Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated October 24, 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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Elementary Computer Science Integration Professional Learning Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Charter Schools Program Start-Up Grant (MN) Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Charter Schools Program Start-Up Grant in Minnesota, offered by the Minnesota Department of Education, provides vital federal funding for new charter schools.	Not published	Up to $2M
Keep Learning Moving Forward Campaign Burke County United Way · Foundation Not published · $25K Address student needs and support educational continuity for Burke County Public Schools students	Not published	$25K
Watertown School Program Grants Watertown Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K	Not published	Up to $3K
Bates, Perley F. and Bessie V., Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $400 The Bates, Perley F. and Bessie V. Scholarship, managed by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, offers a $400 award to a graduating senior from Beatrice High School.	Not published	Up to $400
AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant Program American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant Program provides funding of up to $500 for K-12 teachers to enhance student learning in STEM subjects, particularly in Aerospace.	Not published	Up to $500
Student Scholarships St Vrain Valley Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
National Speleological Society: Education Grants National Speleological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Speleological Society offers Education Grants to support cave and karst education initiatives for K-12 students. Applications are accepted bi-annually, with deadlines on August 15th and January 15th.	Not published	Varies
Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) TransOptions Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Kids Count Grant Beaverton Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A competitive grant program for organizations and schools in the Beaverton School District. Based on the review committee materials, the foundation had $105,000 available for this funding cycle with 11 projects under review.	Not published	Varies
Genocide Education Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $160K The purpose of this competitive grant program is to support teaching and learning related to the history of genocide.	Not published	Up to $160K
Duluth Public Schools Fund Grant Program Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Duluth Public School Funds Grant Program, managed by Boreal Waters Community Foundation, awards grants ranging from $500 to $2000 annually to Duluth Public School staff for projects aimed at enhancing student growth.	Not published	$500 – $5K
David M. Rubenstein Scholarship Program The Economic Club of Washington DC · Foundation Not published · $20K One of the few large-scale scholarships dedicated exclusively to students graduating from D.C. public and charter schools.	Not published	$20K
Public Health-Seattle & King County School Health Services RFA Washington School-Based Health Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies Award investment to health organizations to provide medical, mental health, and health care access services for students	Not published	Varies
Healthy Eating Initiative 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
School Connections: Field Trip Scholarships (SGFT) Kohl Children's Museum · Foundation Not published · Varies A limited number of field trip scholarships are available to classrooms serving high populations of children receiving free or reduced lunches.	Not published	Varies
Principal Student Support Services Grant School-Based Healthcare Solutions Network, Inc. · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Principal Student Support Services Grant, offered by the School-Based Healthcare Solutions Network, aims to enhance mental health support for students in grades 6-12 at under-resourced public schools.	Not published	$5K – $25K
PLTW Launch- New Program ( Huber) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Launch program offers grants to public schools for implementing Project Lead The Way modules. Grantees must provide at least one module in the 2025-2026 academic year, with an additional module in subsequent years.	Not published	$10K
Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Charitable Fund Grant The Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Fund · Foundation Not published · $77K The Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Charitable Fund Grant is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, established in 1992.	Not published	$77K
School on the Move Prize Grant Edvestors Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The School on the Move Prize, awarded by EdVestors, recognizes exceptional school-wide improvement efforts within Boston Public Schools.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Title I Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provide funds to Maryland Department of Juvenile Service and Maryland State Department of Education-Adult Correctional Education to develop and implement programs for students through age 21 in juvenile services and adult correctional…	Not published	Varies
Michael Hawk Stampede Student Assistance Fund Lake Belton Band Boosters · Foundation Not published · Varies A financial assistance fund established by Lake Belton High School Band Boosters in honor of Michael "Mike" Hawk, a longtime supporter of the Stampede band program.	Not published	Varies
Monthly Curriculum Enrichment Grant Foundation of the Monroe County Community Schools Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FY26 Literacy Interventionists and Tutoring Programs Grant State of Nevada Department of Education · State Not published · Up to $1M The FY26 Literacy Interventionists and Tutoring Programs grant aims to enhance literacy proficiency for K-5 students through direct, on-campus interventions and tutoring.	Not published	Up to $1M

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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 24, 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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