for teacher training and professional learning, preparing students for the 21st Century workforce, and civic engagement. In this research summary, Hanover Research discusses best practices for K-12 organizations to leverage grant funding to support educational priorities.
