Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,936 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. 1,550 list an award amount, with a median of $7,500.

Grants tracked: 2,936; from 1,427 funders
Median award: $7,500; middle half $2,000–$30K
Total listed funding: $261.6M; across 1,550 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 86; 204 with a published date

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GGS Early Literacy Grant Program Bella Vista Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Bella Vista Foundation (BVF) is the legacy of sisters Georgiana Gerlinger Stevens and Jean Gerlinger Kirkwood, who gave generously throughout their long and eventful lives in the Bay Area and beyond.	Not published	Varies
GSBA Risk Management Services Safety Grant Georgia School Boards Association Risk Management Fund · Foundation Not published · $319 – $75K The GSBA RMS Safety Grant provides member school districts with critical resources to implement and improve safety initiatives that protect students, staff, and school communities across Georgia.	Not published	$319 – $75K
Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program (ND) Grant North Dakota Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program in North Dakota provides funding for projects that enhance transportation options, including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, Safe Routes to School initiatives, and environmental mitigation…	Not published	Varies
AMS Peace & Social Justice Seed Grants The American Montessori Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual grants awarded by the AMS Peace & Social Justice Committee to help fund projects that promote peace and social justice education.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Emergency Tuition Assistance Fund Foundations in Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Emergency funding established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide tuition assistance for elementary school families in Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Schools experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic.	Not published	Varies
Alaska Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Alaska Department of Education & Early Development · Foundation Not published · $50K – $900K The Alaska Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant aims to enhance student learning beyond school hours.	Not published	$50K – $900K
Increasing the Number of Certified Teachers in Philadelphia Public Schools RFP Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Penn Foundation's RFP aims to increase the percentage of certified teachers in Philadelphia public schools, addressing the critical shortage of diverse educators.	Not published	Varies
Orange Schools Foundation Grants Program Orange Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Canadian Farm to School Grant Whole Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Canadian Farm to School Grant, supported by Farm to Cafeteria Canada and the Whole Kids Foundation, provides funding up to $10,000 for schools across Canada to enhance local food initiatives.	Not published	Up to $10K
Bloomberg Philanthropies Grant for Youth Apprenticeships Listed by Horizon Education Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $500K	Not published	$500K
Arthur Miller Foundation Fellows Program (Connecticut) Arthur Miller Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arthur Miller Foundation operates a Fellows Program in Connecticut to support certified public school theater teachers in creating and maintaining sustainable in-school theater programs.	Not published	Varies
Child, Adult Food Care and Summer Food Service Program Department of Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Education: Field Trip Grants Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley offers Field Trip Grants of up to $2,000 for public schools in Dutchess and Ulster Counties.	Not published	Up to $2K
Fine Arts Initiative Grant Maryland State Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $1K – $70K The Fine Arts Initiative Grant, established by the Maryland General Assembly, aims to enhance arts education for prekindergarten-12 students in local education agencies.	Not published	$1K – $70K
Public Charter Schools Program--Planning and Implementation Discretionary Subgrant Grant South Carolina Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $850K – $1M The South Carolina Department of Education offers the Public Charter Schools Program Discretionary Subgrant to foster the development and initial operation of new charter schools.	Not published	$850K – $1M
Harold Simmons Foundation Grant - Mental Health Services Communities in Schools of the Dallas Regioninc · Foundation Not published · $500K Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) received a grant of $500,000 from The Harold Simmons Foundation to support CISDR's Safer Students, Stronger Schools Campaign (4S).	Not published	$500K
Peter Landolt Scholarship (Wappingers School District) Hope for Youth Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K New scholarship award introduced in 2023 for graduating high school seniors in the Wappingers School District, honoring Peter Landolt. Introduced in 2023 as a new scholarship offering.	Not published	$5K
If Only I Had… Notes for Education Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies If Only I Had… is a grant program designed to fill gaps in music education programs by funding specific needs that teachers and schools identify.	Rolling	Varies
Arts Residencies in Schools Grant Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomer · Foundation Not published · $1K – $6K The Arts Residencies in Schools Grant provides funding to teaching artists in Montgomery County, MD, allowing them to create curriculum-based arts programs that serve students in local schools.	Not published	$1K – $6K
San Domenico Grammar School Scholarships The DRG Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Learning Communities for School Success Program (CA) Grant California Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $30K – $2M The Learning Communities for School Success Program (CA) aims to support evidence-based, non-punitive programs that help vulnerable students remain in school.	Not published	$30K – $2M
Tuscola Educational Foundation Fund Scholarship The Tuscola Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Housing Stability Fund Vancouver School District Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Housing Stability Fund provides one-time emergency rental assistance to Vancouver Public Schools families facing housing instability to prevent homelessness.	Rolling	Varies
Teacher Grants Prosper Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant opportunity for innovative classroom projects and educational initiatives The Prosper Education Foundation offers grants to support creative ideas and innovations in the classroom.	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 2,936 grants for k-12 schools Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 1,550 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, 1,427 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for k-12 schools due?

Of 2,936 grants listed, 86 accept applications on a rolling basis, 204 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, 46% 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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