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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EDS (Economically Disadvantaged Schools) Program Tax Credit Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools · Foundation Not published · $60M Tax credit program designed to support economically disadvantaged schools in Pennsylvania. BLOCS is the sole administrator for this program.	Not published	$60M
College Scholarships for Garces Seniors Bakersfield Catholic Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bakersfield Catholic Education Foundation manages college scholarships exclusively for Garces Memorial High School seniors attending college.	Not published	Varies
CFF School Garden Grants California Fertilizer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The CFF School Garden Grants, funded by the California Fertilizer Foundation, aim to enhance agricultural education for California's youth through hands-on gardening experiences.	Not published	$2K
NCSS Grant for the Enhancement of Geographic Literacy National Council For The Social Studies · Foundation Not published · $3K The NCSS Grant for the Enhancement of Geographic Literacy aims to improve geography education in schools and enhance students' geographic literacy at various educational levels.	Not published	$3K
PLTW Gateway - New Program (PPG Industries) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The PLTW Gateway grant, funded by PPG Industries, aims to support schools in implementing PLTW Gateway programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. Schools must offer two different PLTW units over two years and complete grant reporting.	Not published	$5K
Marguerite Kelly Scholarship Rye Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Established in 1995 with the establishment of the Rye Education Foundation, this scholarship honors middle school teacher Marguerite Kelly.	Not published	$1K
PLRAC: K-12 School Arts Project Grant Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council is offering the K-12 School Arts Project Grant to support artist residencies, live performances, mini-workshops, and arts-related field trips for students.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Career Discovery Day Scholarships Community Hospital Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 These scholarships recognize exceptional high school seniors who exhibit passion for pursuing college education in healthcare. The program is funded by the Community Hospital Health Foundation and made possible through donor generosity.	Not published	$500
Lillie F. Fitzgerald Excellence in Teaching Award Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The highest honor at the local level to recognize and encourage teaching excellence in the classroom.	Not published	Varies
New Chance Fund: Career Connected Learning Socialworks · Foundation Not published · $500K A specialized track of the New Chance Fund focused on providing career-connected learning opportunities for high school students in Chicago Public Schools. The fourth cohort was announced August 29, 2025.	Not published	$500K
Dale and Marilyn Hasler Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Dale and Marilyn Hasler Memorial Scholarship, established by family and friends, supports graduating seniors from Heritage Hills and Southridge High Schools.	Not published	$1K
Edna S. Hargrett Fund Central Florida Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Distributions from the fund provide scholarships for Jones High School students to attend college and makes an annual contribution to the Choral Music Program at Jones High School.	Not published	Varies
Monday Musical Club Grant Berrien Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Monday Musical Club Grant, offered by the Berrien Community Foundation, aims to enhance music education in Berrien County.	Not published	Varies
Unique Projects Grant Riverside County Office · Foundation Not published · Varies The Unique Projects Grant supports innovative projects that enhance educational programs and student learning experiences. Grants have been awarded for equipment and resources that provide hands-on training aligned with industry standards.	Not published	Varies
Virginia Swihart Beginning Teacher Fund New Haven Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Small grants to help beginning teachers with their classroom needs and supplies.	Not published	Varies
MAGIP Van Shelhamer Memorial K-12 Education Grant Montana Association of Geographic Information Professionals · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The MAGIP K-12 Education Grants support the integration of geographic information technologies in Montana's K-12 classrooms.	Not published	Up to $2K
COVID-19 Educator Relief Fund Fayetteville Public Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To receive immediate dollars to support the urgent needs of teachers and the care of students in response to the COVID-19 national health emergency.	Not published	Varies
Super Smiles at School Mini Grants Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Super Smiles at School Mini Grants, offered by the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation, aim to enhance oral health education and access for school-aged children in Arkansas.	Not published	Up to $3K
Career Connected Learning — Program Development Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · $25K The Career Connected Learning — Program Development Grant aims to enhance Career Technical Education by providing resources for developing state-designated pathway programs.	Not published	$25K
Math & Reading Intervention Programs Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation funds before and after-school math and reading intervention programs that provide extra support to elementary students struggling with these core subjects.	Not published	Varies
Community College of Aurora/Adams 14 Education Foundation Scholarship Adams 14 Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Partnership between the Community College of Aurora Foundation and the Adams 14 Education Foundation	Not published	Up to $10K
Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship Grant Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship empowers experienced school food professionals to lead sustainable and equitable food reform over a 13-month program.	Not published	Varies
FTPF Fruit Tree Orchard Grant Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) · Foundation Not published · Varies The FTPF Fruit Tree Orchard Grant supports nonprofits, public schools, and government entities in planting orchards to enhance community welfare and environmental health.	Not published	Varies
Rainwater Foundation - Family Economic Security Grant Rainwater Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We are seeking to support innovative and impactful programs, with priority given to those that aim to improve student outcomes in reading and math in Tarrant County.	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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