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 state and 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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2026-2028 System of Great Schools: Advisor Pool Management Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $3.8M 2026-2028 System of Great Schools: Advisor Pool Management TEA’s Division of System Support builds the capacity of districts to plan and execute school actions to ensure that every student has access to a high-quality fit school.	Not published	$3.8M
San José Learns San Jose Public Library Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies San José Learns is dedicated to empowering young learners in grades TK-3 from under-resourced communities through high-quality out-of-school time programs.	Not published	Varies
NOVA Parks Outdoor Kids Grants The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies NOVA Parks offers grants to Title-I schools in Northern Virginia, helping cover costs for field trips to its parklands, including the Roving Naturalist Program.	Rolling	Varies
CTE Transportation Grants NH Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies In June 2023, the New Hampshire legislature appropriated $4 million for the 2024-2025 biennium to the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED), to develop a career and technical education (CTE) incentive grant to encourage…	Not published	Varies
Craig Andrew Spradley Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Craig Andrew Spradley Memorial Scholarship is an annual award of $1,460 established by Andrew Q. and Christine L. Spradley in memory of their son.	Not published	$1K
Hammond High School Scholarship The Foundation for Community Betterment · Foundation Not published · $500 A $500 scholarship award established to recognize and support high school seniors whose good deeds and volunteer service show a positive contribution to the community - making a difference in the lives of others.	Not published	$500
Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant Georgia Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant aims to enhance outdoor learning for Georgia's PK-12 public school students.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Minnie M. Jones Trust Grant Tr Uw Minnie M Jones · Foundation Not published · Varies The Minnie M. Jones Trust Grant, established in 1953, aims to enhance educational opportunities for underserved children in Texas.	Not published	Varies
Kentucky Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant Kentucky Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Kentucky Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant aims to support local school districts and community organizations in developing effective out-of-school programs to enhance student achievement and social development.	Not published	Up to $150K
School Garden Mini-Grant Program Teravana Trust F/K/a Wellkind Trust · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K	Not published	$250 – $2K
Booth Ferris Foundation: Education- K-12 Education Grant Booth Ferris Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Booth Ferris Foundation, established in 1957, focuses on improving K-12 education in New York City by providing capacity building support to organizations with annual budgets over $1 million.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Education of Homeless Children and Youth State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Education for Homeless Children and Youth program ensures all homeless children and youth have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including public preschool education, provided to other children.	Not published	Varies
New Hampshire Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant New Hampshire Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $50K The New Hampshire Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant provides federal funding for academic enrichment and support services for students in high poverty schools.	Not published	$50K
Cadillac Area Community Foundation CAPS Scholarships Cadillac Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cadillac Area Community Foundation offers CAPS scholarships to Cadillac Area Public Schools students through a single common application, including the CAPS Alumni 'Viking Spirit' Association Scholarship, the Helen and Harvey Pell Fund…	Not published	Varies
Adopt-A-Grant Forney ISD Education Leadership Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Adopt-A-Grant program allows donors and community members to sponsor/adopt educational grants within the Forney ISD district. Grants are supported by various adopters including PTOs, family donors, and corporate partners.	Not published	Varies
School Resource Officers (SRO) Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies Grant program for school resource officer funding in Kentucky public and non-public schools. Multiple fiscal year awards available.	Not published	Varies
Instructional Materials for Professional Advancement and Coherent Teaching (IMPACT) - Competitive Grant New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The IMPACT grant, offered by the New Jersey Department of Education, aims to enhance literacy instruction in K-12 schools by providing funding for high-quality instructional materials.	Not published	Up to $40K
General Grant Program Winona Area Public Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides funding for projects and initiatives that enhance education within Winona Area Public Schools. When normal district budget is unable to cover a project or initiative in its entirety, WAPS employees may apply for grant funding.	Rolling	Varies
Collaborative Projects with District 118 Danville Public School Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation partners with Danville Community Consolidated School District 118 on larger educational projects in support of children attending Danville Public Schools.	Not published	Varies
Mini-Grant (For Teachers) Germantown Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $4K Small grants given several times a month to support teachers with school supplies and classroom needs.	Rolling	Up to $4K
HEF: Classroom Grant Hillsborough Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $2K The HEF Classroom Grant offers funding between $100 and $2,000 for innovative projects by educators in Hillsborough County.	Not published	$100 – $2K
FY27 MA Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health with Coordination and Optimization of Resources and Partnerships (MA FRESH CORP) Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provides leadership, oversight, funding, support, and accountability for the Commonwealth's approximately 400…	Not published	Up to $50K
Expansion & Innovation Fund A for Arizona · Foundation Not published · $20.8M A first-of-its-kind, statewide privately-funded grant program launched in 2018 to seed community-driven solutions and test innovative K-12 education ideas quickly.	Not published	$20.8M
The Stride Wellness Grants Littleton Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K As part of The Stride annual community event, the LPS Foundation awards grants to schools for wellness activities and programs.	Not published	$10K

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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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