Last updated June 20, 2026
There are currently 3,012 active grants for k-12 schools in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
Mason Nelson Baseball Memorial Scholarship Purpose: This scholarship honors Mason Anthony Nelson, a Ball High School freshman who was killed by a drunk driver in Galveston, Texas. The fund serves two…
MassCUE Classroom Grant Funder: Massachusetts Computer Using Educators (MassCUE) Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Award Amount: Up to $3,000 Overview: The MassCUE Classroom Grant provides funding to…
Math & Movement Mini-Academy Program Type: Free annual summer academy for elementary students and teachers Status: Active program Cost: Free to attend Target Participants: - Students: K-5th grade…
Math & Reading Before/After School Intervention Programs Geographic Scope: Elkhorn Public Schools District, Nebraska (elementary schools) Focus Areas: Mathematics and reading comprehension support…
Math Engagement Program for LA Young Learners Overview: A three-year initiative to improve math outcomes for transitional kindergarten through second grade students through family engagement programs…
Mattoon Foundation for Academic Excellence Community Engagement Grants - Fall Education Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated:…
Overview Foundation for the Tri-State Community What We Do We meet community needs by facilitating community projects and administering endowments that support the charitable organizations serving…
Maximizing Student Achievement - Agency: Higher Education
Mayfield Senior School Scholarship Established: 1999 Overview: Established to honor Sister Mary Wilfrid Yore, an Honorary Member of the Christ Child Society of Pasadena. Sister served Mayfield Senior…
Maynard Bauer Leadership Fund Type: Grant for leadership development Purpose: Fund grants focused on the development and encouragement of leadership skills and motivation in students of Bay Village…
MCACA Arts Equipment & Supplies Grants Funder: Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) Administrator for Wayne County: CultureSource Administrators for other counties: Anton Art Center…
MCACA Bus Grants Funder: Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) Administrator for Wayne County: CultureSource Administrators for other counties: Anton Art Center (Oakland, Macomb),…
MCACA Minigrants Funder: Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) Administrator for Wayne County: CultureSource Geographic Scope: Michigan statewide (seven counties for CultureSource…
Overview Michigan College Access Network Our Mission Increase college readiness, participation, and completion in Michigan, particularly among low income students, first-generation college-going…
McCasland Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McCasland Foundation Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The McCasland Foundation, founded in 1950 by T.H. McCasland, focuses on giving back to…
McCluskey Family Foundation: Scholarship Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: August 16, 2025 Summary The Ramsey McCluskey…
McCluskey Family Foundation: Single Year Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Ramsey McCluskey Family…
McCluskey Family Foundation: Trilogy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation Amount: US $35,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Ramsey McCluskey Family…
McCrae, Joann Fund Status: Active Geographic Scope: Orange City School District (Ohio) Focus Area: Provides for athletic and physical educational activities & programming Type: Designated fund…
McElhattan Foundation: Expanding Educator Diversity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McElhattan Foundation Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The McElhattan Foundation focuses on expanding educator…
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.