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 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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New Chance Fund (Arts & Literature) Socialworks · Foundation Not published · $500K The New Chance Fund provides grants to Chicago Public Schools to support arts and literature enrichment programming. The fund was created following Chance the Rapper's $1 million donation to CPS in 2017.	Not published	$500K
SHS Annual Scholarships Omaha South High Alumni Association · Foundation Not published · From $1K Annual scholarships awarded each year to SHS seniors in the full amount received from the donor. These scholarships can also include memorials for a specific person.	Not published	From $1K
G.N. Wilcox Charitable Trust: Tuition Aid Programs Grant George N Wilcox General Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The G.N. Wilcox Charitable Trust provides tuition aid to tax-exempt educational institutions in Hawaii serving preschool to 12th grade children.	Not published	Varies
Elementary Reading Initiative Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $325K The Elementary Reading Initiative (ERI) provides districts with Technical Assistance to support districts leaders, campus leaders, and educators to implement high-quality instructional materials and research based instruction.	Not published	$325K
The Giving Campaign Piedmont Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Piedmont Education Foundation's primary annual fundraising initiative to provide sustained financial support to Piedmont Unified School District (PUSD).	Not published	Varies
Teacher Mini-Grants Program Rhode Island Education Collective · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Awards mini-grants to K–12 public school teachers across Rhode Island, supporting impactful classroom projects ranging from specialized literacy training to hands-on science equipment and enrichment experiences beyond the classroom.	Not published	Up to $1K
Nashville Earth Day Environmental Project Grants Centennial Park Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $3K – $60K Centennial Park Conservancy (Nashville, TN) runs the Nashville Earth Day Environmental Project Grants — grassroots orgs, schools, and community groups for environmental projects across Nashville; ~15–21 awards/yr from a $48k–$60k pool.	Not published	$3K – $60K
Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers Grant National Science Teachers Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers recognizes outstanding educators who create interdisciplinary, inquiry-based lesson plans.	Not published	Up to $2K
Career and Technical Education Grade Expansion Program Grant North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · Foundation Not published · Up to $65K The Career and Technical Education Grade Expansion Program aims to enhance educational opportunities in North Carolina by expanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for 6th and 7th graders.	Not published	Up to $65K
KeyBank Shed-ucation Initiative Grant St Vincent De Paul Society of Lane County Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K Innovative program spearheading collaboration between SVdP, Lane Workforce Partnership, and Lane Educational Service District (ESD).	Not published	$150K
East Grand Education Fund Grant Grand Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The East Grand Education Fund, part of the Grand Foundation, enhances education in Grand County, Colorado, by supporting innovative projects in the East Grand School District.	Not published	Varies
Water's Cool @ School Smile 180 Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Early College Planning Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Early College Planning Grant aims to provide essential planning resources for applicants seeking Massachusetts Early College Designation.	Not published	Up to $50K
Transportation Fund Conner Prairie Museum Inc · Foundation Not published · $5 – $500 Reimbursement program to support field trips for economically disadvantaged students.	Not published	$5 – $500
MEF PTA/PTSA Grant Mountain Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Third component of MEF's 3-part grant funding structure. These discretionary grants are distributed directly to PTA and PTSA organizations to support initiatives identified by parent organizations in collaboration with school leadership.	Not published	Varies
Nucor Grant Logan City School District Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Nucor offers grants to teachers in the Logan City School District on a yearly basis.	Not published	Varies
Opportunity Grants - Community Douglas County Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Help educators and schools support essential needs of their students through need-based funding.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Chevron Louisiana) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The PLTW Gateway grant, supported by Chevron, aims to enhance educational experiences in Louisiana by expanding Project Lead The Way programs.	Not published	$5K
Beyond Books Grant Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 Helps first-year teachers supply and equip their classrooms with educational materials and supplies. First-time teachers often spend hundreds of dollars of their own money on supplemental classroom supplies.	Not published	$100
New Teacher Grants San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 Grants to help new teachers create welcoming and engaging classrooms. Awards are provided as Amazon gift cards to enable socially-distanced shopping.	Not published	$100
Nate Hurwitz Award & Memorial Scholarship Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K	Not published	$1K
Michigan Diesel Emission Reduction Program Grants Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities · Foundation Not published · $25K – $1.2M Grants toward replacing aging school buses with low- or zero-emission models. The program aims to reduce diesel emissions and improve air quality in Michigan communities.	Not published	$25K – $1.2M
FACE Unrestricted Scholarship Fund The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K Provides general scholarships as financial aid for K-8 students attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fall River.	Not published	$250 – $2K
PLTW Computer Science - New Program or Program Expansion (Indiana Commission for Higher Education) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The PLTW Computer Science grant, offered by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, provides funding for teacher training in PLTW Computer Science Core Training.	Not published	$2K

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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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