Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated October 23, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,937 active grants for k-12 schools in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Educator Grants St Vrain Valley Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering - New Program (Lam Research) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The PLTW Engineering - New Program, supported by Burns & McDonnell, aims to empower U.S. students through STEM education.	Not published	$20K
AHC Arkansas State Park Field Trip Grant Arkansas Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The AHC Arkansas State Park Field Trip Grant allows educators to apply for funding to take K-12 students on field trips to one of Arkansas's 52 state parks.	Not published	Up to $1K
Youth Mini-Grant Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $300 The Youth Mini-Grant program, managed by the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation, invites applications aimed at addressing the needs of youth in Isabella County.	Not published	Up to $300
Craneway Scholarship Fund Summit Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Scholarships for Seniors Prosper Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Prosper Education Foundation, along with community partners, is passionate about ensuring every Prosper ISD graduate has access to higher education.	Not published	Varies
Low-Income Corporate Scholarship Program Institute for Better Education · Foundation Not published · Varies A school tuition organization (STO) scholarship program providing financial aid to low-income families whose students attend private schools in Arizona. Funded through corporate tax credits.	Not published	Varies
Arkansas Community Foundation COVID-19 Family Relief Fund Fayetteville Public Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Assists Fayetteville Public School students whose families are experiencing financial challenges due to COVID-19 such as shelter, utilities, and basic needs.	Not published	$1K
K-12 Education Grant : Global Health Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The K-12 Education Grant Program by the Pulitzer Center invites innovative educational projects that use journalism to engage K-12 students and educators in global health issues.	Not published	Up to $2K
Ernie Popiel Memorial Scholarship Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K	Not published	$2K
Cox Charities Fund Baton Rouge Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Cox Charities "give where you live" program empowers Cox employees to support local schools and nonprofits in their communities. Every dollar donated to the program remains local and impacts individuals in Cox residential service areas.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Island Thrift Susan and Barry Sehlin Scholarship Island Thrift · Foundation Not published · $1K Applications are made through Oak Harbor High School's scholarship application process and are reviewed by partners at the Oak Harbor Educational Foundation.	Not published	$1K
Support Implementing of Updated Regulations Regarding Time-Out Practices Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K This grant program aims to assist Massachusetts schools in implementing updated regulations regarding time-out practices, ensuring compliance with DESE standards.	Not published	Up to $50K
Gordon J. Barnett Memorial Foundation: Education Grant Barnett Gordon J Mem Fdn Ta · Foundation Not published · $1K – $20K The Gordon J. Barnett Memorial Foundation, established in 1955, supports educational initiatives in Florida, Indiana, New York, and Oklahoma.	Not published	$1K – $20K
John Borden Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The John Borden Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, supports graduating seniors from Fairfax County Public Schools who are members of the Computer Clubhouse.	Not published	Varies
Minneapolis Educator Leadership Awards (MELA) Grant John and Denise Graves Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Minneapolis Educator Leadership Awards (MELA) honor dedicated educators in Title I Minneapolis Public Schools. Recognizing their impactful work, MELA allows peers, students, and parents to nominate deserving educators.	Not published	Up to $10K
AllSides Education Fund Scholarship Mediators Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AllSides Education Fund improves democratic society by increasing access to balanced news, media bias ratings, diverse perspectives, and real conversation.	Not published	Varies
Kara Barnard Youth Literacy Grants The Community's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide gently used books to organizations and schools that wish to instill a love of reading among Delaware County's youth.	Not published	Varies
Big Impact Grants The Partnership Plan for Stillwater Area Public Schools · Foundation Not published · $50K These grants fund projects that have significant impact on larger groups of students, often spanning multiple buildings. They support broader educational initiatives beyond individual classrooms.	Not published	$50K
Basin Electric Scholarship Program East River Electric Power Cooperative Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Basin Electric Power Cooperative awards over 170 scholarships per year to children of member cooperative employees and children of member cooperative consumers across the region.	Not published	$1K
Rams Readers Request Grant Los Angeles Rams Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rams Readers Request program aims to ignite a passion for reading among elementary school students in Los Angeles.	Not published	Varies
District Grant for Effective Schools The Rapides Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation Wifi Bundles Fayetteville Public Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K Wi-Fi bundles for Fayetteville Public School buses that will be located in neighborhoods across the district to accommodate online learning for students that may not have access to Wi-Fi.	Not published	$4K
AEIO Grant Program Abington Heights Educational Improvement Organization Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies AEIO accepts grant applications for new programs and initiatives. Applicants are encouraged to submit ideas that align with the organization's mission of supporting educational improvement in the Abington Heights School District.	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 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 2,937 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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