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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Fisher Arts Education Minigrants CultureSource · Foundation Not published · Varies CultureSource is a member association for non-profit arts and cultural organizations in Southeast Michigan serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston, Monroe and St. Clair counties.	Not published	Varies
Public School Districts and Tribal Compact Schools Funding Round Grant Washington State Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Varies The Washington State Department of Commerce’s mission is to strengthen communities in Washington. We are the lead state agency charged with enhancing and promoting sustainable community and economic vitality in Washington.	Not published	Varies
State Facilities Incentive Grant (SFIG) Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.6M The Texas Education Agency (TEA), as the pass-through entity, is the grantee from the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and TEA awards subgrants to non-federal entities such as local educational agencies (LEAs), including school…	Not published	Up to $1.6M
Great Idea Grants Birmingham Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300 – $3K The primary grant program offered by Birmingham Education Foundation (BEF) to support teacher initiatives, innovation, and student experiences that fall outside regular school or district budgets.	Not published	$300 – $3K
Education & Workforce Readiness: Postsecondary Grantmaking James Graham Brown Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The James Graham Brown Foundation is dedicated to making transformative philanthropic investments in Louisville and the Commonwealth of Kentucky that build on its strengths to continually advance our city and state.	Not published	Varies
Young Honda Grant Logan City School District Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Valued community partner Young Honda makes monthly donations to provide grants for teachers in the Logan City School District.	Not published	Up to $1K
Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry Grant National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry Grant, provided by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aims to enhance students' comprehension and application of geometry through innovative activities.	Not published	Up to $4K
2025-2026 Career and Technical Education, ESC Leadership Application Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $110K The 2025-2026 Career and Technical Education (CTE) ESC Leadership Application aims to enhance professional development for school systems, enabling the creation of high-quality CTE programs and work-based learning opportunities.	Not published	$110K
Get Kids Moving! Grant Program Life Time Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Chevron Mississippi) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Chevron is investing in the expansion of the PLTW Gateway program in Mississippi, which has already benefitted over 411,000 students and 9,500 teachers since 2009.	Not published	$5K
School Funding Request Arts Etc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Direct funding opportunity for schools to support arts integration into classrooms and other student needs.	Rolling	Varies
State Tutoring Grant Arizona Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The State Tutoring Grant, administered by the Arizona Department of Education, aims to provide tutoring for students attending schools rated D or F. This program enables parents to select approved tutoring services to enhance educational…	Not published	Varies
Impact Teaching Grants Hood River County Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hood River County Education Foundation created the Impact Teaching Grants program to help Hood River County School District educators fund ideas that would not normally be covered by the HRCSD budget.	Not published	Varies
Panther Pride Excellence in Leadership Scholarship Impact on Education Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K This scholarship is administered by Impact on Education for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Boulder Lodge #9 and recognizes excellence in leadership among BVSD graduating seniors.	Not published	$1K
Food Distribution Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provides USDA commodities to eligible public, private nonprofit schools, and residential child care institutions. County Government, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, State Colleges, State University, State Government	Not published	Varies
Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation Grant Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation is a private, non-profit organization wholly funded by Perrigo Company plc.	Not published	Varies
Forum Credit Union Foundation: Educator Grants Forum Credit Union · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The FORUM Credit Union Foundation offers educator grants to enhance educational opportunities in Marion, Hamilton, Johnson, Boone, Hendricks, and Hancock counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
Teacher Scholarship Opportunity West River Electric Assn Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Non-Priority List Grants DAS Grants · State Not published · Varies School construction project grants that can skip the Priority List for direct approval by the Office of Grants Administration. Eligible for certain types of school construction projects that do not require legislative approval.	Not published	Varies
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Subgrant Program Grant South Carolina Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Subgrant Program aims to enhance the health of elementary school students by providing free fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school day.	Not published	Varies
K-12 Grants Idaho Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Rolling · $300 – $2K The Idaho Humanities Council awards K-12 grants to support humanities education in Idaho classrooms. Staff select K-12 grant recipients on a rolling basis throughout the year.	Rolling	$300 – $2K
California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant California Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) aims to enhance career technical education for students from kindergarten through grade twelve.	Not published	Varies
Creative Learning Grants for Schools (IL) Illinois Arts Council Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Creative Learning Grants for Schools in Illinois, administered by the Illinois Arts Council, aim to enhance arts education in K-12 public and charter schools.	Not published	Up to $20K
2025-2026 SP Supports 3: Title III Engagement: Empowering Families of EB Students Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $250K The 2025-2026 SP Supports 3 program by the Texas Education Agency aims to empower families of emergent bilingual (EB) students through effective engagement activities.	Not published	$250K

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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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