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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Frank Manning, DDS Memorial Scholarship Hot Springs County School District · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Minnesota Reading Corps Serveminnesota · Foundation Not published · Varies Minnesota Reading Corps is ServeMinnesota's flagship early literacy program.	Not published	Varies
Bill Russell Scholarship Fund Summit Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Equity in Mathematics Grant (PK-6) National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Equity in Mathematics Grant (PK-6) aims to enhance mathematics education for underrepresented student groups, addressing disparities linked to race, gender, and culture.	Not published	Up to $8K
2025-2026 Learning Acceleration Supports Opportunities (LASO) Cycle 4 Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies 2025-2026 Learning Acceleration Supports Opportunities (LASO) Cycle 4 Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) is a single, consolidated application that combines grants, allotments, and in-kind supports, bundled around a few key…	Not published	Varies
Student Outreach Awards Grant Arkansas Space Grant Consortium · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Student Outreach Awards, provided by the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium, aim to support K-12 educators and organizations in Arkansas by funding projects related to aerospace and STEM fields.	Not published	Up to $5K
FY27 480-10-3701 Early Childhood Block Grant: Preschool for All 3-5 Early Childhood · State Not published · Varies To provide at least 12.5 hours weekly of high-quality preschool, including comprehensive developmental screening, bachelors-level early childhood licensed teachers, and standards-aligned research-based curriculum to provide children with a…	Not published	Varies
Community Education Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies State grant program supporting community education initiatives in Kentucky schools. Award notifications available for multiple fiscal years (FY2018-FY2026).	Not published	Varies
AED Grants USA Football Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AED Grant, offered by USA Football, supports youth organizations, middle schools, and high school girls flag football programs in acquiring essential Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).	Not published	Varies
Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grant The Pittsburg Conference (Pittcon) · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grant (PCMNCG) supports small college science departments by providing grants for scientific equipment, teaching aids, and library materials.	Not published	Up to $10K
Hillsboro Excellence in Education Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hillsboro Excellence in Education Fund, established in 2012, provides essential support for educational programming outside the Hillsboro School District's budget.	Not published	Varies
Oliver's Fund Grants Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Saranac Lake Public School Education Fund Grant Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Saranac Lake Public School Education Fund, supported by the Adirondack Foundation, enhances education for students in Saranac Lake.	Not published	Varies
Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP) State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Varies Through the passage of Propositions 47, 55, 1D, and most recently, 51, $1.4 billion has been made available to charter schools for construction of new facilities or rehabilitation of existing school district facilities.	Not published	Varies
College Prep Grants Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jack and Jill of America Foundation offers College Prep Grants aimed at enhancing college readiness for African American children. These grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to building a pipeline of talent.	Not published	Varies
Accelerating Innovative + Equitable Workforce Pathways Grant Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Blue Grass Community Foundation, with support from the Walton Family Foundation, is offering a second round of a two-round funding opportunity aimed to foster the development of innovative education-to-workforce programs.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Computer Science- New Program- In Partnership With Emerson NI Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The PLTW Computer Science program, in partnership with Emerson NI, aims to inspire students through hands-on STEM learning experiences.	Not published	Up to $10K
PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Ameren) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $10K Ameren has partnered with PLTW to inspire students and provide the hands-on STEM learning experiences necessary to thrive in life beyond the classroom.	Not published	$10K
Crown the Kids Needs-Based Scholarship Program Crown Leadership Academy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Mini-Grants For Teachers Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500	Not published	Up to $500
Grant Program Golden Civic Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The foundation supports a wide range of community initiatives including: Based on historical grant recipients (2018-2025), the foundation:	Not published	Varies
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Classroom Resources Grants American Theatre Wing Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative offers Classroom Resources Grants aimed at enhancing theatre education in under-resourced public schools.	Not published	Up to $50K
20% Facilities Funds / Vocational SEEK Awards Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies Funding for 20% vocational facilities and equipment. Previously known as 20% Vocational SEEK Awards, now called Facilities Funds.	Not published	Varies
Friends & Family Grants Berkeley Public Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Friends & Family Grants support teachers and classroom initiatives, often focused on play-based learning and preschool programs.	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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