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.
MCF: Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The Madison Community Foundation's Community…
McFadden Farms Trust Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: Up to US $11,180 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The McFadden Farms Trust…
McGinity Scholarship Organization: Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD), California Focus Areas: Healthcare education…
McKinney-Vento Competitive Grant Program (NY) Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Education Department Amount: Up to US $2,500,000 Last Updated: June 03, 2025 Summary The McKinney-Vento Competitive…
McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth-Year 1 Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Education Amount: Up to US $2,400,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025…
McLaughlin, Delbert & Mary Teaching Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri Amount: US $500 - US $750 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary Overview…
MCoS: Multicultural Education Initiatives (MEI) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan Amount: C $200 - C $400 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Multicultural…
Meal Debt Support Program Organization: Fauquier Education Foundation in partnership with Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) School Nutrition Department Program Overview: A unique partnership…
Mebane Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mebane Foundation Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The Mebane Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing educational opportunities for children by…
MEF Classroom Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison Education Foundation (MEF) Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The MEF Classroom Grant, provided by the Madison…
MEF Educator of the Year Award Geographic Scope: Signal Mountain, Tennessee (Three schools: Nolan Elementary, Thrasher Elementary, Signal Mountain Middle School, Signal Mountain High School) Award…
MEF Good Character Scholarship Funder: Millbrook Educational Foundation (MEF) Geographic Scope: Millbrook Central School District, NY Award Amount: $2,000 Recurrence: Annual About the Scholarship…
MEF PTA/PTSA Grant Geographic Scope: Signal Mountain, Tennessee (Nolan Elementary, Thrasher Elementary, Signal Mountain Middle/High School) Award Type: Discretionary grant to PTA/PTSA organizations…
MEF Scholarship Program Organization: Millcreek Education Foundation (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Millcreek Township School District, Pennsylvania Status: 2026 application period is CLOSED. Recipients…
MEF School Grants - Core/Salary Grant Geographic Scope: Signal Mountain, Tennessee (Nolan Elementary, Thrasher Elementary, Signal Mountain Middle/High School) Award Type: Fixed annual grant to school…
MEF School Grants - Discretionary Grant Geographic Scope: Signal Mountain, Tennessee (Nolan Elementary, Thrasher Elementary, Signal Mountain Middle/High School) Award Type: Variable annual grant to…
MEF Teacher Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manatee Education Foundation Inc Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The Manatee Education Foundation, founded in 1988, supports the Manatee…
MEF Tracy PTA Tiger Support Fund Organization: Millcreek Education Foundation (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Tracy Elementary School, Millcreek Township School District Purpose: To build support and…
Meffie Awards Overview: Created by MEF and co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Madison, the Meffie Awards celebrate innovation in teaching in Madison Public Schools. Award-winning grants are selected…
Mental Health & Belonging Ignite Grants Program Type: Classroom grant program for PSD educators Overview: Each school year the PSD Foundation provides funding for vital access to educational and…
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.