Last updated June 20, 2026
There are currently 3,012 active grants for k-12 schools in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Maine 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Department of Education Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Maine Department of Education is…
Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Science Teachers Association Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Maitland P.…
Major Grants Funder: Niwot High School Education Foundation Inc (NHSEF) Geographic Scope: Niwot High School (Colorado, US) Eligible Applicants: Teachers at Niwot High School Award Amount: $600 -…
Major Grants Overview: Wisconsin Humanities offers Major Grants to support larger cultural and educational programs around the state. Geographic Scope: Wisconsin statewide, with seven grant deadlines…
Major Grants Program Geographic Scope: Pelham, NY Eligibility: Teachers and administrative staff in Pelham schools Purpose: Fund major educational projects identified by the Foundation each year with…
Make Soccer in School YOUR Goal Overview: Bring the U.S. Soccer Foundation Soccer for Success program to your school district. Award/Benefits: - Train 30-50 teachers - Gain curriculum - Score free…
Malcolm Jenkins Scholars Program Funder: The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation (TMJF) Status: Active since 2012 Geographic Scope: New Orleans, Louisiana (through College Track partnership) Program Name:…
Malcolm Jenkins Visionary Impact Scholarship (MJVIS) Funder: The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation (TMJF) Status: Active - inaugural recipients announced Geographic Scope: The Ohio State University (OSU),…
Malone Family Scholars Program Overview: A $2 million endowment from the Malone Family Foundation to expand Santa Fe Prep's tuition assistance program for gifted and talented students. Earnings from…
Mansfield City Schools Fine Arts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richland County Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Mansfield City Schools Fine Arts Fund supports K-12 teachers by…
Maps Teacher Grant Program Funder: Maps Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Marion and Polk Counties, Oregon (Mid-Willamette Valley region) Award Amount: Approximately $1,000 per grant (25 grants…
Marathon County: Beyond Pencils and Crayons Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Amount: US $250 - US $5,000 Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Beyond…
Marcia L. Wetherbee Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Marcia L. Wetherbee Scholarship, established by The…
Mardi Lowry McDonough '87 Student Opportunity Fund & Grant Program Overview: A grant program designed to fund teacher innovation and support projects that directly benefit current and future SCASD…
Margaret L. and Paige D. Myers Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: Up to US $16,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…
Margaret Thorne-Dilley Scholarship for Science Teachers Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary Overview Note: BAF’s application process…
Marguerite Kelly Scholarship Overview: Established in 1995 with the establishment of the Rye Education Foundation, this scholarship honors middle school teacher Marguerite Kelly. Background:…
Marilyn Fischbach Reading & Writing Grants Funder: Benton Community Foundation Inc (Field of Interest Fund established 2005) Geographic Scope: Benton County, Indiana Purpose: Awarded in memory of…
Overview Mariners Care Equipment Donation Grants Since 2017, Mariners Care Equipment Donation Grants have supported student-athletes across the Pacific Northwest in their baseball and softball…
Mark Sell Rotary Teacher Grant Program Overview: The Rotary Club of Sebastopol strives to enrich the learning experiences and skills of West Sonoma County students through the Mark Sell Rotary…
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.
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.
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.