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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Mental Health Matters Fund State College Area School District Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fund dedicated to supporting student mental health initiatives and programs within SCASD.	Not published	Varies
Santa Fe Hestia Fund: General Funding Grant Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Santa Fe Hestia Fund provides general funding to organizations that support the academic and emotional development of middle school students in Santa Fe County.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering - New Program (Arconic Foundation) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The PLTW Engineering grant, supported by the Arconic Foundation, aims to enhance STEM education by funding the implementation of PLTW Engineering courses in schools.	Not published	$20K
Future Fund (Young Philanthropists Giving Circle) Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln · Foundation Not published · Varies The Future Fund is an endowment fund at the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln. The Fund was established in 2006 by the Young Philanthropists giving circle in order to create a permanent grantmaking resource for Sangamon County.	Not published	Varies
Dr. James & Juanita Kane Scholarship Beartooth Billings Clinic Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Beartooth Billings Clinic Foundation (Red Lodge/Carbon County MT) offers the Dr. James & Juanita Kane Scholarship annually; since 2006 it has awarded $122,845 to area graduating seniors and Beartooth employees pursuing rural-healthcare…	Not published	Varies
Individual Student Alternative Education Plan (ISAEP) Program Department of Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Chief William M. Feehan Fire Safety Education Award FDNY Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Award given annually to a New York City school that demonstrates ongoing commitment to fire safety education and participation with the FDNY Fire Safety Education Unit.	Not published	Varies
Title I School Improvement Grant 1003 (Basic) (NY) New York State Education Department · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The Title I School Improvement Grant 1003 (Basic) (NY) provides essential funding to local education agencies (LEAs) for the development and monitoring of improvement plans.	Not published	$50K – $250K
Pass Through Grant Opportunities Noble Public Schools Foundation for Academic Excellence · Foundation Rolling · Varies To provide NPS faculty access to major grant opportunities from other organizations that require application by a 501(c)3 organization. The NPS Foundation serves as the sponsoring/pass-through organization.	Rolling	Varies
ETS Trenton Central High School (TCHS) Scholarship Educational Testing Service · Foundation Not published · Varies Awarded to TCHS graduating seniors who have a high level of academic achievement, strong community engagement, and demonstrated school leadership throughout their high school years.	Not published	Varies
Early Learning Grants Olympia Tumwater Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300 – $3K The Early Learning Grants by the Olympia Tumwater Foundation aim to enhance educational opportunities for young learners in Thurston County.	Not published	$300 – $3K
PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Phillips 66) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The PLTW Gateway Program Expansion, funded by Phillips 66, aims to enhance educational equity by supporting middle schools in STEM.	Not published	Up to $10K
BPSF Scholarships Bellevue Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $40K The Bellevue Public Schools Foundation awards scholarships to deserving graduating students from Bellevue East and Bellevue West high schools to support their continued education.	Not published	$3K – $40K
Window of Opportunity Grants NC Beautiful [Keep North Carolina Beautiful Inc] · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Window of Opportunity Grants, offered by Keep North Carolina Beautiful, aim to support K-12 educational and 501(c)3 organizations in North Carolina.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Arts in Education (AiE) Grants Carroll County Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250 Support bringing Maryland artists and performers into public schools for residencies, workshops, assembly performances, Master Classes, and similar educational arts experiences. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.	Not published	Up to $250
ConocoPhillips Charitable Investments: Math Education Grant ConocoPhillips · Foundation Not published · Varies ConocoPhillips Charitable Investments focuses on enhancing math education in Houston to foster academic success and career readiness. Their initiatives include peer tutoring, teacher development, and partnerships with local organizations.	Not published	Varies
School Breakfast Program Expansion Grant Illinois State Board of Education · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The School Breakfast Program Expansion Grant aims to enhance breakfast quality and participation in public and private schools.	Not published	$500 – $10K
PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Caterpillar Foundation) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Computer Science program, supported by the Caterpillar Foundation, aims to enhance STEM education in underserved communities.	Not published	$10K
Raymus Foundation Grant The Antone and Marie Raymus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Antone and Marie Raymus were fiercely committed to their local communities. Their vision for the future was powered by their faith, love, and compassion for others.	Not published	Varies
Innovative Education Grant - Individual Warwick Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K Warwick Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that awards grants annually for educational programs and experiences benefiting students in the Warwick School District.	Not published	Up to $25K
Scholastic Art Awards (San Antonio Regional) Say Si · Foundation Not published · Varies SAY Sí is the Regional Affiliate for the San Antonio Scholastic Art Awards.	Not published	Varies
JWDDBF: Service Learning Program Grant The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown · Foundation Not published · Varies The JWDDBF Service Learning Program, administered by the Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation, supports K-12 schools in Louisiana and Mississippi.	Not published	Varies
Seedlings for Schools (SFS) Grants Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Seedlings for Schools (SFS) program provides wildflower plants, gardening guidance, and online teaching resources to pre-K to high school teachers across Florida.	Not published	Varies
Turrell Fund Grant Turrell Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Turrell Fund Grant focuses on supporting organizations that serve children and families, particularly in Vermont and New Jersey.	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 2,938 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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