Grants for K-12 Schools in Michigan
Last updated November 7, 2026
There are 26 active grants for k-12 schools tagged to Michigan, part of 2,914 active grants for k-12 schools listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Payments to Strict Discipline Academies and Qualified Districts – Section 25f Dept of Education Grants · State Dec 1, 2026 · Varies Long-term grant opportunity providing payments to strict discipline academies and qualified districts under Section 25f of Michigan education legislation. Open from October 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026. | |
| Innovation and Progress Grant - Title, Part A Section 1003 Dept of Education Grants · State Dec 1, 2026 · Varies Federal grant program for innovation and progress initiatives under Title I, Part A, Section 1003. | |
| Innovation and Progress Grant Dept of Education Grants · State Dec 1, 2026 · Varies Federal grant (Title, Part A Section 1003) supporting innovation and progress in education. | |
| Payments to Strict Discipline Academies and Qualified Districts Dept of Education Grants · State Dec 1, 2026 · Varies State grant (Section 25f) providing payments to strict discipline academies and qualified districts. | |
| Robotics Completion Grant Dept of Education Grants · State Dec 1, 2026 · Varies State grant (Section 99h) supporting robotics programs in schools. | |
| Payments to Strict Discipline Academies and Qualified Districts - Section 25f Dept of Education Grants · State Dec 1, 2026 · Varies Long-term grant opportunity providing payments to strict discipline academies and qualified districts under Section 25f. | |
| Grow Your Own Education Development Dept of Education Grants · State Dec 7, 2026 · Varies State grant (Section 27b) supporting grow-your-own educator development initiatives. | |
| Future Proud Michigan Educator EXPLORE Dept of Education Grants · State Dec 7, 2026 · Varies State grant (Section 504) supporting educator development and exploration programs. | |
| Funds for Administering Programs Funded Under Section 31n - Section 31n(12) Dept of Education Grants · State Dec 21, 2026 · Varies Grant funding for administering programs that are funded under Section 31n. | |
| Mental Health and Support Services Dept of Education Grants · State Dec 21, 2026 · Varies State grant (Section 31n(6)) providing funding for mental health and support services in schools. | |
| Mental Health and Support Services - Section 31n(6) Dept of Education Grants · State Dec 21, 2026 · Varies Grant funding for mental health and support services under Section 31n(6) of Michigan education code. | |
| Funds for Administering Programs Funded Under Section 31n Dept of Education Grants · State Dec 21, 2026 · Varies State grant (Section 31n(12)) providing administrative funding for Section 31n programs. | |
| Monday Musical Club Grant Berrien Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~January · Up to $3K Monday Musical Club grants (via Berrien Community Foundation, MI) provide up to $3,000 to schools and nonprofits in Berrien County, MI to support music instruction, programs, performances, or activities that engage and educate people of… | |
| Mental Health Funding Dept of Education Grants · State Apr 12, 2027 · Varies State grant (Section 31aa(2)) providing mental health funding for schools. | |
| School Safety Funding Dept of Education Grants · State Apr 12, 2027 · Varies State grant (Section 31aa(3)) supporting school safety initiatives and programs. | |
| SMART Program Funding - Section 31ff Dept of Education Grants · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies Long-term grant funding for SMART Program initiatives under Section 31ff, with application window extending through June 30, 2027. | |
| SMART Program Funding – Section 31ff Dept of Education Grants · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies Long-term grant opportunity for SMART Program funding. Application period runs from November 10, 2025 to June 30, 2027. | |
| SMART Program Funding Dept of Education Grants · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies State grant (Section 31ff) supporting SMART Program initiatives. | |
| Challenge Scholars Dream Fund Grand Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Challenge Scholars Dream Fund supports projects that benefit students and graduates of Union High School in the classes of 2020-2028. | |
| CMCF Brady Sexton Endowment Grant Central Montcalm Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brady Sexton Endowment (Central Montcalm Community Foundation, MI) provides funding for grants that support youth athletics at Central Montcalm Public Schools. | |
| Cadillac Area Community Foundation Community Grants Cadillac Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cadillac Area Community Foundation (Cadillac, MI) is currently accepting Community Grant applications (including the Trustee's Women's and Men's Giving Circle grants and CACF Trust grants) for projects benefiting the Cadillac Area… | |
| Child and Adult Care Food Program Dept of Education Grants · State Not published · Varies Federal grant providing food program funding for child and adult care. Applications continue throughout the year. | |
| ACC Foundation Granum Grant Alpena Community College Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K The Granum Grant is the Alpena Community College Foundation's externally-facing grant program, open to the public. | |
| 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… |
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About grants for k-12 schools in Michigan
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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