Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated October 23, 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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Teacher Grants (General Program) Excellence in Education · Foundation Not published · $798 – $26K Excellence in Education provides grants to TTUSD teachers to support innovative classroom projects, supplemental materials, equipment, and curriculum enhancements. Recent funded projects include:	Not published	$798 – $26K
Pass It On Challenge Scholarships Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $47K A partnership between Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio and 13abc that distributes scholarship funds to participating local high schools. Scholarships are funded through donations collected during the Pass It On Challenge season.	Not published	Up to $47K
Arts in Education Grants The Frederick Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support arts education programming in Frederick County schools and educational settings. 115 E Church St \| Frederick, MD 21701 \| 301-662-4190	Not published	Varies
Fund-4-Students San Luis Coastal Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Student grant program offering awards to fund student-led efforts to improve their local high schools.	Not published	Up to $1K
Summer Arts Education Project Grants South Carolina Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Summer Arts Education Project Grants, provided by the South Carolina Arts Commission, aim to enhance arts education for K-12 students during summer breaks in 2022 and 2023.	Not published	Up to $15K
North Crawford Excellence in Education Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The North Crawford Excellence in Education Fund, managed by The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, aims to enhance educational opportunities in Southern Wisconsin.	Not published	Varies
Sweet Grass County Partners in Education Grant Sweet Grass Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sweet Grass County Partners in Education provides funding to enhance educational opportunities for students and staff in Sweet Grass County Schools.	Not published	Varies
Educator Grant Program Manhattan Beach Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The MBEF Educator Grant Program was created to support excellence in schools by empowering MBUSD educators with funding to implement projects that enhance teaching and learning throughout the district.	Not published	Varies
Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles (APCSP) Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles (APCSP) program aims to prepare high school students for careers in the high-demand field of computer science.	Not published	Up to $100K
Science Fair Clear Creek Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies CCEF supports science fair initiatives within CCISD as part of its Affinity Programs. Limited information available in provided materials.	Not published	Varies
Oklahoma Private School Opportunity Scholarship Oklahoma Islamic School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Oklahoma Private School Opportunity Scholarship is enabled by the Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act (Bill 969, approved in 2011).	Not published	Up to $6K
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc. (TMMMS) Grants Toyota · Foundation Not published · Varies Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc. (TMMMS) Grants aim to create impactful community partnerships through funding initiatives that enhance quality of life.	Not published	Varies
Financial Assistance Program Museum of Flight Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Museum of Flight's Financial Assistance Program supports schools and non-profit youth organizations in accessing the Museum's educational programs.	Rolling	Varies
Child and Adult Care Food Program Dept of Education Grants · State Not published · Varies Federal grant program providing food assistance for child and adult care programs. Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year starting April 1, 2026.	Not published	Varies
Walter D. Kruszewski Scholarship The John Tramontano Jr · Foundation Not published · Varies Named scholarship program offered by the JPT Foundation to support education.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Biomedical Science- Program Expansion (ON Semiconductor Foundation) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $10K Our Mission: Empower Students to Thrive in an Evolving World Our Philosophy for Education: We believe all students – beginning at a young age – need access to real-world, applied learning experiences that empower them to gain the skills…	Not published	$10K
George & Harriet Christopherson Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The George & Harriet Christopherson Scholarship, offered by The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, supports students from Janesville Charter Schools, Craig High School, and Parker High School.	Not published	Varies
Grants for Great Ideas Tyler Ind School District Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies No additional details were available in the provided website content.	Not published	Varies
Healthy Kids Initiative Call for Letters of Intent Paso del Norte Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (Foundation) seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to promote healthy eating behaviors, including fruit and vegetable consumption.	Not published	Varies
Vida Blue Scholarship Fund Summit Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ADAI School Nutrition Equipment Grants (Milk Dispenser / Cooler / Yogurt Parfait Cart) American Dairy Association Indiana Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies American Dairy Association Indiana provides in-kind equipment grants to Indiana school nutrition programs: a Hot Chocolate Milk Dispenser Kit, a Refuel with Milk reach-in cooler (for school athletics), and a Mobile Yogurt Parfait Bar Kit…	Rolling	Varies
PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Phillips 66) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Engineering program, in partnership with Phillips 66, aims to expand access to quality STEM education in underserved communities.	Not published	$10K
PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Lam Research) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion initiative aims to enhance STEM education by increasing access to Project Lead The Way (PLTW) programs in communities served by Burns & McDonnell.	Not published	$10K
SSEF Science and Technology Scholarship Sartell-St Stephen Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K	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 23, 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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