Grants for K-12 Schools in Michigan
Last updated September 27, 2026
There are 13 active grants for k-12 schools tagged to Michigan, part of 3,021 active grants for k-12 schools listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
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| Barry Community Foundation - Wilson H. Craig, Jr. Grant Barry Community Foundation · Foundation October 31, 2026 · Varies The Wilson H. Craig, Jr. grant (Barry Community Foundation) supports educational opportunities for K-12 students in astronomy, math, science, engineering, technology, inventiveness, critical thinking, and creativity in Barry County MI. | |
| Payments to Strict Discipline Academies and Qualified Districts – Section 25f Dept of Education Grants · State December 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. | |
| Payments to Strict Discipline Academies and Qualified Districts - Section 25f Dept of Education Grants · State December 1, 2026 · Varies Long-term grant opportunity for payments to strict discipline academies and qualified districts under Section 25f of Michigan education law. | |
| Monday Musical Club Grant Berrien Community Foundation Inc · Foundation January 31, 2027 · 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… | |
| SMART Program Funding - Section 31ff Dept of Education Grants · State June 30, 2027 · Varies Long-term grant opportunity for SMART Program funding under Section 31ff of Michigan education law, open through June 30, 2027. | |
| SMART Program Funding – Section 31ff Dept of Education Grants · State June 30, 2027 · Varies Long-term grant opportunity for SMART Program funding. Application period runs from November 10, 2025 to June 30, 2027. | |
| CMCF Brady Sexton Endowment Grant Central Montcalm Community · Foundation Rolling · 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 Rolling · 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 Rolling · Varies Federal grant program providing nutrition support. Applications accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis starting April 1, 2026. | |
| 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 Rolling · 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… | |
| Child and Adult Care Food Program – Federal Grant Dept of Education Grants · State Rolling · Varies Federal grant program for child and adult care food services. Applications accepted on a rolling basis starting April 1, 2026 and continuing throughout the year. | |
| Child and Adult Care Food Program - Federal Grant Dept of Education Grants · State Rolling · Varies Federal grant program for child and adult care food services. Applications continue throughout the year with initial deadline of April 1, 2026. |
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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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