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 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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PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (Design Conveyer Systems) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The PLTW Launch program, supported by Designed Conveyor Systems, aims to expand educational opportunities in engineering for schools within 25 miles of Atlanta, Cincinnati, and Memphis.	Not published	$5K
Emergency Medical Training Grant – FY26 and FY27 – State Funds Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emergency Medical Training Grant for FY26 and FY27, provided by the Minnesota Department of Education, offers $450,000 annually to support Minnesota School Districts, Charter Schools, Tribally Controlled Schools, and Cooperative Units.	Not published	Varies
BCBSKS Foundation - Healthy Habits for Life Grants Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation offers Healthy Habits for Life Grants to support schools in promoting healthy lifestyle choices for K-12 students.	Not published	Up to $2K
Excellence in Education- Teacher Mini-Grant Program Siouxland Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Excellence in Education Teacher Mini-Grant Program, provided by the Siouxland Community Foundation, aims to enhance educational quality for children in Siouxland.	Not published	Up to $1K
Froedtert Hospital Scholarships (Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert West Bend Hospital) Community Memorial Hospital of Menomonee Falls Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual scholarship program designed to invest in the future of health care by supporting students committed to health care professions. Scholarships awarded through competitive application process.	Not published	Varies
Golden Futures Scholarship The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Identify, support, and hone the talents of Lee County high school students who wish to become teachers. Program aims to keep interested students in the community and recruit teachers from within the School District of Lee County.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Computer Science- New Program ( Georgia) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The PLTW Computer Science grant supports public and charter schools in Georgia to implement PLTW Computer Science programs.	Not published	Up to $20K
Legacy Grant Friendswood ISD Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K Grant program for larger-scale innovative projects and resources for Friendswood ISD classrooms.	Not published	$8K
Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership Grant Georgia Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $18K The Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership Grant aims to enhance family engagement for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) by funding parent mentors.	Not published	$18K
Safe Routes to Schools Mini Grants Seattle Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Safe Routes to Schools Mini Grants, offered by the Seattle Department of Transportation, aim to enhance safety for children walking or biking to school.	Not published	Up to $2K
First-Generation Graduate Scholarships Catholic Education Arizona · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships specifically aimed at students who are the first in their families to graduate high school and advance to college, ensuring future generations are well-educated	Not published	Varies
CTE Grant: Innovation Grants Arkansas Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The CTE Grant: Innovation Grants, offered by the Arkansas Department of Education, aims to enhance career pathways aligned with high-demand occupations.	Not published	Varies
Conservation & Environmental Stewardship Scholarship Truckee Donner Land Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies To support young local students pursuing conservation and environmental studies, stewarding the next generation of conservationists for the region.	Not published	Varies
School-Based Training Grants Indiana Youth Institute Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 IYI partners with school districts to deliver professional development opportunities that are accessible to school-based staff who often have limited access to IYI trainings due to scheduling conflicts during the school day.	Rolling	$500
Global Learning Fellowship Grant The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The NEA Foundation's Global Learning Fellowship empowers K-12 public school educators to integrate global competency into their teaching.	Not published	Varies
MHJF: Grants to Educators Martha Holden Jennings Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation provides grants to recognize and support outstanding PK-12 teachers in Ohio's public schools.	Not published	Up to $3K
Rockford Instrument Fund Rockford Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · 50% of annual instrument rental costs A scholarship program providing assistance with musical instrument rental costs for students interested in participating in orchestra or band programs at Rockford Public Schools.	Not published	50% of annual instrument rental costs
Balanced Calendar Grant Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Balanced Calendar Grant, funded by OSPI's federal ESSER funds, supports public school districts, educational service districts, state-tribal education compact schools, and charter schools.	Not published	Up to $100K
Digital Divide Grant Program - Low-Income Rural and Urban Schools California Public Utilities Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Digital Divide Grant Program, established under California's Public Utilities Code, aims to bridge the technology gap for low-income rural and urban schools.	Not published	Up to $100K
Youth Scholarship Program Clay Electric Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clay Electric Foundation (Keystone Heights, FL) runs an annual Youth Scholarship for high-school seniors whose primary residence is served by Clay Electric Cooperative, funded by an educational trust of unclaimed cooperative funds.	Not published	Varies
Norton Foundation Grant The Norton Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We believe that education is the force that reorganizes imagination into inventiveness and that transforms desire into action.	Not published	Varies
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Impact Funding Grant Northeast Missouri Electric Power Coop · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Career & Technical Education (CTE) Impact Funding program aims to enhance career exploration for students in grades 5-12 across a diverse region.	Not published	Up to $250K
Adams County/Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) Adams 14 Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In 2016, the Adams County Commissioners agreed to provide scholarships to Adams County School Districts using a matching grant from the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI).	Not published	Varies
OKC Living Classroom Grant Program Oklahoma City Zoo · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The OKC Living Classroom Grant Program aims to combat the decline of monarch butterflies, which have seen an 80% population drop due to habitat loss.	Not published	Up to $2K

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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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