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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Educator Grants Brookline Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brookline Education Foundation offers Educator Grants to educators of the Public Schools of Brookline (MA), listed among its grants-and-awards programs with an online application.	Not published	Varies
Sound Wall Mirrors Angleton ISD Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $832 A 2023 Winter Grant Award project to implement sound walls with mirrors to support early literacy instruction.	Not published	$832
National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant for School Food Authorities (NY) New York State Education Department · Foundation Not published · $1K – $20K The National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant aims to enhance the infrastructure of the NSLP in New York.	Not published	$1K – $20K
PLTW Engineering- New Program- In Partnership With: Pentair Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $30K The PLTW Engineering program, in collaboration with Pentair, offers grants to schools for the 2026-2027 academic year, providing $30,000 to implement at least one engineering course.	Not published	$30K
OEPA: Source Reduction Grant (Formerly Water Bottle Refilling Station Grant) Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The OEPA Source Reduction Grant provides funding to governments, non-profits, and educational institutions for purchasing equipment that promotes reuse, such as water bottle refilling stations and dishwashers.	Not published	Up to $10K
FY 27 Computer Science Incentive Fund - ENDORSEMENTS Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CTU Young Artist Contest Chicago Teachers Union · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Education & Leadership Impact Grants - Less than $15,000 The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka · Foundation Not published · Varies BLBB Charitable considers requests for operating support, project support, and capacity building (including sustainability and strategic planning, program planning and growth, leadership or professional development, or staff training) in…	Not published	Varies
School Breakfast Grants (Kellogg Partnership) Action for Healthy Kids · Foundation Not published · Varies Kellogg's Breakfasts for Better Days Signature Cause:	Not published	Varies
Solar for Schools Grant Program Fresh Energy · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Teacher Innovative Grants Clear Creek Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Clear Creek Education Foundation (TX) awards Teacher Innovative Grants to Clear Creek ISD teachers for innovative classroom projects, including Team Grants of up to $10,000 (e.g., a $10,000 grant to school-based enterprise programs at…	Not published	Up to $10K
Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant (VT) Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant in Vermont aims to enhance farm to school initiatives by supporting early childhood providers and schools.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning Program (LBDL) Massachusetts Computer Using Educators Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The LBDL program provides job-embedded professional learning to prepare principals and school-based leadership teams to lead a blended and personalized learning transition in their schools.	Not published	Varies
Michael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition (MGMC) Houston Chapter American Institute of Architects · Foundation Not published · $493K An annual design competition for Houston area high school students that challenges them to showcase creativity and problem-solving skills through architectural design.	Not published	$493K
Delaplaine Grant - Traveling Trunks Maryland Historical Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Dee & King Webster Fund for Greater Lawrence Grant Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Dee & King Webster Fund for Greater Lawrence, managed by the Essex County Community Foundation, supports educational opportunities for youth aged 0-8th grade in Greater Lawrence, Massachusetts.	Not published	Up to $40K
Volt Hillcrest High School Scholarship Volt Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $1K	Not published	$1K
PLTW Gateway - New Program (EQT Foundation) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Gateway grant, funded by the EQT Foundation, supports schools in implementing PLTW Gateway programs for the upcoming academic year.	Not published	$10K
PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Lam Research) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion initiative, led by Burns & McDonnell in partnership with Project Lead The Way (PLTW), aims to enhance STEM education by increasing access to PLTW programs for students in eligible communities.	Not published	$10K
Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Literacy Fund Grant Naperville Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy supports grants to individual educators, or entire schools, in an effort to promote a deeper understanding and teaching of literacy, to enrich instructional programs, to provide opportunities…	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering- Program Expansion- In Partnership With: Pentair Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $15K The PLTW Engineering Program Expansion, in partnership with Pentair, aims to support schools in enhancing their engineering curriculum for the 2026-2027 academic year.	Not published	$15K
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program (OH) - Infrastructure Projects Grant Ohio Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program in Ohio provides funding and resources to promote walking and biking to school for K-12 students.	Not published	Up to $500K
New York State My Brother’s Keeper Exemplary School Models and Practices Grant New York State Education Department · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The New York State My Brother’s Keeper Exemplary School Models and Practices grant aims to address the achievement gap in New York State, particularly for boys and young men of color.	Not published	Up to $200K
High School Counseling and Achievement Award The Denver Rotary Club Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Makes a direct impact in the lives of students trying to blaze a path to college	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 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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