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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LVEF Special Funding Request Form La Vernia Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies This form provides a means for La Vernia ISD administration and staff to request supplemental, real-time funding for unanticipated, immediate needs. It is intended to complement the Innovate Teaching Grant Application, not replace it.	Rolling	Varies
Digital Wish Donation Program Grant Mobile Beacon · Foundation Not published · Varies The Digital Wish Donation Program, initiated by Mobile Beacon, aims to provide affordable high-speed Internet access to K-12 schools, colleges, and libraries.	Not published	Varies
Industry Certifications Awards Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies Grant program providing reimbursement and awards for industry certification programs in Kentucky schools, with guidance documents and reimbursement guides available.	Not published	Varies
New Teacher Grants The Partnership Plan for Stillwater Area Public Schools · Foundation Not published · $100 – $300 The Partnership Plan proudly supports new Stillwater Area Public Schools educators with automatic grants based on the step they enter the district at.	Not published	$100 – $300
School In-Service Training Grants (9-12) National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The School In-Service Training Grants (9-12) offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics aim to enhance mathematics education in secondary schools.	Not published	Up to $4K
Association of American Educators Foundation Classroom Grant Association of American Educators Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Association of American Educators Foundation offers classroom grants of up to $500 for full-time educators to support various educational projects and materials.	Not published	Up to $500
Investor Education Grant Program (AR) Arkansas Securities Department · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Investor Education Grant Program in Arkansas provides funding between $2,500 and $5,000 to public schools and non-profit organizations for investment education aimed at students in grades 5-12.	Not published	$3K – $5K
NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education and Training) Program - New England Region New England Science & Sailing Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies NOAA B-WET is a competitive grant program supporting watershed education and training.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Launch- Program Expansion ( Huber) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $5K The PLTW Launch program, in collaboration with Huber, offers grants to public schools seeking to initiate or expand their PLTW offerings for the 2026-2027 academic year.	Not published	$5K
Rethink Your Drink Grant Program Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our home – the state of Iowa – has over 3 million people. And not all of them have the same access to good oral health care.	Not published	Varies
The Service League Awards Scholarship Endowment Fund Service League of Hickory Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $12K	Not published	$2K – $12K
Arts-in-Residencies Grant Millbrook Central School District · Foundation Not published · $4K – $16K Since 2008, MEF has provided $4,000 annually to each school ($16,000 district-wide).	Not published	$4K – $16K
Principals' Fund for Student Needs High Point Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual provision of grants to each school in High Point to spend on student needs. Since 2009, the fund has paid for student field trips, new library books and materials, band instruments, and other creative uses.	Not published	Varies
Buckeye Book Fair Literacy Awards Grant Buckeye Authors Book Fair Committee · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Buckeye Book Fair Literacy Awards support Ohio's reading initiatives by providing funding to nonprofit organizations, public libraries, and schools.	Not published	Up to $500
Rose Koury Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Founded in 1978, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is a tax-exempt trusted public charity that advances equity through philanthropy and community leadership.	Not published	Up to $20K
Iredell County COVID-19 Education Fund United Way of Iredell County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this fund supports academic excellence for students and economic success for families during pandemic-related disruptions.	Not published	Varies
Annual Grant (For Schools) Germantown Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K Annual grants given once a year to assist schools with academic programs, teaching initiatives, technology, and learning initiatives.	Not published	Up to $75K
School Improvement Grant The Opportunity Trust D/B/a Zest Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Opportunity Trust provides grants to support schools in improving educational quality and expanding access to effective public schools in St. Louis.	Not published	Varies
Scholarship America Essential Visionaries Fund Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Mission: We are an access-oriented institution that provides an impactful and inclusive education that integrates discovery and fosters holistic growth and well-being "so that all may learn." Vision: We empower every person to grow, thrive…	Not published	$5K – $10K
Talent Pipeline Development Elevate 215 · Foundation Not published · Varies One of three primary investment approaches used by Elevate 215. The program addresses critical teacher and school leader shortages in Philadelphia through pipeline development initiatives.	Not published	Varies
LTAA Faculty Innovation Grant Program Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The LTAA Faculty Innovation Grant Program has been supporting Lane Tech teachers for 10 years, having awarded over $280,000 to Lane Tech faculty.	Not published	Varies
Elmhurst Garden Club College Scholarship Grant Elmhurst Garden Club · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Elmhurst Garden Club College Scholarship aims to support Illinois residents pursuing education in horticulture, agriculture, floriculture, ecology, agronomy, botany, conservation, forestry, biology, landscape design, land management…	Not published	Up to $3K
GaMTSS Cohort 2026 Grant Georgia Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The GaMTSS Cohort 2026 initiative by the Georgia Department of Education aims to enhance educational outcomes for Georgia's 1.7 million public school students.	Not published	Varies
Youth Fund: Service-Learning Grants Community Foundation of Lorain County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Fund: Service-Learning Grants offer financial support to K-12 teachers in Lorain County for innovative Service Learning projects linking community service with educational curricula.	Not published	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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