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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Mariners Care Equipment Donation Grant Mariners Care · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2017, Mariners Care Equipment Donation Grants have supported student-athletes across the Pacific Northwest in their baseball and softball journeys.	Not published	Varies
GrantED (Education Mini Grant) Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K GrantED (Education Mini Grant) aims to enhance educational experiences for teachers and students by providing funding of up to $3000 per application.	Not published	Up to $3K
Reliant Energy Scholarship Program Houston Texans Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K Each year, Reliant teams up with the Texans to award scholarships to Houston-area high school student-athletes who have exhibited remarkable leadership on the field, in the classroom, and throughout the community.	Not published	$10K
Intermountain Community Care Foundation: Utah Education Innovation Grants Intermountain Community Care Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Intermountain Community Care Foundation offers Utah Education Innovation Grants aimed at enhancing K-12 educational outcomes through innovative approaches.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Gateway Program Expansion - In Partnership With: Lockheed Martin Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Gateway Program Expansion, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, aims to enhance STEM education in schools across the United States.	Not published	$10K
KEF: Minigrant Grant Kennett Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300 The KEF Minigrant program, offered by the Kennett Education Foundation, supports innovative educational projects for K-12 teachers within the Kennett Consolidated School District.	Not published	Up to $300
Charter Fund: Seed Funding Grant Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund · Foundation Not published · $250K – $750K The Charter Fund: Seed Funding program supports nonprofit organizations operating high-performing public charter schools that aim to expand their reach by serving 250 to 1,000 additional students within two years.	Not published	$250K – $750K
Student Competitions Dare Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To support student participation in competitions and competitive opportunities. Dare Education Foundation supports various student competitions through funding.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Ardagh Group) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K The PLTW Engineering program expansion, supported by Ardagh Group, aims to enhance educational opportunities for over 500,000 PreK-12 students in local communities.	Not published	$15K
Oakland Art Grant Portfolio Program 4point0 Schools · Foundation Not published · $5K The Oakland Art Grant Portfolio Program provided comprehensive support to high school students developing competitive art portfolios for college admissions.	Not published	$5K
ScanSource Charitable Foundation Grant Scansource Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ScanSource Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting underrepresented children, PreK-12 education, and community-based family support.	Not published	Varies
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Missouri, Inc. (TMMMO) Grants Toyota · Foundation Not published · Varies Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Missouri, Inc. (TMMMO) Grants aim to enhance community quality of life through strategic partnerships with nonprofits.	Not published	Varies
Rock Prairie United Presbyterian Church Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rock Prairie United Presbyterian Church Scholarship, provided by The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, supports current and past graduates from local high schools, emphasizing active church membership and community service.	Not published	Varies
The Classroom Fund The Burkitt Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program offers financial support to New York's school age children (pre-K through grade 12) by reimbursing transportation costs for educational field trips to nature and historic sites.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Gateway - New Program Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $9K The PLTW Gateway - New Program offers grants to U.S. schools implementing the PLTW Gateway program for the first time. Schools can receive up to $9,100 to cover participation fees and training costs.	Not published	$9K
Forest Hill High School Gale Academy of Environmental Science and Technology Scholarships Palm Beach County Fishing · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fall Programs Grants: PTA Connected: Build Up and Belong National Congress of Parents & Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies PTA Connected: Build Up and Belong, sponsored by Discord This program is for high schools. Twenty-five (25) local PTAs/PTSAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $2,000 in funding.	Not published	Varies
Classroom Minigrants Logan City School District Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50 – $500 Provide funding for programs and projects designed to ensure that all students have access to quality education.	Not published	$50 – $500
IDEA-B Section 611 Department of Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Summer Reading Camp Community Partnership Grant South Carolina Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Summer Reading Camp Community Partnership Grant aims to support students struggling with reading proficiency by providing quality instructional services and engaging learning experiences.	Not published	Varies
Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund Grant North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · Foundation Not published · $30M – $50M The Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund supports North Carolina counties in addressing critical public school building needs through grants funded by the NC Education Lottery.	Not published	$30M – $50M
PLTW Engineering - New Program (Chevron Louisiana) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The PLTW Engineering grant, funded by Chevron Louisiana, aims to enhance educational experiences for K-12 students in Louisiana by expanding Project Lead The Way programs.	Not published	$20K
Central Minnesota Arts Grant Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $5K – $8K The Central Minnesota Arts Grant supports small to medium-sized arts organizations in Central Minnesota, aiming to enhance accessibility to the arts for local residents.	Not published	$5K – $8K

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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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