Grants for K-12 Schools in Minnesota

Last updated September 27, 2026

There are 5 active grants for k-12 schools tagged to Minnesota, part of 3,021 active grants for k-12 schools listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Lead Remediation in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Settings

Dept of Health Grants · State

Rolling · Varies

Provides funding for lead remediation in drinking water systems at schools and licensed child care settings. Rolling submission window with monthly deadlines on the last day of each month at 4:30 PM Central Time.

Department of Education - Grants

Education Department · State

Rolling · Varies

The Grants Management Directory provides all information about competitive and formula grants available through the Minnesota Department of Education in a centralized publicly available location.

Aim Higher Reserve Fund Scholarship

Aim Higher Foundation · Foundation

Rolling · $1K

A $1,000 scholarship for K–8 Catholic-school students whose families experience sudden, unexpected financial hardship outside the Foundation's normal awarding timelines, to keep the student enrolled through 8th grade.

CMAB Artist in Residence Grant

Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation

Rolling · Varies

The CMAB Artist in Residence Grant provides funds to schools and nonprofit organizations for activities directed by, or conducted in cooperation with, an artist who engages students and enables learning through the creative process, in…

Department of Education - Competitive Grant Opportunities

Education Department · State

Rolling · Varies

Welcome to MDE’s competitive grants site. Here you will find a link to all of the active grant opportunities offered by MDE.

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About grants for k-12 schools in Minnesota

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

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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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