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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Arts Education School Partnership Programs Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Penn Foundation's Arts Education School Partnership Programs aim to enhance student success in Philadelphia by increasing access to diverse, hands-on arts education led by skilled teaching artists.	Not published	Varies
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Dixie Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K A multi-year grant program designed to help Dixie County High School graduates pursue careers in trade and technical education or Career Technical Education (CTE).	Not published	$50K
Trauma-Informed Services in Schools Grant FORECAST Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Trauma-Informed Services in Schools program aims to enhance student access to mental health care through innovative initiatives that connect local schools with trauma support services.	Not published	Varies
Gordon Bunshaft Award Grant Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning and the SOM Foundation are offering the Gordon Bunshaft Award to support Lafayette International High School (PS 207) students with an interest in architecture and attending UB.	Not published	$5K
Lake Placid Education Foundation Grant Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $50K The Lake Placid Education Foundation Grant supports various educational initiatives in the Adirondack region of New York.	Not published	$500 – $50K
LRC Public Schools and Community Grant Lakeland Runners Club Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $2K	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Golden Apple Educator Award Education Foundation of Collier County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An annual award program recognizing and honoring exemplary educators in Collier County schools. Recent announcements indicate the program is active and provides recognition/support to deserving teachers.	Not published	Varies
Council Bluffs Schools Foundation General Scholarships Council Bluffs Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $71K Annual scholarships awarded to graduating seniors in the Council Bluffs Community School District. The 2025 cycle awarded over $71,000 to graduating seniors.	Not published	$71K
LP Community Grant Louisiana-Pacific Foundation · Foundation Not published · US $10,000 - US $20,000 The LP Community Grant, funded by the Louisiana Pacific Foundation, supports local nonprofits and public schools in North America. Ranging from $10,000 to $20,000, grants are determined by community needs and team member requests.	Not published	US $10,000 - US $20,000
CMCF: Steve Strait Educational Fund for Innovative Teaching Practices Endowment Grant Central Montcalm Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CMCF: Steve Strait Educational Fund for Innovative Teaching Practices Endowment aims to enhance educational experiences for teachers in Central Montcalm Public Schools.	Not published	Varies
Competitive Community Grant- Education ( Fall cycle) Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K Result: All children and youth succeed in education prepared for a career.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Annual Grant for Schools Music for Everyone · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Applied Materials Foundation Grants: Education, Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Environment Focus Areas The Applied Materials Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Applied Materials Foundation offers grants focusing on education, arts and culture, civic engagement, the environment, and girls' empowerment.	Not published	Varies
V.F.W. Post #1077 Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The V.F.W. Post #1077 Scholarship, managed by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, offers two $500 scholarships annually to graduating seniors of Beatrice High School.	Not published	$500
Educator Grants - Critical Response Grants Evanstonskokie District 65 Educational Foundation (Foundation 65) · Foundation Not published · Varies These grants are explicitly focused on supporting educators when unanticipated needs arise during the school year.	Not published	Varies
Stindt, Ben j., Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Stindt, Ben j., Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, provides a $1,000 award to a graduating senior of Beatrice High School.	Not published	$1K
Special Populations Diagnostic - Content Support Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $800K The Special Populations Diagnostic - Content Support Grant, funded by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance diagnostic tools for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to evaluate and improve their special education systems.	Not published	Up to $800K
K-12 School Grants 911 Day · Foundation Not published · Varies Support service projects in observance of the 2026 September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11.	Not published	Varies
Southern Arizona Microgrants A for Arizona · Foundation Not published · $140K – $1M A regional grant opportunity for Southern Arizona designed to develop and expand diverse portfolio of learning models and programs that meet every child's academic and social-emotional needs.	Not published	$140K – $1M
APS Foundation Scholarships Aurora Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The APS Foundation stewards a scholarship program of donor-managed and foundation-managed awards for Aurora Public Schools graduating seniors (many named funds, e.g. Bob Caviness, Lore H. Wiggins, Denise Davis Teen Parent); the foundation…	Not published	Varies
Alabama Power Foundation: Power to Play Grants Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Alabama Power Foundation's Power to Play Grants aim to enhance student success through athletics, arts, and music.	Not published	Up to $3K
Field Trip Grants Pasadena Educational Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Field Trip Grant Program funds and provides transportation for field trips that send thousands of students to engage with community organizations. PEF allocates a field trip budget to each PUSD school annually.	Rolling	Varies
Students First Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 The Students First Grant, initiated by the Beckley Area Foundation in 1996, supports innovative projects aimed at enhancing student learning in Raleigh County classrooms, from Pre-K through 12th grade.	Not published	Up to $750
Kathy Buchanan TJ Memorial Scholarship Council Bluffs Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A named memorial scholarship for Council Bluffs Community School District seniors.	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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