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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Out-of-Cycle Grant Funding Galveston Independent School District Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Emergency funding for needs that impact student learning and cannot wait until the next grant cycle.	Rolling	Varies
Educator Empowerment Award The Mind Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Awards to help successful Indianapolis public schools convert into IPS Innovation Network Schools. Contact form: Available at themindtrust.org	Not published	Varies
Allison Keller Education Technology Grant Program The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Allison Keller Education Technology Grant Program, established by the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, aims to bridge the technological gap for schools and organizations supporting individuals with autism.	Not published	Up to $8K
Belk Foundation Grant The Belk Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Belk Foundation believes that education is a basis for successful society and that a quality education is the right of all children and youth.	Not published	Varies
Career Cluster Partnership Program Competitive Grant South Carolina Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $150K The Career Cluster Partnership Program Competitive Grant, funded by the South Carolina Department of Education, aims to enhance career and technical education across various industries, including automotive, healthcare, and construction.	Not published	$150K
Monterey Peninsula Foundation Grants Monterey Peninsula Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $500K The Monterey Peninsula Foundation Grants support local nonprofits and K-12 schools in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties.	Not published	$1K – $500K
Elevate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovation Grant-Competitive NGO New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Elevate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovation Grant, provided by the New Jersey Department of Education, aims to enhance CTE programs in key industry sectors.	Not published	Up to $50K
School Grants Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support projects within Catholic schools in the archdiocese	Not published	Varies
Educational Equity Mini-Grants (Vermont Community Foundation) Vermont Principals Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K	Not published	$3K – $50K
Adams Cheshire Educational Partnership (ACE) Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Adams Cheshire Educational Partnership (ACE) Grant aims to enhance educational experiences for students and teachers in the Adams-Cheshire Regional School District.	Not published	$500 – $2K
School & Classroom Investment Grant Kipp DC Public Charter Schools · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program for school and classroom investments at KIPP DC.	Not published	Varies
Arthur Miller Foundation Fellows Program (NYC) Arthur Miller Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arthur Miller Theater Education Program (Fellows Program) is a comprehensive support initiative for certified public school theater teachers to create sustainable in-school theater programs.	Not published	Varies
Fairview Foundation Mini Grants Fairview Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fairview Foundation Mini Grants support educators in the Fairview School District by funding innovative and collaborative classroom projects.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering - New Program - In Partnership With: Arrow Electronics Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The PLTW Engineering program, in partnership with Arrow Electronics, offers grants to support STEM education in schools within 25 miles of Alpharetta, GA.	Not published	Up to $30K
CREED Fund - Tuition Assistance Grant St Francis Catholic School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides financial support for need-based tuition assistance for Catholic schools in the Diocese of Duluth.	Not published	Varies
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Janesville Chapter Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Janesville Chapter Scholarship is aimed at students from Edgerton, Evansville, and Janesville high schools, among others.	Not published	Varies
State Summer Learning Grants Oregon Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $20K – $80K The State Summer Learning Grants, administered by the Oregon Department of Education, aim to enhance academic growth and engagement through high-quality summer programs.	Not published	$20K – $80K
It Gets Better: Changemakers grants Grant IOLA Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The It Gets Better Project is offering 50 grants of up to $10,000 each to public and charter schools across the U.S. to enhance inclusivity for LGBTQ+ youth.	Not published	$500 – $10K
CISE Catholic High School Scholarship Cise · Foundation Not published · $4K CISE (Catholic Inner-city Schools Education fund, Cincinnati) awards high school scholarships of $4,000 per year, renewable for four years, to graduates of CISE elementary schools so they can continue a values-based Catholic education at…	Not published	$4K
FHCCF: Hancock Education Fund Grants The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The FHCCF Hancock Education Fund Grants support innovative projects that enhance 21st Century Student Outcomes in Hancock County schools. Projects must focus on skills like critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.	Not published	Varies
NC Department of Public Instruction Funding Opportunities for school disctricts and schools State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Green School Works Grants The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · $50K – $5M The Challenge: Decarbonize Public Schools Massachusetts’ approximately 1,800 public school buildings are responsible for about 880,000 metric tons of carbon every year.	Not published	$50K – $5M
Computer Science Curricular Resource Grant Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies To give every student access to robust computer science education by the conclusion of the four year CS plan. To support Legislative Statue Computer Science Initiative for Public Schools (33-1633).	Not published	Varies
21st Century Innovation Grants for Elementary Schools Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Support innovative, educational efforts at elementary schools that advance existing or future educational initiatives.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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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