Grants for K-12 Schools in Maryland

Last updated July 2, 2026

There are 24 active grants for k-12 schools tagged to Maryland, part of 2,983 active grants for k-12 schools listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Public School Construction Program	Maryland Department of Planning	Rolling	Varies
State	National School Lunch Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Comprehensive School Health Education Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Food Distribution Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Healthy Hunger Free Kid's Act Grants	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Web-Based Learning Project (MVLO)	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Improving Teacher Quality State Grants	Maryland Higher Education Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	Voluntary State Curriculum	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	VSA - Arts Maryland	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Meals for Achievement Classroom Breakfast Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Aquatic Resources Education Grants Program	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Advanced Placement Incentive Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Academic Achievement of Disadvantaged Children - Title I, Par C, Education of Migratory Children	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Summer Food Service Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Special Milk Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	State-Aided Educational Institutions	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Student Peer Mediation Grant Program (SPMP)	Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy	Rolling	Varies
State	Title II, Part A - NCLB: Preparing, Training and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Title III, Part A, NCLB - English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement and Academic Achievement	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Educationally Deprived Children-Title I, Part A, Local School System Programs	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Electric School Bus Grant Program	Maryland Energy Administration	Rolling	Varies
State	Decarbonizing Public Schools Program	Maryland Energy Administration	Rolling	Varies

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About grants for k-12 schools in Maryland

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

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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