Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated October 21, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,937 active grants for k-12 schools in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 69 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,551 list an award amount, with a median of $7,500.

Grants tracked: 2,937; from 1,428 funders
Median award: $7,500; middle half $2,000–$30K
Total listed funding: $261.6M; across 1,551 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 86; 206 with a published date

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Building Hope: Future Forward Schools Prize & Fellowship Program Grant Building Hope Holdings Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The Building Hope: Future Forward Schools Prize & Fellowship Program aims to enhance career exploration for middle and high school students.	Not published	$50K
Ahmad Lee Art Scholarship Fund Washington Township Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The annual scholarship supports a North Central Senior who demonstrates a love of sketching and is planning to continue their education in art. The scholarship is intended to ease the cost of exploring art at the post-secondary level.	Not published	Varies
Educational Award Scholarship Foundation for Learning in Tredyffrin Easttown · Foundation Not published · $2K – $12K FLITE awards scholarships to graduating seniors with financial need who display strong leadership and drive, among other qualities.	Not published	$2K – $12K
Delia & John W. Haefeli Opportunity Fund The Success Foundation Serving Greeley-Evans Schools Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Delia & John W. Haefeli Opportunity Fund was established to help close equity gaps and remove financial barriers for District 6 students. This fund provides support for students to pursue opportunities needed for a successful future.	Rolling	Varies
2026-27 Enrichment Grants Eugene Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
St. Louis Pre-K Cooperative The Opportunity Trust D/B/a Zest Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Opportunity Trust supports the St. Louis Pre-K Cooperative as part of its mission to increase access to quality public schools and education for children in St. Louis. This program focuses on early literacy and foundational learning.	Not published	Varies
Supplemental Academic Program - Education Grant Cullen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cullen Foundation's Supplemental Academic Program (SAP) supports educational initiatives for underserved PreK-12 students in Erie County, NY.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering- Program Expansion: In Partnership With Emerson NI Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The PLTW Engineering Program Expansion, in partnership with Emerson NI, aims to enhance STEM education by providing grant support to schools looking to expand their PLTW Engineering programs starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.	Not published	Up to $10K
Strategic Initiative Grants: BPI Advancing Equity in Education Grants The Winston-Salem Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Strategic Initiative Grants: BPI Advancing Equity in Education program by the Winston-Salem Foundation aims to tackle systemic inequities in education that affect Black and brown communities.	Not published	Up to $15K
George I. Alden Trust: Vocational & Secondary Schools Grant The George I Alden Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The George I. Alden Trust, established in 1912, focuses on promoting education in vocational and independent secondary schools primarily located in Worcester.	Not published	Varies
Project Bread: School Breakfast Grant Program Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Project Bread's School Breakfast Grant Program aims to ensure that all students in Massachusetts have access to nutritious meals through innovative breakfast solutions.	Not published	Varies
MOScholars Program Bright Futures Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The MOScholars Program is a scholarship initiative offered by the Bright Futures Fund that provides funding to families and students in need.	Not published	Varies
Adopt-A-Grant Friendswood ISD Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50 – $8K Grants for innovative tools and resources that transform learning in classrooms.	Not published	$50 – $8K
DonorsChoose Matching Funds Zionsville Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250 Through a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Boone County, ZEF provides matching funds to ZCS educators raising funds for an educational project through DonorsChoose.org.	Rolling	Up to $250
BioLEAP Classroom Grants National Anti-Vivisection Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K A grant program designed to help educators modernize science classrooms by replacing animal dissection with ethical, non-animal teaching alternatives. NAVS provides funding to support the adoption of humane science tools and methods.	Not published	Up to $1K
Texas Regional Pathways Network Cohort 6 Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $250K – $400K The Texas Regional Pathways Network Cohort 6 Grant, administered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance career and education pathways tailored to meet regional labor market demands.	Not published	$250K – $400K
Tuition Aid Program Grant McInerny Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tuition Aid Program offers grants to educational institutions in Hawaii serving children from preschool to 12th grade, excluding church schools.	Not published	Varies
EEFF Traditional Grants The Edward E Ford Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The Edward E. Ford Foundation offers Traditional Grants to independent schools in the U.S. for projects that enhance educational opportunities.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Teacher Grants (Taos Public Education Fund - TPEF) The Taos Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K Annual grant program supporting teachers in local school districts with funding for classroom projects, materials, and educational initiatives.	Not published	$15K
Tutoring Matters Expansion Grant San Jose Public Library Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2M The Tutoring Matters expansion grant was established to empower San José students in grades 4-12 by providing them with access to high-quality tutoring services.	Not published	$2M
PLTW Gateway- Program Expansion ( Huber) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Gateway Program Expansion grant, funded by Huber in partnership with Project Lead The Way Inc., offers $10,000 to public schools aiming to enhance their existing PLTW Gateway programs for the 2026-2027 academic year.	Not published	$10K
Connect Kids to Parks Program Parks & Trails New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $3M – $3.8M School and educational organizations serving K-12 students, with priority for:	Not published	$3M – $3.8M
Sprouting School Gardens Grant The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Sprouting School Gardens Grant, provided by the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, supports school-based gardening and cooking programs to foster healthy eating habits in children.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Educator Support Fund Houston Independent School District Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Educators and teachers specifically benefit from knowing a community is rallying behind them to achieve great things for students. The ESF funds a variety of initiatives that aim to attract, grow and retain teachers in HISD.	Not published	Varies

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for k-12 schools award?

Of the 2,937 grants for k-12 schools Grantable lists as of October 21, 2026, 1,551 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 active listings, the leading funders are Project Lead The Way Inc (96), Texas Education Agency (67), Project Lead the Way inc. (48), Beatrice Educational Foundation (31), and Dept of Education (25). In all, 1,428 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for k-12 schools due?

Of 2,937 grants listed, 86 accept applications on a rolling basis, 206 have a published upcoming deadline, 977 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,668 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% 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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