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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Advancement Grant Los Angeles County: Department of Arts and Culture · State Not published · Up to $25K The Advancement Grant Program provides flexible matching grants to support Los Angeles County school districts in delivering quality arts education.	Not published	Up to $25K
Norm Pippin Mental Health Fund White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundat · Foundation Not published · Varies Listed among the various grants available through the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation. Limited information provided on website.	Not published	Varies
Nancy B. Elliott Writer-in-Residence Program Needham B Broughton Capital · Foundation Not published · $3K Guides students through the process of writing personal essays for college applications. A professional writer provides individual sessions with high school seniors in preparation of their personal essay for college applications.	Not published	$3K
Teacher Externship Program Dallas County Local Workforce Development Board · Foundation Not published · Varies An innovative initiative supported by grant funding from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) designed to enhance Career and Technical Education (CTE) in middle and high schools throughout Dallas County.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Relief Fund CMS Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3.6M	Not published	$3.6M
Annual Grants Conewago Valley Foundation for Educ Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To augment and enrich the educational opportunities available to students by advancing innovation Applications are reviewed on the following criteria (out of 100 points total):	Not published	Varies
GPFPE General Grant Program Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The GPFPE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation established to support educational initiatives in Grosse Pointe Public Schools. The Foundation works to align grant funding with the district's strategic plan priorities.	Not published	Varies
Career Technical Education Partnership Program Planning and Implementation Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Career Technical Education Partnership Program Planning and Implementation Grant, funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, aims to support districts in planning or implementing CTE Partnership…	Not published	Varies
The Shell Science Teaching Award Grant National Science Teachers Association · Foundation Not published · $10K The Shell Science Teaching Award, a collaboration between Shell USA, Inc. and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), honors an exceptional K-12 classroom teacher who significantly influences students, their school, and the…	Not published	$10K
Early Literacy Alignment (ELA) Mini-Grants The Foundation for Public Education in Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
CAC: Arts Education Exposure Grant California Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The CAC: Arts Education Exposure Grant, offered by the California Arts Council, aims to enhance students' exposure to high-quality artistic performances and exhibits.	Not published	Up to $25K
Martin Family Classroom Grant Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $250 Specialized grant program supporting STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) classroom projects in Ravalli County K-12 public schools.	Rolling	$250
Michelson Spark Grants - Open Educational Resources (OER) The Michelson 20MM Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Michelson Spark Grants aim to enhance affordable, equitable, and high-quality educational experiences through the use of Open Educational Resources (OER).	Not published	Up to $25K
Mini Grants Program The Pelham Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K To foster and reward faculty initiative by funding creative and innovative projects that enrich the standard curriculum and directly enhance educational opportunities for a significant number of students.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Malone Family Scholars Program Santa Fe Preparatory School · Foundation Not published · Varies A $2 million endowment from the Malone Family Foundation to expand Santa Fe Prep's tuition assistance program for gifted and talented students. Earnings from the endowment are used to provide scholarships.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering- Program Expansion ( Georgia) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Engineering Program Expansion in Georgia offers $10,000 grants to eligible public and charter schools in designated counties.	Not published	$10K
REF Essential Needs Fund Rockford Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies A rapid-response fund established to support Rockford Public Schools students and families facing unmet basic needs through requests submitted by RPS staff members.	Rolling	Varies
Electric School Bus Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies Provides grants to purchase and lease electric school buses to serve Maryland public school students.	Not published	Varies
Kiwanis Turn Around Scholarship (TAS) Program Lincoln Kiwanis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides personal recognition and scholarships to graduating at-risk high school seniors for continuing education, which may be college, vocational, or trade school.	Not published	Varies
Kors, Lois E., Educational Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kors, Lois E., Educational Scholarship, established by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, aims to support Beatrice High School graduates in pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
GFWC – Gun Lake Area Martin Public Schools Classroom Grant Barry Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Supporting classroom grants for Martin Public Schools.	Not published	Varies
Elaine Sirkin Forbes Scholarship Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Established in 1945, The Pittsburgh Foundation is one of the nation’s oldest community foundations and as of 2022 is the 18th largest of more than 750 similar foundations across the United States.	Not published	$1K
Fund for Excellence in Education Grants Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Fund for Excellence in Education Grants provides funding opportunities for classroom teachers in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
Helen Strobl Memorial Scholarship Award Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K This scholarship is presented to high school students who have demonstrated academic achievement and a commitment to pursuing an education and career in the field of nursing.	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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