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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Water's Cool @ School Grant Program Delta Dental of Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Now in its third year (as of 2022), the Water's Cool @ School grant program aims to help students understand the importance of drinking water and make it easier for students to do so during the school day.	Not published	Varies
Mary Lien Anderson Elementary School Fund (MLAESF) Grant Program Cambridge Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies An endowment-type fund designed to address both short-term and long-term needs of Cambridge Elementary School through grants and gifting recommendations. The fund is distributed at least once each year.	Not published	Varies
Field Trip Experiences (FTE) Grant Program DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Field Trip Experiences (FTE) Grant Program, managed by the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, provides funding for field trip tickets, educator professional development, and workshops.	Not published	Up to $100K
Linn, Don, Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $700 The Don Linn Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, provides $700 to a graduating senior from Beatrice High School.	Not published	$700
Little Falls Education Foundation Grant Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Little Falls Education Foundation Grant, managed by the Initiative Foundation, supports local nonprofit organizations and public schools.	Not published	Varies
Cadillac Area Community Foundation Community Grants Cadillac Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cadillac Area Community Foundation (Cadillac, MI) is currently accepting Community Grant applications (including the Trustee's Women's and Men's Giving Circle grants and CACF Trust grants) for projects benefiting the Cadillac Area…	Not published	Varies
Drive for 25 Farm to School Grant Adirondack North Country Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program designed to increase the amount of local produce and other ingredients served and purchased in public schools.	Not published	Varies
District Excellence Award Grants Brownsburg Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies District Excellence Award grants are awarded to entire grade levels or departments. These corporation-wide initiatives fill in the gaps left by budget restrictions and funding cuts.	Not published	Varies
Country School Grant Program Iowa Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Country School Grant Program, part of Iowa's Historical Resource Development Program, offers funding for preserving one-room and two-room school buildings.	Not published	Up to $5K
Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies To reduce the number of incidents of harassment and assault among the youth in Maryland by expanding the existing sexual harassment/assault prevention program.	Not published	Varies
Got the Dot High School Leadership Program Scholarship JJs Legacy · Foundation Not published · Varies To support high school students who develop educational campaigns about organ, eye, and tissue donation and demonstrate leadership excellence.	Not published	Varies
All Points North Foundation Education Grants All Points North Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The All Points North Foundation provides grants for U.S.-based projects and initiatives that improve public middle school education and teacher training.	Rolling	Varies
Mac McCutchan Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Mac McCutchan Memorial Scholarship, established by his children, honors the memory of their father.	Not published	$2K
Safe Routes to School Program Grant Washington State Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Up to $57.0M The Safe Routes to Schools Program (SRTS) provides funding to improve safety and mobility for children by enabling and encouraging them to walk and bicycle to school.	Not published	Up to $57.0M
Technical Education Equipment Grant Wisconsin Fast Forward · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants aim to support workforce development by funding technical education equipment for high school students in advanced manufacturing and construction.	Not published	$5K – $100K
2025-2026 ESC IDEA-B Sensory Impairments Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $1.4M The 2025-2026 ESC IDEA-B Sensory Impairments program, administered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance support for local educational agencies.	Not published	$1.4M
Yavapai College Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) Aid Low Income Student Aid Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Low Income Student Aid Inc (LISA) provides financial assistance to Verde Valley and Sedona high school students taking college-level classes in high-demand trades at Yavapai College's Clarkdale campus.	Not published	Varies
The Annual Fund Kohler School Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed to be used in the short term, the Annual Fund supports initiatives that enhance educational experiences for Kohler School District students.	Not published	Varies
Saving Energy at Home and School Program National Energy Education Development Project Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies NEED provides home energy efficiency kits and classroom curriculum focusing on energy use in the home to areas looking to reduce energy consumption. Families provide installation and energy consumption data during the program.	Not published	Varies
William Bennett Scott Scholarship Maryville City Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The William Bennett Scott Scholarship provides scholarships to African-American students at Maryville High School enrolling in four (4) year colleges or universities.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Fleeta Greenwood Grant Cycle Communities Foundation of Oklahoma · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PLTW Computer Science- New Program (Indiana) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The PLTW Computer Science- New Program grant offers Indiana schools $20,000 to implement new Project Lead The Way (PLTW) computer science programs for the 2026-2027 academic year.	Not published	Up to $20K
Student Spaceflight Experiments Program Marfa Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A nation-wide program where students design experiments that can be conducted both on Earth and in space.	Not published	Varies
BEST Capital Construction Grant Colorado Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The BEST Capital Construction Grant, managed by the Colorado Department of Education, offers competitive funding for capital construction projects in public school facilities.	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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