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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Oregon Advanced Placement Programs (AP/IB Test Fee Program) Education Grants · State Not published · Varies Program helping students in low-income situations participate in rigorous Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate coursework by reducing financial barriers.	Not published	Varies
Ernest R. Caverly Award for Excellence in Teaching Brookline Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Honor exceptional teachers who demonstrate excellence in teaching	Not published	Varies
Center for School Actions and Technical Assistance Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center for School Actions and Technical Assistance, supported by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance educational outcomes by providing strategic technical assistance to school systems.	Not published	Varies
Community Scholarships Cartersville Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides an avenue for local, community-based scholarships to be dispersed to students. The Foundation serves as a conduit for community-based scholarship programs, allowing local organizations and donors to support students.	Not published	Varies
THCF: Jelley Family Foundation Endowment for Children's Education Fund Grant Truman Heartland Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $8K The Jelley Family Foundation Endowment for Children's Education Fund, established in 2013 by Dr. Carl Jelley, supports educational initiatives for children in Eastern Jackson County, Missouri.	Not published	$5K – $8K
Roger M. Mulford Award Belmont Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K An annual award honoring Roger M. Mulford, a longtime beloved Belmont High School art teacher, to benefit deserving students in the pursuit and education of the fine arts.	Not published	$1K
METCO Supplemental Special Education Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The METCO Supplemental Special Education Grant aims to provide crucial support to districts serving Boston and Springfield students with significant special education needs.	Not published	Varies
Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program Grant Stop & Shop Helping Hands Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program addresses childhood food insecurity by partnering with schools to establish or support food pantries.	Not published	Varies
Robotics Education Development Grants Request for Applications New Hampshire Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $2K – $15K The New Hampshire Department of Education is offering Robotics Education Development Grants aimed at public and charter schools to establish robotics teams and participate in competitions.	Not published	$2K – $15K
Youth Leadership Fund Grant Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Youth Leadership Fund, established by Sally and Rick Botzler, aims to foster youth leadership skills in underserved communities by supporting K-12 initiatives focused on environment, sustainability, and community responsibility.	Not published	Up to $2K
Ride to the Wild Fund Grant Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ride to the Wild Fund Grant, established by Bill and Melissa Zielinski, supports Humboldt County K-12 teachers by covering transportation costs for educational field trips to local natural areas.	Not published	Varies
Higher Education Readiness (HER) Program Institute of International Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A secondary school scholarship and support program designed to increase girls' participation in higher education by providing financial support combined with innovative leadership and life skills training.	Not published	Varies
Miller Foundation: Arts (Small Org.) Grants James F & Marion L Miller Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Miller Foundation offers Arts Grants to support small organizations in Oregon, providing vital funding for artistic programming and operations.	Not published	Varies
Presnell Foundation Grant The H Clay and Wavie M Presnell · Foundation Not published · Varies The Presnell Foundation Grant supports North Carolina public and private schools, providing funding for educational programs and extracurricular activities.	Not published	Varies
Imagine Learning Foundation: Signature Grant Program Imagine Learning Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The Imagine Learning Foundation's Signature Grant Program aims to enhance the well-being of learners by supporting social and emotional learning (SEL) initiatives.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Cash for Classrooms Grants Casey's General Stores, Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K Casey's Cash for Classrooms Grants support K-12 public and nonprofit private schools through funding for physical improvements, material needs, teacher support, and community engagement.	Not published	$3K – $50K
1921 Scholarship Fund Rotary Club of Charlotte North Car · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Charlotte Rotary's longest running scholarship fund, established in 1921. The fund provides scholarships to undergraduate students on the basis of academic merit, financial need and community service.	Not published	Up to $2K
Bus Grants - Onsite School Programs Maryland Historical Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Educationally Deprived Children-Title I, Part A, Local School System Programs State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies This program provides financial assistance to local school systems based on the percentage of poor children to ensure that all children meet challenging academic and achievement standards.	Not published	Varies
Superior-Douglas County Arts Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Superior-Douglas County Arts Fund is to support projects and programs which help people develop an appreciation of the arts, make the arts accessible to all people, and expose people to a variety of multicultural arts…	Not published	Varies
Safe Schools Endeavor Grant Program Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Safe Schools Endeavor Grant Program, managed by the Northern New York Community Foundation, supports initiatives enhancing safety in K-12 schools across Jefferson and Lewis counties.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Principal's Emergency Fund Renton Schools Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Addresses critical needs by allowing principals and educators to quickly assist low-income students with urgent basic necessities.	Rolling	Varies
Gray Family Foundation: Environmental Education Grants Gray Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Gray Family Foundation offers Environmental Education Grants aimed at enhancing K-12 environmental education through outdoor experiences.	Not published	$5K – $20K
FY 2027 School Safety Officer Program Grant Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year 2027 School Resource Officer Incentive Grant Program Funding Opportunities for School Security Officers (SSO) grants.	Not published	Up to $50K

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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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