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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MEF School Grants - Core/Salary Grant Mountain Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $155 A core funding component of MEF's 3-part grant structure, committed each spring to school principals. This funding provides dependable, non-variable support for essential teaching positions and academic programming.	Not published	$155
Super School Meals Equipment Grant (Nevada) GenYOUTH Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Community-based initiative providing grants to equip Nevada schools with Grab and Go meal equipment packages.	Not published	Varies
Pyramid Awards Oldham County Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K A keystone program of the Oldham County Educational Foundation (OCEF) since its founding in 1989. These are individual competitive grants awarded to teachers or staff for engaging classroom projects.	Not published	Up to $1K
Gwen and Richard Bunnell Fund for Extracurricular Activities State College Area School District Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fund established to support extracurricular activities within SCASD.	Not published	Varies
EASI: District Designed and Led Improvement Strategies Grant Colorado Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $180K The EASI initiative by the Colorado Department of Education focuses on empowering districts to enhance school improvement strategies.	Not published	Up to $180K
Innovative Teaching Grants Wahoo Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants are awarded to faculty who submit applications for materials and supplies for projects related to innovative classroom methods. The methods must be considered creative and outside of the norm of traditional classroom experiences.	Not published	Varies
Miller Foundation Fiscal Sponsorship James F & Marion L Miller Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Miller Foundation believes that the arts keep Oregonians of all ages creative and connected, and that holistic educational approaches keep our children engaged and inspired.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering - New Program (Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $35K The Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust collaborates with PLTW Engineering to enhance K-12 education access in Massachusetts.	Not published	$35K
The Yass Prize Grant Yass Foundation for Education · Foundation Not published · $1M The Yass Prize & STOP Awards Initiative aims to revolutionize education by recognizing and supporting exceptional education providers focused on Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and Permissionless (STOP) education.	Not published	$1M
Delaware Humanities: Opportunity Grants Delaware Humanities · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Delaware Humanities offers Opportunity Grants to support smaller projects or the planning of larger initiatives. With applications accepted year-round, these grants aim to foster community engagement and enhance cultural experiences.	Not published	$1K – $5K
100% Hays Student Grants Hays CISD Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide financial assistance to student programs, clubs, activities and organizations to support students who otherwise can't afford to participate.	Rolling	Varies
Septima Clark Book Awards Grant National Council For The Social Studies · Foundation Not published · Varies The Septima Clark Book Awards, established by NCSS in 2019, honor exceptional children's literature that sensitively addresses women's issues.	Not published	Varies
Dennie and Donna Wise Scholarship Impact on Education Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K This scholarship was endowed by a former Impact on Education Board Member to support up to two students per year planning to pursue vocational, technical, or community college education.	Not published	$1K – $2K
OnPoint Community Builder Award Onpoint Community Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K	Not published	$2K – $5K
HVAC Skills Lab Grant - New Skills Lab Explore The Trades · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The HVAC Skills Lab Grant aims to support middle and high schools in the U.S. and Canada by providing equipment and resources to establish plumbing and HVAC skills labs.	Not published	Up to $25K
MPS College Scholarships Achieve Twin Cities · Foundation Not published · $150K Support postsecondary education for MPS students	Not published	$150K
Mercyhealth Harvard Medical Staff Scholarship Grant Mercyhealth · Foundation Not published · $1K The Mercyhealth Harvard Medical Staff Scholarship offers two $1,000 awards for graduating seniors at Harvard High School pursuing healthcare careers. One scholarship is designated for a female and the other for a male recipient.	Not published	$1K
POET Community Impact Grant Poet, LLC · Foundation Not published · Varies The POET Community Impact Grant is a one-time funding opportunity aimed at supporting local nonprofits, schools, churches, and environmentally focused groups.	Not published	Varies
Read to Achieve Awards Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies Grant program supporting reading achievement initiatives in Kentucky schools. Includes Read to Achieve Awards, RDIF Mini Grants, and KDE Awards across multiple fiscal years.	Not published	Varies
Public Microschool Community of Practice Getting Smart Collective · Foundation Not published · Varies Getting Smart is facilitating a four-month Community of Practice for education leaders and leaders within public entities who are working to design, pilot, or expand innovative public microschool options.	Not published	Varies
Math Achievement Fund (MAF) Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies Funding for mathematics achievement programs including mini grants. Supports math instruction improvement across grade levels including middle school pilots.	Not published	Varies
Music Matters Grant Music Aid Northwest · Foundation Not published · $1K – $6K Music Matters is a grant program designed to support public school music programs across Washington State.	Not published	$1K – $6K
Cambiar Catalyst Fellowship Grant Cambiar Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cambiar Catalyst Fellowship is a transformative year-long program designed for experienced educators and systems leaders.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering - New Program (Chevron Mississippi) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Engineering program in Chevron Mississippi aims to enhance educational opportunities for K-12 students by providing grants to schools offering PLTW Engineering courses.	Not published	$10K

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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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