Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated October 23, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,938 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: 2,938; 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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Beatrice Masonic Lodge #26 Lee and Elsie Donovan Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Beatrice Masonic Lodge #26 Lee and Elsie Donovan Scholarship offers $2,500 annually to graduating seniors from Beatrice High School.	Not published	Up to $3K
PreK & K-12 Tuition Assistance Community Foundation of Fayette County PA · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Dr. Penny Ferguson Scholarship Maryville City Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Maryville City Schools Foundation has established a scholarship in honor of Dr. Penny Ferguson, who dedicated over 50 years of service to the students at Maryville High School.	Not published	$3K
Hispanic Heritage Month Award Winchester Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This award is specified to invest in the future of students of Hispanic heritage, made available by local donors.	Not published	Varies
Big Green Jumpstart Big Green · Foundation Not published · $2K Big Green Jumpstart provides grants to schools to start or expand their edible garden programs, equipping schools with comprehensive garden kits and funding for garden-based education.	Not published	$2K
Simmons First Foundation: Mini Grant Simmons First Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K $1,000 up to $2,500 Projects must pertain to youth (K-12) in the fields of education or health care. Mini Grants are for immediate (long-term) needs for programs and entities must be a 501c3 organization.	Not published	$1K – $3K
21st Century Community Learning Centers/Texas ACE Cycle 11 Communities in Schools of the Dallas Regioninc · Foundation Not published · $1.5M Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) received a preliminary award of $1.48 million through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers/Texas ACE Cycle 11 program through the US Department of Education.	Not published	$1.5M
PLTW Computer Science- New Program- In Partnership With: Pentair Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $20K The PLTW Computer Science grant, in partnership with Pentair, supports schools in implementing the PLTW Computer Science program for the 2026-2027 academic year.	Not published	$20K
Park Foundation: School Food and Nutrition Grants Park Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Park Foundation Grants for School Food and Nutrition aim to ensure that all Tompkins County students have access to nutritious meals in schools.	Not published	Varies
VPEF Grant Application Vacaville Public Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Future Urban STEM Educator Scholarship (FUSE Scholars Program) Davenport University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies An NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Grant opportunity offered through Davenport University's College of Urban Education.	Not published	Varies
Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Grant Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Grant supports local nonprofits in Bourbon County, including public charities, schools, and government agencies.	Not published	$500 – $3K
AWARE Texas Expansion Program Evaluation and Support Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $343K The AWARE Texas Expansion Program Evaluation and Support, administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), provides federal and state grant awards to various educational entities, including school districts and nonprofit organizations.	Not published	$343K
Apple Run Grants (Physical Education) Belmont Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K $5,000 of funds raised from the annual FBE Apple Run are reserved for grants from the physical education department.	Not published	$5K
PLTW Gateway - New Program or Program Expansion (Verizon Innovative Learning) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The PLTW Gateway program, in collaboration with Verizon Innovative Learning, offers grants to support the implementation of computer science units in schools.	Not published	Up to $8K
Community Fund: Education Grants Akron Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $16K The Akron Community Foundation's Community Fund for Education Grants focuses on investing in the future of Summit County students.	Not published	$16K
U.S. Department of Education Assistance for Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Grant - Bridges Program Artsconnection Inc · Foundation Not published · $2.5M This was ArtsConnection's 13th federal grant awarded since 2001. Results expected to have impact on teaching of the arts in early childhood education throughout the United States.	Not published	$2.5M
TCF/Cletcher-Wessale Scholarship The Tuscola Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Houston Food Bank: Kids Cafe Grant Program The Houston Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Houston Food Bank's Kids Cafe Grant Program provides year-round access to nutritious meals for children in southeast Texas.	Not published	Varies
Modernization Grant Arkansas Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Modernization Grant, offered by the Arkansas Department of Education, supports Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways by funding 85% of equipment upgrades in established pathways. Schools must cover the remaining 15%.	Not published	Varies
Jamie Parsley Family Foundation Grant The Jamie Parsley Family · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jamie Parsley Family Foundation Grant offers funding for a wide range of educational initiatives, including arts, sciences, and athletics.	Not published	Varies
Williamston Schools Foundation Teacher/Staff Grants Williamston Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Williamston Schools Foundation awards grants that supplement and enhance the curriculum within Williamston Community Schools.	Not published	Varies
Miller Foundation: Education Grant James F & Marion L Miller Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The Miller Foundation: Education Grant aims to ensure equitable opportunities for all Oregon students.	Not published	$25K
Non-Priority List School Construction Grants DAS Grants · State Not published · Varies School construction grants for projects that can skip the Priority List process and receive direct approval by the DAS Office of Grants Administration. These are smaller projects that do not require legislative approval.	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 2,938 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 2,938 grants listed, 86 accept applications on a rolling basis, 206 have a published upcoming deadline, 978 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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