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 federal, 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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Athey Science Education and Outreach Grant Kentucky Academy of Science · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Athey Science Education and Outreach Grant, provided by the Kentucky Academy of Science, supports the development and distribution of science education materials for elementary and secondary schools in Kentucky.	Not published	Up to $3K
Covey Foundation: Literacy Program Grants The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation offers Literacy Program Grants aimed at advancing literacy and fostering a love of reading among underserved children.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Evidence for Impact (EFI) Accelerate - the National Collaborative for Accelerated Learning · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The EFI grant funds and studies high-dosage tutoring—frequent tutoring several times a week, one-on-one or in small groups—built directly into the school day.	Not published	Up to $250K
Crown A Classroom Burger King Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program providing classroom supply kits to underserved schools and their students and teachers.	Not published	Varies
Assistive Technology (AT) Grants Rural Technology Fund · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Assistive Technology (AT) Grants support Rural Technology Education and Assistive Technology projects, providing funding for essential equipment to enhance accessibility for students with disabilities.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Breakthrough Schools: Chicago Chicago Public Education Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A competitive grants program that funds schools pursuing innovative, whole-school improvement initiatives led by Chicago Public Schools principals.	Not published	Varies
STARBASE Wright Patt Air Force -- Research Lab · Federal Forecast · Varies BACKGROUND: STARBASE is a Department of Defense (DoD) program which serves the local community youth across the country by offering students an opportunity to participate in a variety of learning experiences designed to increase interest…	Forecast	Varies
Jack and Nona Renn Anchorage Football Fund Grant The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Jack and Nona Renn Anchorage Football Fund honors Jack Renn's legacy by supporting Anchorage school football teams. Grants of up to $1,300 are available for flag football teams, while high school football teams can receive up to $6,500.	Not published	Up to $8K
Eckblad Williams Community Fund Grant Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $100 – $900 The Eckblad Williams Community Fund Grant supports enriching projects for ISD 742 orchestra students.	Not published	$100 – $900
AHC Helen T. Leigh Museum Field Trip Grant Arkansas Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The AHC Helen T. Leigh Museum Field Trip Grant, offered by the Arkansas Humanities Council (HumanitiesAR), aims to provide schools with funding for guided tours and programming at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History.	Not published	Up to $500
Glenn W. Bailey Foundation STEM Sprouts Grant Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Glenn W. Bailey Foundation's STEM Sprouts program aims to inspire early learners aged 3-10 in STEM fields through hands-on, inquiry-based learning.	Not published	Up to $25K
Jewish Education Scholarships Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships for day school students to make Jewish education accessible. To ensure that financial barriers do not prevent students from attending Jewish day schools.	Not published	Varies
Don and Barb Horan Memorial Scholarship Grant Decatur County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies About Decatur County Community Foundation Decatur County Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter.	Not published	Varies
MCoS: Multicultural Education Initiatives (MEI) Grant Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan · Foundation Not published · $200 – $400 The Multicultural Education Initiative (MEI) Grant, offered by the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan, provides funding ranging from $200 to $400 for educational projects that promote anti-racism, reconciliation, and cultural…	Not published	$200 – $400
Rising Moon Scholarship Irvine Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K Awarded on behalf of the Crescent Moon Foundation, this scholarship recognizes students who are dedicated volunteers and leaders committed to helping others.	Not published	$3K
William McCaskey Chapman and Adaline Dinsmore Chapman Foundation Grant William McCaskey Chapman and Adaline · Foundation Not published · Varies The William McCaskey Chapman and Adaline Dinsmore Chapman Foundation Grant aims to support educational initiatives that motivate K-12 students in Monterey County, California, to prepare for and succeed in college.	Not published	Varies
Richmond Forum Speech & Debate Initiative The Richmond Forum · Foundation Not published · Varies A community initiative launched in 2018 by The Richmond Forum to bring speech and debate programs to the region's public schools. The initiative provides grants to school districts to start and support competitive debate and speech teams.	Not published	Varies
Arts for Schools Grant Asheville Area Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Children's Oral Health Program Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $213K The Children's Oral Health Program, funded by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to enhance oral health awareness among school children and community groups.	Not published	Up to $213K
Excellence in Education Grants (Belmont EIE) Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides grants to Belmont Schools faculty and staff to implement innovative and creative classroom projects and programs	Not published	Varies
Voya Unsung Heroes Awards Program Grant Voya Financial · Foundation Not published · $2K – $25K The Voya Unsung Heroes Awards Program supports educators with innovative class projects that enhance student learning. Annually, 50 selected educators receive $2,000 each, with three top awards of $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000.	Not published	$2K – $25K
National School Lunch Program Equipment Grant (MN) Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The National School Lunch Program Equipment Grant in Minnesota provides competitive funding for school food authorities to purchase essential equipment.	Not published	Up to $25K
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Skills USA-Continuation-Year 4 Grant New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $159K The Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Skills USA-Continuation-Year 4 grant program aims to provide statewide leadership for CTSOs, specifically SkillsUSA.	Not published	Up to $159K
Connecting with Nonfiction Angleton ISD Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K A 2023 Winter Grant Award project to expand nonfiction book collections in elementary libraries.	Not published	$3K

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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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