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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Jim Hainlen Stillwater Orchestra Legacy Fund The Partnership Plan for Stillwater Area Public Schools · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jim Hainlen Stillwater Orchestra Legacy Fund enriches the experiences of Stillwater Area Public Schools orchestra students beyond what is possible in the regular school budget.	Not published	Varies
BDUSD Education Fund Fond Du Lac Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K Grant program providing awards for creative projects requested by Beaver Dam Unified School District employees for the benefit of BDUSD students, beyond those allocated by the district itself.	Not published	$500 – $3K
FWAC: School Arts Project Grants The Five Wings Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Five Wings Art Council offers the School Arts Project Grants to enhance arts education in public schools across Todd, Morrison, Wadena, Cass, and Crow Wing Counties, Minnesota.	Not published	Up to $5K
Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Grant Oregon Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $10K The Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Grant, authorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), aims to enhance academic achievement for all students.	Not published	$10K
Kiwanis Club of Lincoln Community Grants Lincoln Kiwanis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Award grants as part of the annual budget process to support projects and programs that align with Kiwanis objectives and improve the lives of youth in the community.	Not published	Varies
Arts Education: One-year Grant The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Participating in the arts confers numerous benefits, from providing captivation and pleasure, to providing a vehicle for self-expression, to promoting cognitive growth and the capacity for empathy.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Nuvance Health Taconic IPA Science Education Grants Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Nuvance Health Taconic IPA Science Education Grants aim to enhance science education for secondary teachers in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Pi Chubb Field Trip NJ Grant (Community Foundation of New Jersey) Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K This opportunity funds trips to arts and cultural organizations, historical landmarks, nature preserves, science institutions, and college tours.	Rolling	Up to $2K
SLSF Fund (Spring Lake Schools Foundation Fund) Spring Lake Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To supplement the school district's available funding to maintain and enhance academic excellence.	Not published	Varies
District-Wide Classroom Review Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education.	Not published	Varies
Regional Field Trip Scholarships Texas State History Museum Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Texas State History Museum Foundation partners with generous funders to provide scholarships for transportation and lunches for economically-challenged classrooms to attend field trips at the Bullock Museum.	Not published	Varies
MEF Tracy PTA Tiger Support Fund Millcreek Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To build support and funds for Tracy Tiger (the school's mascot/cheerleader) to welcome new students, lead school assemblies, and inspire Tracy pride in school hallways.	Not published	Varies
Seven Towns' Educational Enrichment Grant Program Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $1K The Seven Towns' Educational Enrichment Grant Program, managed by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, aims to enhance educational experiences for students and teachers in the Central Berkshire Regional School District.	Not published	$100 – $1K
Conservation Education Grant Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Conservation Education Grant supports educational programs in forestry and natural resources for pre-K to 12th-grade students and their educators.	Not published	Up to $12K
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Listed by Owen County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $900	Not published	Up to $900
CEDAR Educational Donations North Carolina Coal Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Donations to support educational initiatives for students in grades K–12 through CEDAR (an education-focused organization).	Not published	Varies
Vitality Grants: Arts Education Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Vitality Grants: Arts Education program by the Rochester Area Community Foundation aims to enhance equitable access to arts education for PreK-12 students in the region.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Dance Team Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200 The Dance Team Scholarship, awarded by the Beatrice High School Dance Team, provides a $200 financial boost to a deserving graduating senior.	Not published	$200
Cole Foundation Grants Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cole Foundation Grants, part of the Foundation For The Carolinas, support local nonprofits in Richmond County, NC. With over $31 million awarded since 2015, the foundation focuses on enhancing community welfare through various projects.	Not published	Varies
Education Mini Grants Bay Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500	Not published	Up to $500
Arizona Humanities AZ Reads Grant Arizona Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Arizona Humanities' AZ Reads provides up to $2,000 for K-12 literacy programs led by Arizona schools and community libraries (books, program supplies, author visits, and more) that provide humanities-based literacy programming for youth.	Not published	Up to $2K
Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Award Grant Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Award, administered by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, recognizes educators in select Mississippi counties for their innovative teaching projects.	Not published	Up to $2K
OSSE FY26 Whole Child and Educator Wellness Grant District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K The OSSE FY26 Whole Child and Educator Wellness Grant aims to enhance health and wellness in early childhood education and public schools in Washington, D.C. By fostering partnerships with community-based organizations, the grant supports…	Not published	$50K – $150K
Golden Acorn Classroom Mini-Grants Berrien Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 Berrien Community Foundation wants to give creative teachers and other school staff a hand! We know that many educators would like to do extra projects but funding can stand in the way.	Not published	Up to $500

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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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