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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Celebrate Education Grants Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Celebrate Education Grants aim to enhance educational excellence in Oshkosh area schools by providing funding opportunities ranging from $500 to $2,000.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Workforce Readiness Ignite Grants Poudre School District Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Each school year the PSD Foundation provides funding for vital access to educational and developmental opportunities to students across Poudre School District.	Not published	Up to $2K
PLTW Engineering - New Program (Ardagh Group) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The PLTW Engineering program, in partnership with Ardagh Group, aims to enhance education in local communities over the next decade, impacting over 500,000 PreK-12 students and training more than 5,000 teachers across 2,000 schools in the…	Not published	$25K
Lake Placid Education Foundation Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Engineering Program Expansion by Burns and McDonnell aims to enhance STEM education in eligible communities.	Not published	$10K
Annual Essay Contest Loudon County Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Writing contest to offer writing challenges to students and support writing curriculum in schools.	Not published	Varies
Nathan B. & Florence R. Burt Foundation Grant Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nathan B. & Florence R. Burt Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing high school graduation rates and supporting early childhood development programs.	Not published	Varies
David Bledsoe Tieche Memorial Fund - Dance, Theatre or Music Education Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The David Bledsoe Tieche Memorial Fund, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation, supports projects in dance, theatre, and music education in Raleigh County.	Not published	Up to $3K
Outstanding Educator Awards Jordan Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Jordan Education Foundation recognizes and honors superior teachers with a track record of improving student achievement, using innovative instructional strategies, and making a difference in student lives.	Not published	Varies
Taylor Education Mini-Grants (Mary Jane Taylor Education Innovation Grants) Shippensburg Area School District Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Greyhound Foundation honors the memory of Mary Jane Taylor, a legendary educator and founding member of the foundation, through this competitive mini-grant program.	Not published	Up to $1K
Classroom Research Grant PK-6 National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Classroom Research Grant PK-6, offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aims to foster collaborative research between teachers and mathematics educators in Pre-K-6 classrooms.	Not published	Up to $6K
Power of Hope Award National Postsecondary Strategy · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognize school districts implementing FAFSA completion and college and career readiness programs led by school counselors.	Not published	Varies
School Grants for Healthy Kids (Saputo Partnership) Action for Healthy Kids · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K	Not published	$500 – $1K
Teacher Mini-Grants Fund Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Teacher Mini-Grants Fund offers grants up to $500 for K-12 educators in Berks County to enhance classroom projects that improve student learning.	Not published	Up to $500
Lutheran School Grant Lutheran Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Lutheran School Grant, funded by the Lutheran Foundation, aims to support Lutheran schools in providing essential counseling services and mental health resources for students and their families.	Not published	$2K
National School Nutrition Program Department of Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
School Construction Grants - Non-Priority List DAS Grants · State Not published · Varies School construction projects that can skip the Priority List for direct approval by the Office of Grants Administration. These are non-priority projects that do not require legislative approval.	Not published	Varies
Arizona - Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Arizona Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arizona - Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program aims to provide safe and enriching environments for students during non-school hours, particularly targeting economically disadvantaged students.	Not published	Varies
Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County Medical Staff High School Scholarship Aurora Health Care Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K	Not published	$1K
Lottery for Education: Afterschool Programs Grant Opportunity Tennessee Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $50K The Lottery for Education: Afterschool Programs Grant Opportunity aims to enhance academic enrichment for Tennessee students. This initiative supports public and not-for-profit organizations that provide afterschool educational programs.	Not published	$50K
Emeril's Culinary Garden & Teaching Kitchen The Emeril Lagasse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering - New Program (ExxonMobil) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The PLTW Engineering program, supported by ExxonMobil, aims to inspire K-12 students in STEM fields by providing resources and training for educators.	Not published	Varies
S.O.S. - Emergency Funds (Support Our Students) Children's Well-Being League F/K/a Children's Welfare League · Foundation Not published · $30K A crisis intervention program providing emergency financial assistance to high school students facing sudden emergencies and great challenges. The program distributes funds for special needs through student counselors and social workers.	Not published	$30K
Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Grants Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation (CERF), an affiliate of the Alaska Community Foundation, makes grants primarily to organizations based in and serving the Chugiak-Eagle River area of Alaska.	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 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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