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 state and 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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Cox Enterprises Project Learning Garden Grant Program Captain Planet Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K The Cox Enterprises Project Learning Garden Grant Program offers schools the opportunity to create outdoor learning laboratories through established gardens.	Not published	$8K
Transportation Fund Conner Prairie Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5 – $500 The Transportation Fund provides reimbursement to support school field trip transportation costs to Conner Prairie for economically disadvantaged students.	Not published	$5 – $500
PLTW Launch - New Program (John Deere) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K The PLTW Launch program, in partnership with the John Deere Foundation, aims to enhance STEM education access for underserved communities.	Not published	$8K
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Grant Kentucky Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), managed by the Kentucky Department of Education, aims to enhance fresh produce consumption among elementary school students across the nation.	Not published	Varies
School Breakfast Grants (Kellogg Company Partnership) Action for Healthy Kids · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
2025-2026 ESC IDEA-B and State Dyslexia and Related Disorders Coordinators Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $275K The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is offering the 2025-2026 ESC IDEA-B and State Dyslexia and Related Disorders Coordinators grant to provide essential technical assistance and training for dyslexia services across 20 Regional Education…	Not published	$275K
CMAB Artist in Residence Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The CMAB Artist in Residence Grant offers up to $3,500 to support artistic activities in schools and nonprofits, enhancing student learning through collaboration with resident artists.	Not published	Up to $4K
WCF: School Program Grants Watertown Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Watertown Community Foundation offers grants of up to $2,500 for educational enrichment programs in collaboration with Watertown Public Schools.	Not published	Up to $3K
Flex Focus Awards (Extended School Services, Preschool, Safe Schools, Professional Development, and Textbook) Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies Competitive grant program providing flexible funding for Extended School Services, Preschool, Safe Schools, Professional Development, and Textbook programs in Kentucky school districts.	Not published	Varies
BPS Arts Expansion Grants Edvestors Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The BPS Arts Expansion Grants offer vital funding opportunities to enhance arts education in schools.	Not published	Varies
Grants for Principals Redlands Educational Partnership · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K REP believes strongly in fostering creativity and expanding the mind through exploring nature, learning technology, and experimenting with science.	Not published	Up to $3K
School Based Health Centers (SLFRF) Governor's Office of Planning and Budget · State Not published · Varies This program funds the Georgia Department of Education in providing grants that support the planning, infrastructure/space renovations, start-up staffing, and start-up medical supplies for School Based Health Centers for approved Title I…	Not published	Varies
Open Education Resources (OER) Reviewer Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $3M The Open Education Resources (OER) Reviewer Grant, administered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance instructional materials through rigorous review and feedback.	Not published	$3M
High School Scholarship Fund Womens Education Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Scholarships to support high-achieving students with greatest financial need in attending private Catholic high schools.	Not published	Up to $5K
Advocacy for Child-Serving Systems RFP Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Advocacy for Child-Serving Systems RFP by the William Penn Foundation aims to enhance educational equity in Philadelphia by increasing the number of certified, diverse teachers.	Not published	Up to $500K
AccessArts Grant Program Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $10K Projects MUST meet ALL of the following criteria:	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Mardi Lowry McDonough '87 Student Opportunity Fund & Grant Program State College Area School District Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K A grant program designed to fund teacher innovation and support projects that directly benefit current and future SCASD students.	Not published	Up to $30K
TSBVI Access Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $1M The TSBVI Access Grant, awarded by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance access to core and expanded curricula for students with visual impairments.	Not published	$1M
Blue Ribbon Teacher Award Nashville Public Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Community-driven award program to honor and recognize exceptional teachers in MNPS who demonstrate outstanding performance in teaching.	Not published	$1K
Marshall and Betty Bjork Rural Student Teacher Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marshall and Betty Bjork Rural Student Teacher Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports aspiring educators from rural backgrounds pursuing a degree in Elementary Education.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Burns and McDonnell) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Computer Science program, supported by Burns and McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education in various communities by funding schools to implement PLTW courses.	Not published	$10K
Chamber Band Legacy Grant White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundat · Foundation Not published · Varies The WBLAS High School Bands and Drum Line received a generous endowment from Dale Kammerlohr, a WBLAHS Alumnus in 2018.	Not published	Varies
Student Academic Success: Multiyear Grant The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $50K As detailed in Our Approach, MDBF's goal for its grantmaking is to support nonprofits to strengthen their effectiveness as organizations in ways that lead to long-term sustainability.	Not published	$15K – $50K
Supplemental CTE Funds Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies Grant program providing supplemental funding for Career and Technical Education programs, including High and General Cost Pathway Weights adjustments.	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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