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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David J. Casper Athletic Scholarship Fund Summit Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FY27 Secondary CTE Regional Planning Partnership Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
School Resource Officer Incentive Grant Program Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is launching the School Resource Officer Incentive Grant Program to fund and sustain School Resource Officer positions.	Not published	Varies
Harley and Doris Helm Memorial Scholarship The Tuscola Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Expand Energy STEM Grants Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Expand Energy will concentrate efforts to support public school STEM education by awarding grants to K-12 teachers in Brooke, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel county schools for projects that incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering…	Not published	Varies
After Dark Pilot Program Grant NH Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) is issuing a request for applications to pilot an after-school hours alternative diploma program called After Dark, which leads to high school completion through the Adult Education Program…	Not published	Varies
Workforce for Georgia Grants The Foundation for Public Education in Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K	Not published	Up to $50K
OER HQIM Embedded - Assessment Ingestion Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $544K – $916K The Texas Education Agency is offering a 2025-2028 OER HQIM Embedded-Assessment Ingestion grant aimed at enhancing assessment platforms for school districts.	Not published	$544K – $916K
Japanese Teaching Material Purchase Grant United States - Japan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Japanese Teaching Material Purchase Grant, provided by the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, supports U.S. educational institutions in acquiring resources for Japanese language courses.	Not published	Up to $1K
Sand Springs Education Foundation Classroom & Teaching Project Grants Sand Springs Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sand Springs Education Foundation provides grants to support programs and teaching projects for which funds are not available from federal, state, and local sources.	Not published	Varies
NewSchools: GenAI Math Tutoring Funding Opportunity New Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies GenAI has significant potential to support student success in math, but there are barriers to its widespread usage given issues with accuracy, cost, and alignment with pedagogical best practices.	Not published	Varies
SSEF Grant Program (Fall and Spring Cycles) Sartell-St Stephen Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants intended for Sartell-St. Stephen School District staff that work with students and wish to make improvements in their programs or practice that improve student engagement and achievement.	Not published	Varies
Mini Grants Niwot High School Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $599	Not published	Up to $599
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Grant Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies Grant program providing funding for automated external defibrillators in Kentucky schools. Multiple funding rounds available (FY2025, FY2026, FY2027).	Not published	Varies
Houston Food Bank: School Market Program Grant The Houston Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Houston Food Bank's School Market Program aims to alleviate child and teen hunger by providing nutritious food to students and their families at middle and high schools.	Not published	Varies
Golden Apple Awards Corvallis Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Honoring outstanding educators in Corvallis School District. This award recognizes excellence in education and was established by the Pastega Family.	Not published	Varies
Donna L. Halda Scholarship Council Bluffs Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A named scholarship for Council Bluffs Community School District seniors.	Not published	Varies
Center for Effective Districts Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $2.8M The Center for Effective Districts, overseen by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance public education by providing technical assistance to district leaders and education service centers.	Not published	$2.8M
Explore the Ozarks Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Explore the Ozarks Fund Grant aims to enhance conservation education for K-12 students in the Ozarks by providing funding for various educational experiences.	Not published	Varies
Hoel Student Grant White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundat · Foundation Not published · Varies Listed among the various grants available through the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation. Limited information provided on website.	Not published	Varies
School Arts Support Grants South Carolina Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The School Arts Support Grants aim to assist public, private, and charter schools in South Carolina by providing up to $2,500 per grant to acquire necessary materials, equipment, or professional development.	Not published	Up to $5K
PLTW Engineering - New Program (Phillips 66) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K The PLTW Engineering program, supported by Phillips 66, aims to enhance STEM education in middle and high schools.	Not published	$30K
Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG)--Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) Grants South Carolina Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG) and Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) Grants aim to enhance arts education in South Carolina.	Not published	Up to $40K
Idea Lab Grants Brookline Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Brookline Education Foundation's Idea Lab Grants give up to $1,000 to educators employed by the Public Schools of Brookline (MA) to bring a new hands-on, experiential-learning idea to their students; applicants apply online and pitch…	Not published	Up to $1K

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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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