Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated October 20, 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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Closed Charter School Records Custodian Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $550K The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education.	Not published	$550K
California Serves Grant Program California Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The California Serves Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Education, offers funding to local educational agencies to enhance service learning.	Not published	Up to $500K
Maine 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) Grants Maine Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Maine Department of Education is inviting proposals for the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) Grants, aimed at funding afterschool and summer programs for students from Pre-K to grade 12.	Not published	Varies
Catholic School Grants Matthew 19 14 · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants assist schools with costs of hiring the following personnel: Grants may also be used to purchase resources to provide appropriate accommodations and modifications to curriculum intended to foster a learning culture of inclusive…	Not published	Varies
Engineers Week Outreach Grant National Engineers Week Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The Engineers Week Outreach Grant program is designed to support volunteer and educator efforts to inspire the next generation of innovators through hands-on exploration of engineering.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Educator Initiative Grant (EIG) Cherry Creek Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Grants designed to spark learning and align with the district's core values. Funds support specific classroom projects.	Not published	Up to $1K
PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Chevron Louisiana) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The PLTW Engineering grant, supported by Chevron, aims to enhance educational opportunities in Louisiana schools through the expansion of Project Lead The Way programs.	Not published	$5K
Brenda Kahn Memorial Award for Educational Excellence Baltimore Curriculum Project Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K An annual award recognizing a BCP teacher demonstrating qualities exemplified by the late Brenda Kahn, a longtime Baltimore City Public Schools and BCP educator.	Not published	$1K
Indiana Department of Education Career Coaching Grant Horizon Education Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $745K	Not published	$745K
Math & Movement Mini-Academy The Orau Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PLTW Biomedical Science - Program Expansion (Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Biomedical Science Program Expansion, supported by the Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust, aims to enhance access to vital STEM education for K-12 students in Massachusetts.	Not published	$10K
2025-2026 ESC IDEA-B Preschool Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The 2025-2026 ESC IDEA-B Preschool program, administered by the Texas Education Agency, allocates funds to 20 regional education service centers.	Not published	Varies
Small Project Competitive Grants Bay Village Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $750	Rolling	$750
Dual Credit Scholarship - English Kiel Educational Endowment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Digital Learning Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
San Diego Unified School District Career Technical Education Grant Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons · Foundation Not published · $390K The Masons of California announced a $390,000, three-year grant to San Diego Unified School District to expand career technical education (CTE) programming to more high schools within the district and serve an additional 3,000 students…	Not published	$390K
Sally Abernethy Educational Fund Central Florida Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides scholarships for students graduating from Winter Haven High School and Lake Region High School.	Not published	Varies
Mader Foundation Grant Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mader Foundation Grant supports programs aimed at improving the lives of children in Greater Kansas City.	Not published	Varies
Thrive Schools Program Armstead Academic Project · Foundation Not published · $15K – $100K AAP has served more than 7,000 children and teens through literacy supports, career exposure, wellness programming, and opportunities to explore their full potential.	Not published	$15K – $100K
Forever Friends Diana Lain Hughes Scholarship Grant Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K Forever Friends Diana Lain Hughes Scholarship The primary purpose of the Forever Friend Diana Lain Hughes Scholarship Fund is to provide annual scholarships to one or more graduating high school seniors or former graduates of the Shawnee…	Not published	$2K
TFF: Catholic Schools Grant Tracy Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catholic Schools Grant, offered by the Tracy Family Foundation, aims to enhance enrollment, financial stability, academic excellence, and Catholic identity in schools located in specific Illinois counties.	Not published	Varies
Most Valuable Student Award Grant Elks National Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Most Valuable Student Award, offered by the Elks National Foundation, provides scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 annually for U.S. high school seniors pursuing a four-year degree at accredited colleges or universities.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Sustain Grant OEA Choice Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K This grant is designed to support established well-being programs that, over the past year, have: Sustain Grants are offered to support the stability and expansion of established well-being programs.	Not published	$5K – $10K
GFFE Standard Grant Program Guilford Fund for Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	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 20, 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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