Grants for K-12 Schools in Massachusetts

Last updated September 27, 2026

There are 12 active grants for k-12 schools tagged to Massachusetts, part of 3,021 active grants for k-12 schools listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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FY27 Supporting Arts & Cultural Vitality

Dept of Education Grants · State

October 13, 2026 · Varies

Competitive state grant supporting arts and cultural initiatives within educational settings.

FY27 Massachusetts 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) – Supporting Additional Learning Time Grant (SALT) – for new sites

Dept of Education Grants · State

October 16, 2026 · Varies

Competitive federal grant for establishing new 21st Century Community Learning Centers providing additional learning time opportunities for students.

FY27 Fair Share Earmarks

Dept of Education Grants · State

October 23, 2026 · Varies

State earmarks for fair share funding programs.

FY27 Special Support Earmarks

Dept of Education Grants · State

October 23, 2026 · Varies

State earmarks for special support programs and services.

FY27 Special Support Earmarks (Federal)

Dept of Education Grants · State

October 23, 2026 · Varies

Federal earmarks for special support programs and services in schools.

FY27 Intensive Assistance Grant (IAG) Renewal

Dept of Education Grants · State

November 30, 2026 · Varies

Federal continuation grant for renewal of intensive assistance initiatives providing targeted support to schools.

FY27 Charter School Program Start-Up Grant

Dept of Education Grants · State

March 8, 2027 · Varies

Targeted federal grant to support start-up of new charter school programs.

Idea Lab Grants

Brookline Education Foundation · Foundation

Rolling · Up to $1K

The Brookline Education Foundation's Idea Lab Grants give up to $1,000 to educators employed by the Public Schools of Brookline (MA) to bring a new hands-on, experiential-learning idea to their students; applicants apply online and pitch…

Metzger Fellowship

Brookline Education Foundation · Foundation

Rolling · Varies

The Brookline Education Foundation offers the Metzger Fellowship to Public Schools of Brookline (MA) educators, listed among its grants-and-awards programs with an online application (recent 'Metzger Fellows' featured on the site).

All Points North Foundation Education Grants

All Points North Foundation · Foundation

Rolling · Varies

The All Points North Foundation provides grants for U.S.-based projects and initiatives that improve public middle school education and teacher training.

Educator Grants

Brookline Education Foundation · Foundation

Rolling · 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.

Collaborative Grants

Brookline Education Foundation · Foundation

Rolling · Varies

The Brookline Education Foundation offers Collaborative Grants to Public Schools of Brookline (MA) educators, listed among its grants-and-awards programs with an online application.

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About grants for k-12 schools in Massachusetts

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.

Grants for K-12 Schools in other states

Other grant categories in Massachusetts

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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