Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,938 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. 1,551 list an award amount, with a median of $7,500.

Grants tracked: 2,938; from 1,428 funders
Median award: $7,500; middle half $2,000–$30K
Total listed funding: $261.6M; across 1,551 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 86; 206 with a published date

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Lisa Verbrugge Memorial Scholarship Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K	Not published	$3K
School Grants Mid-Atlantic Lutherans in Mission Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies MALIM administers grants to support K-8 Lutheran schools in the Southeastern District. Recent major grant program was made possible by a generous donation from the Luther Memorial School Foundation of Richmond, VA.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Impact Grants Berkeley Public Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Strategic Impact Grants support larger, district-level initiatives and programs that have sustained impact across multiple classrooms or schools.	Not published	Up to $10K
PLTW Launch - New Program (Chevron Louisiana) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K The PLTW Launch grant, supported by Chevron, aims to enhance educational opportunities in Louisiana by funding Project Lead The Way (PLTW) programs.	Not published	$8K
Ruth Clare Yonkee Johnson Scholarship Hot Springs County School District · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Authorized Providership for Restorative Practices RFA Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $160K The Authorized Providership for Restorative Practices grant from the Texas Education Agency aims to fund selected Education Service Centers (ESCs) to develop and pilot a scalable model for TEA’s Restorative Practices training.	Not published	Up to $160K
State of Nevada Department of Education: School Garden Grant State of Nevada Department of Education · State Not published · Up to $400K The State of Nevada Department of Education is offering a School Garden Grant to support the establishment and upkeep of school gardens in public schools.	Not published	Up to $400K
IPSF Student Athlete Scholarship Irvine Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K This scholarship recognizes student-athletes who excel not only in their sport but also maintain strong academics and contribute to their community.	Not published	$5K
Team Up For Technology Grant Jimmie Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $48K A technology grant program that provides schools with comprehensive technology makeovers to enhance K-12 education and expose students to 21st-century learning tools.	Not published	$48K
Grants for Schools: TranspARTation Grants Delaware Division of the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Delaware Division of the Arts offers a variety of grants for Delaware Pre-K through 12 public, charter, private, and parochial schools that offer arts activities and programming.	Not published	Up to $500
Focus Program Scholarships Scattergood Friends School Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K Scattergood is offering eight $10,000 scholarships for students in the Focus Program. Scholarship decisions are based on a student's potential to contribute to the Scattergood community and to benefit from the Focus Program.	Not published	$10K
ACC Foundation Granum Grant Alpena Community College Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K The Granum Grant is the Alpena Community College Foundation's externally-facing grant program, open to the public.	Rolling	$5K
BHS Writing Achievement: Mark Metcalf Award Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The BHS Writing Achievement: Mark Metcalf Award, sponsored by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, offers a $500 scholarship to Beatrice High School graduating seniors who demonstrate a strong commitment to writing.	Not published	$500
Carl D. Perkins Community and Technical Colleges Consolidated Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carl D. Perkins Community and Technical Colleges Consolidated Grant aims to enhance the academic and employability skills of secondary and postsecondary students in career and technical education.	Not published	Varies
SSEF Community Service Scholarship Sartell-St Stephen Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K	Not published	$2K
Joseph Flerlage, Paxico Knights of Columbus Scholarship The Kansas Rural Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 This scholarship fund was created to assist Sacred Heart Catholic Church and/or Holy Family Catholic Church member students with successfully completing post-graduate education.	Not published	$500
Charles and Elizabeth Anderson Scholarship Fund Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
Environmental Education Fund Grant Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Environmental Education Fund, established in 2009, aims to connect K-12 students in Emmet County with nature through grants that support nature-based learning.	Not published	Up to $500
St Joseph School District Foundation Cooper, Jerre Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouriinc · Foundation Not published · $100 Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.	Not published	$100
Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund: Adaptive Sports in Schools Mobility Grants Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund · Foundation Not published · $25K Adaptive Sports in Schools Mobility Grants More than 7 million students in the U.S. receive special education services for disabilities in public schools.	Not published	$25K
Panther Project Fund Santa Rosa High School Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies A method through which SRHS faculty and staff can request grants for educational projects that support the educational mission of SRHS.	Rolling	Varies
Alabama Power Foundation: Champion Grants Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Alabama Power Foundation's Champion Grants support teachers by providing funding for professional development and instructional resources aimed at enhancing college and career readiness in math and science.	Not published	Up to $5K
CONSOL Energy Excellence in Education Grants Community Foundation of Greene County · Foundation Not published · $250 – $500 The CONSOL Energy Excellence in Education Fund provides small grants for teachers and schools in Greene County, PA, aimed at enhancing classroom activities and professional development.	Not published	$250 – $500
Broughton Capital Foundation Faculty Grants Needham B Broughton Capital · Foundation Not published · $50K The Foundation supports grants across multiple departments and initiatives:	Not published	$50K

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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 2,938 grants for k-12 schools Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 1,551 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, 1,428 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for k-12 schools due?

Of 2,938 grants listed, 86 accept applications on a rolling basis, 206 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, 47% 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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