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 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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Asthma in Action: Creating Asthma-Friendly Schools Grant Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Foundation Not published · $4K The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is launching the 'Asthma in Action: Creating Asthma-Friendly Schools' initiative to enhance asthma management in K-12 schools.	Not published	$4K
Kid Booster Grants Naperville Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant California Casualty · Foundation Not published · $1K The California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant aims to support public middle and high school sports programs facing funding challenges due to budget cuts.	Not published	$1K
ASCA: Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grants Alaska State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Alaska State Council on the Arts offers Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grants to support organizations delivering cultural heritage programs for children and youth in Alaska.	Not published	Up to $10K
Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS Fund) Minndependent · Foundation Not published · $41.7M To help nonpublic schools safely reopen or keep schools open during COVID-19 pandemic	Not published	$41.7M
Essentials for Excellence Fund Brownsburg Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Essentials for Excellence Fund supports the BCSC Food & Clothing Pantry and the Fast Track Program. This fund addresses two fundamental needs: tools for learning and food security.	Not published	Varies
School Trip Travel Grants The Galena Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1K To promote school age visits to historic sites in Galena and Jo Daviess County.	Rolling	$1K
Links to Learning Classroom Grants Achieve Twin Cities · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 Support innovation and help educators launch new projects	Not published	Up to $750
Fred K. Memorial Scholarship Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
Youth Philanthropy Program Grants Bexley Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K A high school student-led grant-making program that educates students about the philanthropic process while awarding grants to support needs identified by Bexley staff and students.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Father Angelo Gambatese Scholarship Fund St Stephen of Hungary School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship fund established to honor Father Angelo Gambatese OFM, who served as Pastor of Saint Stephen of Hungary Church from 2000-2013. Fr.	Not published	Varies
Education Support Grants Ashland Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies ASF's Education Support Grant program funds broader school/district initiatives requested by educators (e.g., 2021-22 total $42,500: music coaches, tutoring center, science equipment, vocational programming).	Not published	Varies
Excellence in Education Grant Otsego Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program for educational excellence initiatives. Specific details about eligibility, focus areas, and award amounts are not provided in the available website content.	Not published	Varies
Rodney B. Benson Memorial Scholarship Cambridge Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
W.D. Farr Endowment Fund Grants Weld Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The W.D. Farr Endowment Fund Grants, administered by the Weld Community Foundation, support youth-focused initiatives in Greeley, Colorado. These grants aim to enhance quality of life through K-12 educational projects and youth programs.	Not published	Up to $4K
School-based Truancy Prevention and Reduction Initiatives Kids Forward Inc · Foundation Not published · $225K – $900K	Not published	$225K – $900K
Heritage Education Link Program (HELP) Grants Chinese Historical and Cultural Project · Foundation Not published · Varies Types of Programs Funded (Based on 2016-2025 Recipients):	Not published	Varies
State of Ohio Industry Sector Partnership (ISP) Grant The Health Collaborative · Foundation Not published · $250K	Not published	$250K
2025-2026 ESC Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL) Funding Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $400K The 2025-2026 ESC Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL) Funding Grant, offered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance public education by certifying ESC teams as TSL Lead Coaches and TSL Performance Management Data Specialists.	Not published	$400K
Indian Education for All Stipends & Travel Grant Wyoming Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $550 The Indian Education for All Stipends & Travel Grant aims to enhance Indigenous knowledge in Wyoming classrooms by providing financial support for K-12 educators to invite Tribal Knowledge Keepers.	Not published	Up to $550
Collaborative Matching Grants Bay Village Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $750	Rolling	$750
Performing Arts Grants Putnam Education Partnership Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides funding to Performing Arts programs to serve economically disadvantaged students The PEP Foundation is a recipient of United Way Grant Funding	Not published	Varies
Sholl-Freede Family Education Award and Grant World of Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The 2025 Sholl-Freede Family Education Award and grant will recognize organizations making extraordinary contributions to educate children through anti-hate and anti-bullying programming - including projects that actively combat hate…	Not published	Varies
Nourishing Neighbors The Albertsons Companies Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Communities where Albertsons Companies operates. To find operating locations, see the Investor Relations site.	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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