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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United for Literacy Initiative - Service Funding Stream United Way of Rock River Valley · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
Department of Education - Competitive Grant Opportunities Education Department · State Not published · Varies Welcome to MDE’s competitive grants site. Here you will find a link to all of the active grant opportunities offered by MDE.	Not published	Varies
General Scholarship Fund Womens Education Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A flexible scholarship fund for one-time or ad-hoc donations to support children whose educational needs vary and do not require year-to-year financial aid.	Not published	Varies
Carolyn Kemmeries Student Grants University High School Foundation & Alumni Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 In recognition of the tremendous contributions from former UHS Principal, Carolyn Kemmeries, the UHS Foundation and Alumni Association seeks to support UHS students, particularly those who are first generation college bound and in…	Not published	Up to $500
Mississippi Whole Schools Arts Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies Mississippi Whole Schools is a program open to K-12 schools that uses the arts as a vehicle for promoting high-quality instruction and learning for students.	Not published	Varies
Food for Thought Campaign Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Food for Thought campaign is a charitable initiative to provide milk, snacks, and meals to students in Moorhead Area Public Schools who cannot afford them.	Not published	Varies
Stellar Service Award Corvallis Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Celebrating a legacy of service in Corvallis School District.	Not published	Varies
Tobacco-Use Prevention and Youth Engagement Grant (Cohort 2026–29) California Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The purpose of this RFA is to help LEAs develop and implement effective tobacco prevention and education programs for students in grades six through twelve.	Not published	Up to $75K
Educator Grants Program Hiresmart Cares Inc · Foundation Not published · $190 – $50K HireSmart Cares is a Georgia-based nonprofit founded by Mark and Anne Lackey dedicated to supporting workforce development opportunities for youth through grants, scholarships, and educational funding.	Not published	$190 – $50K
Bears Care Athletic Training Grant Bears Care · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $12K The Chicago Bears and Bears Care offer Athletic Training Grants of $3,000-$12,000 to high schools in need, funding athletic-training services, equipment, resources and/or supplies benefiting high-school football programs.	Rolling	$3K – $12K
Teacher Grants (Site Grants) Miami Public Schools Enrichment · Foundation Not published · Varies MPS site-grants fund projects, equipment, and experiences above and beyond normal resources. These provide meaningful moments of learning and an enhanced environment where students can thrive.	Not published	Varies
Elsie Beavers Carver and E. Lois Carver Educational Fund Grant Waccamaw Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Elsie Beavers Carver and E. Lois Carver Educational Fund Grant supports K-12 educational programs in Horry and Georgetown Counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education: Exemplary Projects Awards Grant Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education offers Exemplary Projects Awards to recognize outstanding educational initiatives that have been operational for at least three years.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest The Sar Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Giving Tree – Early Literacy Grants Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Giving Tree – Early Literacy Grants, offered by the Arkansas Community Foundation, aim to enhance early literacy among children.	Not published	Varies
AEG K-14 Education Fund Grant AEG Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AEG K-14 Education Fund Grant supports geological education across K-14 levels, including elementary, middle, high schools, and community colleges.	Not published	Varies
School Grants Metropolitan Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Inside Out Education Field Trip Grant Program Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Inside Out Education Field Trip Grant Program, funded by the Blue Grass Community Foundation, offers K-12 schools in Kentucky the opportunity to receive grants for student field trips to the state's parks and historic sites.	Not published	Up to $2K
Beyond Words: The Dollar General School Library Relief Fund Grant Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dollar General School Library Relief Grant Program, managed by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, provides crucial support to K-12 public school libraries that face significant damage due to disasters such as fires or federally…	Not published	Varies
School Action Fund (SAF) Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The School Action Fund (SAF) aims to enhance access to quality education by supporting districts in implementing whole-school strategies.	Not published	Varies
Arts Grants for Schools: Arts Equipment for Schools Northwest Minnesota Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council offers the Arts Grants for Schools program, providing funding up to $3,000 for artistic equipment in schools across seven counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
Diesel School Bus Funding Opportunity - Missouri Metropolitan Energy Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $18K Missouri Department of Natural Resources The Missouri Department of Natural Resources received EPA grant funding through the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) federal program. This is separate from Volkswagen Settlement funds.	Not published	Up to $18K
CMCF: Education Endowment Grant Program Central Montcalm Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CMCF Education Endowment Grant Program aims to enhance educational opportunities for students in the Central Montcalm area.	Not published	Varies
Raymond, Norbert, and Eleanor Rueter Fund Community Foundation of the Quincy Area · Foundation Rolling · Varies To support tutoring and specialized education for reading and/or comprehension skills improvement.	Rolling	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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