Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated October 22, 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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Ko'olau Pilina Fund Grant Harold KL Castle Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Ko'olau Pilina Fund Grant, supported by the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, aims to enhance community resilience in the Ko'olau region of Oʻahu.	Not published	$3K – $15K
VGAP (Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program) Brightpoint Community College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500	Not published	Up to $500
MEF Classroom Grant Madison Education Foundation (MEF) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The MEF Classroom Grant, provided by the Madison Education Foundation, aims to enhance educational experiences for students in Madison School District #321.	Not published	Up to $1K
Paraprofessional Grant New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $235K The Paraprofessional Grant aims to assist Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) in New Jersey by supporting paraprofessionals pursuing teacher certification through an alternate route.	Not published	Up to $235K
Light a Spark Grant AWS Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant provides a starter package of equipment and supplies to introduce welding into a high school Ag-Ed Program, STEM program, Career and Technical Education Class, or Practical Skills Course.	Not published	Varies
The Fund for East Ramapo's Public School Students (Established by Latham & Watkins) The Rockland Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $20K	Not published	$15K – $20K
Delton Kellogg Education Foundation (DKEF) Barry Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Delton Kellogg Education Fund was founded in 2014 to support the educational activities of the students and teachers of the Delton Kellogg Area School District.	Not published	Varies
PLUS/Switcher Scholarship Program Institute for Better Education · Foundation Not published · Varies A school tuition organization (STO) scholarship program for students meeting specific transition or special criteria, designed to support those entering kindergarten, switching schools, transferring from public education, or with military…	Not published	Varies
H. Jesse Arnelle Endowed Scholarship New Rochelle Fund for Educational · Foundation Not published · $10K Awardee must meet one or more of the following criteria:	Not published	$10K
STEM Education Initiatives and Scholarships Shippensburg Area School District Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greyhound Foundation invests in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education as important cornerstones of innovation and progress.	Not published	Varies
LATLC Youth Sports Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities a CA Non Profit Public Benefit Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies In an effort to broaden our reach and provide assistance directly to local communities, the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities launched the Youth Sports Sponsorship Program in 2014.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Launch- New Program In Partnership With Emerson NI Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K PLTW Launch, in collaboration with Emerson NI, aims to enhance STEM education by providing crucial grant support for elementary schools. This initiative will allow schools to implement PLTW Launch programs in the 2025-2026 academic year.	Not published	Up to $10K
Delta Dental Foundation General Grants Delta Dental Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship offers $10,000 annually for up to six years to undergraduate chemistry majors at select institutions who plan to teach high school chemistry.	Not published	Up to $10K
Oregon Accelerated College Credit Program Grant Education Grants · State Not published · Varies Grant program supporting accelerated college credit initiatives in Oregon schools.	Not published	Varies
Non-Technology Fund Grant Sheboygan Public Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
BASIC Fund Scholarship Program The Basic Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K	Not published	Up to $3K
Light a Spark Grant American Welding Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant provides a starter package of equipment and supplies to introduce welding into educational programs.	Not published	Varies
Food Education Grant Opportunity NYCPS Office of Energy & Sustainability · Foundation Not published · Up to $11K The Food Education Grant Opportunity, launched by the NYCPS Office of Energy & Sustainability, provides up to $11,000 to all schools for initiating or enhancing Food Education programs.	Not published	Up to $11K
PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (John Deere) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The PLTW Launch - Program Expansion grant, funded by the John Deere Foundation, aims to enhance access to STEM education for underserved communities.	Not published	$5K
CoServ Academic Project Partner (CAPP) Grants Coserv Charitable Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The CoServ Academic Project Partner (CAPP) program is open to campuses in all 23 school districts CoServ serves in North Texas.	Rolling	Varies
High School Career and Technical Education Grant Patterson Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The High School Career and Technical Education Grant supports the expansion and modernization of educational programs for high school students in rural communities.	Not published	Varies
Payroll Deduction Grant Winona Area Public Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 Awards are granted to teachers who will use the money to benefit students by purchasing educational materials, equipment, or items for their classroom that will enrich learning opportunities for their students.	Not published	$250
Expanding Opportunities for Children and Families Grant Mortenson Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Mortenson Family Foundation is dedicated to expanding opportunities for children and families living in poverty by promoting equitable access to education, social development, and mental health resources.	Not published	$10K – $20K

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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 22, 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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