Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated October 20, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,937 active grants for k-12 schools in its free grants database, drawn from federal, 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: 2,937; 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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NSF STEM K-12 (STEM K-12) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · $30,000,000 total The NSF STEM K-12 program in the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) supports fundamental, applied, and translational research that advances STEM teaching and…	Open	$30,000,000 total
Echo360 e3 Tech Grant Program ( Americas applications) Echo360 · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Echo360 e3 Tech Grant Program is open for North American applicants, providing cash and software grants to enhance learning experiences. Up to 20 recipients can receive $2,000 in cash or software solutions valued at $5,000.	Not published	Up to $5K
Caring for Our Watersheds (Chesapeake Bay) Earth Force Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K – $10K Classrooms are asked to submit proposals that answer the question: "What can you do to improve your watershed?"	Not published	$6K – $10K
Community Grantmaking - Minneapolis, MN Carolyn Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The Carolyn Foundation in Minneapolis, MN, is dedicated to improving the lives of low-income middle school students by funding programs that help them succeed academically.	Not published	$15K – $25K
Waterwise Garden Grant KidsGardening · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Waterwise Garden Grant, offered by KidsGardening and Hunter Industries, supports public and charter schools in San Diego County focusing on water conservation through gardening.	Not published	$1K – $2K
National School Lunch Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Assist schools and residential child care institutions in providing lunches to school children. Funds are to be used to help offset cost of producing the meal.	Not published	Varies
Scanlan Scholars Tuition Assistance Program Grant Scanlan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scanlan Scholars Tuition Assistance Program, established by the Scanlan Foundation, provides financial support for Roman Catholic high school students in Texas, specifically in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.	Not published	Varies
Crail-Johnson Foundation - Education Grants The Crail-Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crail-Johnson Foundation focuses on enhancing the lives of economically and socially disadvantaged children and youth through education and community programs in Los Angeles.	Not published	Varies
Reilly, Lucile V,; Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Reilly, Lucile V, Scholarship, presented by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, offers $500 to deserving students who demonstrate leadership, service, and academic involvement.	Not published	$500
Micro Grants Program The Pelham Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K To foster and reward faculty initiative by funding creative and innovative projects that enrich the standard curriculum and directly enhance educational opportunities for a significant number of students.	Rolling	Up to $1K
CTE Revitalization Grant Program AGC Oregon Columbia Chapter Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K	Not published	$50K – $500K
PLTW Launch - New Program (Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Launch program, supported by the Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust, aims to enhance STEM education for K-12 students in Massachusetts.	Not published	$10K
AIST Foundation Steel to Students Program Grants Association for Iron and Steel Technology · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The AIST Foundation Steel to Students program provides reimbursement grants of up to $5,000 annually to AIST Member Chapters that conduct K-12 outreach programs.	Not published	Up to $5K
Montana Wild Transportation & Lodging Grants Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Montana Wild Transportation & Lodging Grants provide financial assistance to Montana public schools for travel and lodging expenses related to educational visits to Montana WILD in Helena.	Not published	Up to $25K
Miami East Education Foundation Fund Grant The Troy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Miami East Education Foundation Fund, established in 2003, aims to enhance educational excellence within the Miami East Schools. By providing grants, scholarships, and enrichment programs, it supports students and the community.	Not published	Varies
Early College Health Sciences Programs (ECHS Health Sciences) Iroquois Healthcare Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Early College High School (ECHS) Health Sciences model allows high school students to earn college credits at no cost while completing shadowing and internship experiences at local hospitals.	Not published	Varies
Teacher & Staff Rolling Grants St Helena Public Schools Foundation Endowment Trust · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 Smaller, time-sensitive curriculum grants for classroom needs during the current school year. Rolling applications accepted throughout the school year.	Rolling	Up to $500
Literacy for Life Grants California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Literacy for Life Grants, funded by the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, aim to foster agricultural literacy among K-12 students in California.	Not published	Up to $500
Nanticoke Rotary Club Grant Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 1986, the Delaware Community Foundation has distributed hundreds of millions of dollars in the community, enabling us to help improve quality of life in the First State and expand opportunities for all.	Not published	Varies
Mansfield City Schools Fine Arts Fund Grant Richland County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mansfield City Schools Fine Arts Fund supports K-12 teachers by providing grants aimed at enhancing arts education within the Mansfield City Schools.	Not published	Varies
Express Grants Park City Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies PCEF offers Express Grants as an additional funding opportunity for educators.	Not published	Varies
Charter School Program (CSP) Grant Opportunity 180 · Foundation Not published · $51M	Not published	$51M
Northwoods Educational Opportunities Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Northwoods Educational Opportunities Fund offers financial aid to high school seniors and graduates from Mercer and Chequamegon (Park Falls) schools, as well as residents of the Town of Sherman.	Not published	Up to $20K
Education Through Music Colorado The Denver Rotary Club Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Partners with under-resourced schools to provide music as a core subject for all children, and utilizes music education as a catalyst to improve academic achievement, motivation for school and self-confidence	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 2,937 grants for k-12 schools Grantable lists as of October 20, 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 2,937 grants listed, 86 accept applications on a rolling basis, 206 have a published upcoming deadline, 977 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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