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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Cathy Hopper Memorial Scholarship Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Cathy Hopper was a long-time educator and resident of San Diego County. She received her Master of Arts in Education from San Diego State University.	Not published	Up to $15K
Appalachian Kentucky Grant Program The Steele-Reese Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Steele-Reese Foundation's Kentucky Grant Program prioritizes enhancing educational outcomes for children in Appalachian Kentucky.	Not published	$5K – $50K
“the Trust” Model Programs and Best Practices Grants Public School Districts’ Opioid Recovery Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Public School Districts’ Opioid Recovery Trust provides grants to support evidence-based programs that aid students affected by the opioid crisis.	Not published	Up to $500K
Hybrid Bus Program National Energy Education Development Project Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Curriculum and specialized training was provided to Kentucky schools that use hybrid buses, allowing students to study the technology behind these efficient buses and the pros and cons of switching buses to this technology.	Not published	Varies
Travis Foundation Grant Request Program William B Travis Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Travis Foundation provides grant funding to support the Travis Elementary School community.	Rolling	Varies
Hamilton Family Charitable Trust Grant - Palm Beach County, FL Hamilton Family Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust Grant focuses on enhancing educational opportunities for children and youth in Palm Beach County, FL.	Not published	Up to $25K
Give & Grow School Match Program GreenState Credit Union · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 GreenState Credit Union's school matching program that allows members to support school foundations in their communities.	Not published	Up to $500
Sokolik, Irene, Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $750 The Sokolik, Irene, Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, provides a $750 award to graduating seniors of Beatrice High School.	Not published	$750
“the Trust” District Improvement Grants Public School Districts’ Opioid Recovery Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Trust aims to support public school districts in addressing the challenges posed by the opioid epidemic.	Not published	Up to $500K
Innovation in STEM Grant Idaho National Laboratory (INL) · Foundation Not published · $15K The Innovation in STEM Requests for Proposals, offered by Idaho National Laboratory, aims to bolster STEM education by providing up to $30,000 for projects that align with INL's mission and workforce development needs.	Not published	$15K
Beatrice Country Club, Ladies Golf League Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Beatrice Country Club, Ladies Golf League Scholarship offers a $500 award to a female member of the Beatrice High girls golf team.	Not published	Up to $500
Travel Grant South Pasadena High School Tiger Booster Club Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $3K The SPHS Tiger Booster Club has budgeted funds for Competition Travel Grants for teams/groups who have been invited to compete or have earned a berth in a structured progressive competition and need assistance with travel expenses.	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Margaret Thorne-Dilley Scholarship for Science Teachers Scholarship Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Beckley Area Foundation exists to inspire and facilitate generous charitable giving that advances our community. The Beckley Area Foundation is committed to enriching lives and strengthening communities across Southern West Virginia.	Not published	Varies
Future Forward Innovation Grant Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education · Foundation Not published · Varies Partnerships bringing together education, community, and industry sectors, including:	Not published	Varies
LEEF Grant Program for Longmeadow Public School Staff The Longmeadow Educational Excellence · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Aden, Jane and Roger, Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Aden, Jane and Roger Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, provides a $500 financial award to Beatrice High School graduating seniors actively involved in a Christian church.	Not published	$500
Southeastern Illinois CF: Cloyce and Barbara Johnson Education Grant Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Cloyce and Barbara Johnson Education Grant, offered by the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, supports educators in Jasper County Community Unit 1.	Not published	$500
Idaho Commission for Libraries: Bucks for Books Grant Idaho Commission for Libraries · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Idaho Commission for Libraries, in partnership with the Idaho Lottery Commission, offers the Bucks for Books Grant to support elementary school libraries in Idaho.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Staff Resource Grants / Educator Grants Corvallis Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 Responding to emerging needs and transformative opportunities. These grants support educators in classroom enrichment and back-to-school preparation.	Not published	$250
Advanced Placement Testing Scholarship Prosper Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Prosper Education Foundation offers scholarships to Prosper ISD students who are enrolled in and taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses. This scholarship supports students pursuing advanced coursework in high school.	Not published	Varies
School Appreciation Grants Naperville Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Grant Proposals (General Educational Grants) The Nantucket Education Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies NET supports a variety of grant programs throughout the Nantucket Public School system, including:	Not published	Varies
Classroom Impact Grants Ashland Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $94 – $3K ASF awards grants to support creative, hands-on classroom projects and materials that directly benefit students in Ashland Schools. The Foundation awards grants in multiple cycles throughout the year.	Not published	$94 – $3K
Charles A., Dhel L., and Katharine Funkhouser Memorial Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Charles A., Dhel L., and Katharine Funkhouser Memorial Scholarship provides $1,500 in renewable financial assistance to high school seniors graduating from Dayton Public Schools.	Not published	$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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