Grants for K-12 Schools
Last updated September 29, 2026
There are currently 3,030 open grants for k-12 schools in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 1,618 list an award amount, with a median of $7,500.
- Open grants
- 3,030
- from 1,446 funders
- Median award
- $7,500
- middle half $2,000–$30K
- Total listed funding
- $270.1M
- across 1,618 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 85
- 231 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| FY27 Supporting Arts & Cultural Vitality Dept of Education Grants · State October 13, 2026 · Varies Competitive state grant supporting arts and cultural education and programming in schools. | |
| Spark Grants Hopkins Education Foundation · Foundation October 13, 2026 · $360 – $57K Hopkins Education Foundation's primary grant program that funds innovative proposals from Hopkins Public Schools educators and staff to bring creative projects, learning opportunities, and educational tools to classrooms. | |
| LTEF Classroom Grants Lake Travis Education Foundation · Foundation October 13, 2026 · Varies The Lake Travis Education Foundation awards grants for instructional materials, teaching aids, campus projects, district initiatives and other items that expand learning opportunities of the existing school curriculum. | |
| IDEA Grant (Innovatively Developed Educational Activity) Spotsylvania Education Foundation · Foundation October 14, 2026 · Up to $1K The SEF awards IDEA Grants to support innovative educational activities in Spotsy classrooms and school settings. | |
| Restorative Practices Cohort - Elementary Settings (2019-2020) St Paul Federation of Educators · Foundation October 14, 2026 · $250 – $750 Year-long professional development cohort for up to 20 educators in elementary (Pre-K-6th grade) settings in restorative practices. | |
| Teacher Enrichment Grants Mercer Island Schools Foundation · Foundation October 14, 2026 · Varies Each fall, the Mercer Island Schools Foundation awards classroom grants directly to teachers to fund programs and resources that go beyond the regular curriculum. | |
| Teachers Mini-Grant Arcadia Educational Foundation · Foundation October 14, 2026 · $1K – $5K The Teachers Mini-Grant program has been supporting AUSD teachers and staff for over 20 years. | |
| GROW Grants (Teacher Mini-Grants) Northwestern Lehigh Educational · Foundation October 15, 2026 · Varies The Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation (NWLEF) launched the GROW Grants program in 2007 to empower and inspire teachers across the Northwestern Lehigh School District. | |
| Arts Grants - Keep Art in Your HeART (Community Foundation of Shelby County (OH)) Community Foundation · Foundation October 15, 2026 · Up to $2K 'The Keep Art in Your HeART grants are available for arts educational programs benefiting children from Shelby County, Ohio in grades K-12. The programs may be visual, literary, musical, or performing. | |
| Classroom Grants Jordan Education Foundation · Foundation October 15, 2026 · $500 Classroom Grants fund innovative and creative classroom projects that enrich standard curriculum and directly enhance learning opportunities for students in Jordan School District. | |
| Tuition Assistance Initiative The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy · Foundation October 15, 2026 · Varies | |
| Classroom Grants Zionsville Education Foundation Inc · Foundation October 15, 2026 · Varies Classroom Grants support academic excellence and innovation, community and school partnerships, and matching funds for external grants. These grants are awarded in the fall and spring of each year. | |
| WEF General Grants (Fall Cycle) Westerville City Schools Education · Foundation October 16, 2026 · Varies The Westerville Education Foundation offers grant funding for innovative and creative projects that enhance education for students in Westerville City Schools. | |
| FY27 Massachusetts 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) – Supporting Additional Learning Time Grant (SALT) – for new sites Dept of Education Grants · State October 16, 2026 · Varies Competitive federal grant supporting 21st Century Community Learning Centers providing additional learning time for students at new sites. | |
| Innovative Teaching Grants Dripping Springs Education Foundation · Foundation October 17, 2026 · Varies Dripping Springs Education Foundation (DSEF) provides innovative teaching grants to Dripping Springs, TX teachers who strive to transform their classrooms with groundbreaking ideas, sparking curiosity and improving learning outcomes. | |
| Innovative Teacher Mini-Grants Redondo Beach Educational Foundation · Foundation October 17, 2026 · Varies RBEF awards teacher grants to support innovative approaches for helping students become college-ready. | |
| Creative Impact Grants Toledo Public Schools Foundation · Foundation October 19, 2026 · $500 – $3K The Creative Impact Grant Program is designed to enable teachers to bring innovative and exciting ideas, techniques and resources into the classroom. | |
| FY27 Student Support and Wellbeing Systems (SSWS) Grant Dept of Education Grants · State October 21, 2026 · Varies Competitive state and federal grant supporting student support and wellbeing systems in schools. | |
| David and Margaret Bottorff Math and Science Initiative for Elementary Teachers Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation · Foundation October 23, 2026 · Varies To provide grants to elementary teachers for math and science related programming. | |
| FY27 Fair Share Earmarks Dept of Education Grants · State October 23, 2026 · Varies State earmarked funding under Fair Share provisions for eligible education programs. | |
| FY27 Special Support Earmarks Dept of Education Grants · State October 23, 2026 · Varies Federal earmarked funding for special support education programs and services. | |
| FY27 Special Support Earmarks (Federal) Dept of Education Grants · State October 23, 2026 · Varies Federal earmarks for special support programs and services in schools. | |
| NEF Grants - General Education & Student Grants Northville Educational Foundation · Foundation October 24, 2026 · $61K Competitive grant program that funds innovative projects and initiatives led by teachers and students across the district. | |
| FY27 Countdown to Launch Dept of Education Grants · State October 26, 2026 · Varies Competitive state grant supporting educator effectiveness and teaching and learning initiatives. |
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Grants for k-12 schools by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 85 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 231 8%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 974 32%
- No deadline published
- 1,740 57%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 231 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most open grants for k-12 schools
- Project Lead The Way Inc 96 open
- Texas Education Agency 67 open
- Project Lead the Way inc. 48 open
- Beatrice Educational Foundation 31 open
- Berkshire Taconic Community 24 open
- Dept of Education 22 open
1,446 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 3,030 open grants for k-12 schools (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 29, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 26 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for k-12 schools
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.
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Grants for K-12 Schools by state
Browse grants for k-12 schools available to organizations in 38 states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for k-12 schools award?
Of the 3,030 open grants for k-12 schools Grantable lists as of September 29, 2026, 1,618 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $7,500, and the middle half fall between $2,000 and $30K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for k-12 schools?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are Project Lead The Way Inc (96), Texas Education Agency (67), Project Lead the Way inc. (48), Beatrice Educational Foundation (31), and Berkshire Taconic Community (24). In all, 1,446 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are grants for k-12 schools due?
Of 3,030 open grants, 85 accept applications on a rolling basis, 231 have a published upcoming deadline, 974 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,740 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 51% fall in October–December.
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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