Grants for K-12 Schools

Last updated October 22, 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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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
Replogle, Greg: Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Replogle, Greg Scholarship, established by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, offers a $1,000 award to a graduating senior from Beatrice High School pursuing a nursing career.	Not published	$1K
Jupiter High School Environmental Academy Scholarships Palm Beach County Fishing · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Field Trip Scholarship Program - Constitution and Freedom Week United States Marshals Museum Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship funding available for school field trips during Constitution and Freedom Week programming (September 15-26, 2025).	Not published	Varies
PLTW Biomedical Science- New Program ( Indiana) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The PLTW Biomedical Science program offers Indiana schools the opportunity to implement new PLTW programs or expand existing ones for the 2026-2027 academic year.	Not published	Up to $50K
PLTW Gateway - New Program (L3Harris Technologies) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K L3Harris Technologies collaborates with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to ignite interest in STEM among PreK-12 students. This initiative provides grants for schools to implement PLTW Gateway programs starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.	Not published	Up to $20K
Adventure Pass Grants Program Parks California · Foundation Not published · $11K – $33K Designed and facilitated by Parks California in partnership with California State Parks, this program was created to help non-profits and local community organizations facilitate visits for fourth graders and their families to state parks.	Not published	$11K – $33K
MEF Educator of the Year Award Mountain Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Honorees selected based on demonstration of one or more of the following:	Not published	$1K
Custom District Support Chef Ann Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Custom District Support projects are designed by Chef Ann Foundation in collaboration with school districts to address their specific school food challenges and goals.	Not published	Varies
MAB Foundation High School Scholarships Michigan Association of Broadcasters · Foundation Not published · Varies The MAB Foundation offers scholarships specifically for high school students interested in pursuing careers in broadcasting.	Not published	Varies
School In-Service Training Grants (6-8) National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The School In-Service Training Grants (6-8) provided by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics aim to support middle schools in enhancing mathematics education through in-service training programs.	Not published	Up to $4K
Teacher Grants Marfa Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marfa Education Foundation makes grants available to all teachers for books, materials, supplies, or software to enhance teaching in their classrooms.	Not published	Varies
Erik Biermeier Memorial Scholarship Cambridge Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250	Not published	$250
Nan Campbell Scholarship Bellevue Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K This scholarship awards $1,000 annually to four Sammamish High School students who embody the leadership spirit of Nan Campbell.	Not published	$1K
Watertown Teachers Grant Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Watertown Teachers Grant, established by the Educational Foundation of Watertown, has been supporting teachers and students since 1999.	Not published	Up to $3K
Breakfast After the Bell Implementation Grant Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Breakfast After the Bell Implementation Grant by Project Bread aims to enhance breakfast accessibility in Massachusetts schools.	Not published	Up to $12K
STAR Teaching Grants Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation awards grants to GCISD educators for classroom materials and school-wide and district-wide initiatives.	Not published	Up to $25K
Fayetteville Public Education Foundation: Standard and Pendergraft Grants Fayetteville Public Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Complete the Fayetteville Public School District's Intent to Apply Form.	Not published	Varies
Watertown High School Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Watertown High School Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, provides scholarships for graduating seniors from Watertown High School.	Not published	Varies
Katie Kanowsky Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K The Katie Kanowsky Memorial Scholarship, established by Frank and Kathy Kanowsky in memory of their daughter, supports North Posey High School graduates.	Not published	$4K
Mini Grants Daniel E Stuntz Memorial Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250 Mini grants may be awarded to K-12 teachers, other educators or students in the Pacific Northwest for purchasing supplies for projects related to fungi such as cultivation workshops or school science fairs.	Rolling	Up to $250
Ski PE Program Grants Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies MMCF provides funding for Ski PE (Physical Education) programs that introduce local youth to skiing and winter sports in the Eastern Sierra.	Not published	Varies
Dual Credit Scholarship - Spanish Kiel Educational Endowment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
OAC Essential Arts Education Grants for Schools Oklahoma Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The OAC Essential Arts Education Grants for Schools supports Oklahoma schools in enhancing arts education programs during the school day.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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 22, 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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