Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated October 23, 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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Bullying Prevention Funding Grant State of Nevada Department of Education · State Not published · Up to $10K The Bullying Prevention Funding initiative from the State of Nevada Department of Education aims to create safe and respectful learning environments in schools.	Not published	Up to $10K
Taylor Grant for Excellence in Teaching the Liberal Arts Temple Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Established by 1949 Temple High School graduate Boyd Taylor, this grant recognizes the profound impact of liberal arts teachers.	Not published	$5K
Regional Promise Grant Education Grants · State Not published · Varies Grant program supporting regional promise initiatives to increase college access and affordability.	Not published	Varies
Call for Effective Technology (CET) Accelerate - the National Collaborative for Accelerated Learning · Foundation Not published · $150K – $250K The CET program funds the rollout of AI-enabled and other learning tools in public school classrooms. It supports tutoring and ed-tech organizations in implementing research-backed solutions to accelerate student learning.	Not published	$150K – $250K
Big Yellow School Bus Grant Rhode Island State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Big Yellow School Bus Grant, offered by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, provides funding to support in-person field trips for Rhode Island schools.	Not published	Up to $500
Co-Curricular Program Fund FY26 NH Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies The Bureau of Special Education Support (Bureau) will issue competitive grants as required in RSA 21-N:4:XI to eligible New Hampshire school districts for establishing new unified co-curricular activities in schools.	Not published	Varies
AP Testing Fees Grant Phoenixville Community Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies PCEF provides funding to help pay for Advanced Placement test fees for students whose families cannot afford the costs.	Not published	Varies
Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative Grant Local Initiatives Support Corporation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K The Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative, led by The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC, offers grants ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 for community organizations to enhance youth sports facilities in under-resourced areas.	Not published	$50K – $100K
OnPoint Community Credit Union: Support for Schools Grant Onpoint Community Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $250 – $3K OnPoint Community Credit Union, founded in 1932, is committed to supporting schools through funding for educational programs and direct contributions to public schools, PTAs, and alumni associations.	Not published	$250 – $3K
G.I.F.T. Program (Grant Initiative Fundraising Team) Community Knights Inc · Foundation Not published · $875 – $5K Community Knights has awarded over $1/2 million in grant funds to the Virginia Peninsula through the quarterly GIFT program since 2013.	Not published	$875 – $5K
Music & Arts Grant California Casualty · Foundation Not published · $300 The California Casualty Music & Arts Grant supports K-12 public schools facing budget cuts that threaten their music and arts programs.	Not published	$300
Bradley Bunte Scholarship Youthbridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Need-based tuition assistance to families desiring Christ-centered, academically-focused Lutheran elementary education.	Not published	Varies
Detlev and Mary Ellen Preissler Fund for the Arts, Music, Design, and Nature Grant Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Detlev and Mary Ellen Preissler Fund for the Arts, Music, Design, and Nature supports arts education in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan County.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) initiative by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) provides an innovative educational model that combines high school and college experiences, enabling students to earn an associate…	Not published	Varies
Robert Benjamin Excellence in Direct Instruction Reading Award Baltimore Curriculum Project Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An annual award that recognizes two outstanding Direct Instruction reading teachers within BCP's six neighborhood conversion charter schools.	Not published	Varies
Paxico Blues Fest, Marvine McKeithen Scholarship The Kansas Rural Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K This scholarship was created to assist a Wabaunsee County student with expenses related to education in music or the arts, and/or cultural and community advancement.	Not published	$1K
Southwestern Energy (SWN) STEM Grant Program Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 Mini-grant program for K-12 public school educators to incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts into the classroom.	Not published	Up to $500
Elementary Library Grants Foundation of the Monroe County Community Schools Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
"Bright Ideas" Grants (Mini-Grants) Brevard Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $23K Mini-grant program that provides funding for classroom teachers and school projects. The foundation invests approximately $23,000+ per semester in these grants.	Not published	$23K
Latino Endowment Fund Annual Grantmaking Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · Varies The Latino Endowment Fund (LEF) at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is pleased to announce a grant funding opportunity for initiatives that support the Latine community in the Greater Hartford area.	Not published	Varies
DGLF Summer Reading Grants Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to US $3,000 The Dollar General Literacy Foundation offers the DGLF Summer Reading Grants, which support the development and expansion of summer reading programs aimed at Pre-K to 12th grade students, particularly new and below-grade-level readers…	Not published	Up to US $3,000
K-12 School Bus Grant 2025-2026 Fondazione Italia · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program to help K-12 Italian teachers cover the cost of renting school buses to take their Italian students on Italian cultural field trips.	Not published	Varies
Every Child Art Experience Grant Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development · Foundation Not published · $3K The Every Child Art Experience Grant provides $2,500 to public schools in Connecticut for out-of-school arts activities, prioritizing Alliance and Opportunity Districts.	Not published	$3K
PLTW Biomedical Science- New Program ( within 50 states of US) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · Up to $14K Project Lead The Way is offering a rolling grant for schools to implement the PLTW Biomedical Science program for the 2026-2029 academic years. Eligible schools can receive up to $14,000 to cover participation fees and training costs.	Not published	Up to $14K

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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 23, 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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