Find grants and scholarships for K–12 education

The Yarmouth Education Foundation provides grants for projects, programs, and educational opportunities that expand learning for Yarmouth students and fall outside the regular school budget.

Amount

Expedited Grants up to $500; Standard Grants over $500

Eligibility

Teachers, Students, Administrators

Coverage

Maine — Yarmouth School Department

This program provides grants to teachers for special projects that enhance student learning within the Brainerd Public Schools.

Amount

typically around $1,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Minnesota — Brainerd Public Schools

This scholarship provides financial support to NSHSS members who are high school students graduating in specific years and pursuing dance in performing arts.

Amount

Two (2) $2,000 awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA (NSHSS Members)

This scholarship offers awards for high school members with an interest in music.

Amount

Two (2) $2,000 awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — NSHSS members

This scholarship provides financial support for NSHSS members pursuing studies in theater arts.

Amount

Two (2) $2,000 awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — NSHSS members

This scholarship awards high school members pursuing film and media production.

Amount

Two (2) $2,000 awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

The PLCS Foundation Teacher Grant Program funds innovative ideas that go beyond typical classroom instruction or routine operating expenses to benefit students.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Nebraska — Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Quarterly project grants for Maine education, medical and cultural/arts nonprofits.

Amount

Varies widely; partial or conditional awards possible

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Education organizations, Universities partnering with K-12

Coverage

Maine

Up to $2,000 per teacher for STEAM classroom projects in Larimer, Weld and Boulder counties, Colorado; apply before November 2, 2026.

Amount

Up to $2,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

K-12 teachers at schools in Larimer, Weld or Boulder County, Colorado.

The Kent Schools Foundation provides grants to educators in the Kent School District to fund projects that directly benefit students through classroom enrichment.

Amount

Up to $3,000 (typically $500)

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Washington — Kent School District

Statewide poetry recitation competition for high school students in Maine, building confidence and performance skills.

Amount

Awards and prizes for winners at various levels; check official site for current year details.

Eligibility

Schools, Teachers, Students

Coverage

High school students

Supports professional development for K-12 educators through intensive study of significant humanities topics.

Amount

Awards up to $460,000.

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 educators

This program offers funding to Peabody, MA teachers for classroom programs and resources outside the normal school budget.

Amount

Up to $2,500

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Peabody, MA Teachers

Supports the development of curriculum-related humanities resources for K-12 educators.

Amount

Awards up to $200,000.

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Universities partnering with K-12, Education organizations

Coverage

K-12 educators and students

This scholarship provides financial assistance to high school students to attend recognized pre-college or summer intensive arts education programs.

Amount

Up to $3,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

Grants ranging from $100 to $10,000 for music education programs for children, including programs in schools, community centers, and medical facilities.

Amount

$100 - $10,000

Eligibility

Schools, Nonprofits, Education organizations

Coverage

Youth/K-12

$5,000 financial support awards for school districts recognized as Best Communities for Music Education that demonstrate high financial need.

Amount

$5,000

Eligibility

Districts, Schools

Coverage

K-12

Annual grants for Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits — including education organizations — in the Midland/Bay/Saginaw area and areas north.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Schools, Education organizations

Coverage

Michigan

Minigrants of $350 for public schools and libraries to support creative, student-centered programs that encourage literacy and community.

Amount

$350 - $500

Eligibility

Schools

Coverage

K-12

Institutional scholarships for organizations teaching woodworking to disadvantaged communities.

Amount

Course scholarships

Eligibility

Schools, Nonprofits, Education organizations

Coverage

National

The NSHSS Visual Arts Scholarship recognizes high school members for their artistic talent in photography, painting, drawing, mixed media, or digital art.

Amount

Two (2) $2,000 awards for photography, two (2) $2,000 awards for painting/drawing/mixed media/digital art.

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA (for NSHSS members)

This grant funds teachers in City of Hollywood schools for original and innovative projects in specific focus areas.

Amount

average $500 - $1,200

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Florida — Broward County Public Schools (City of Hollywood)

This program provides grants to teachers and school-based administrators in Broward County Public Schools for original and innovative projects designed to enhance teaching and improve learning outcomes.

Amount

$500 – $1,200

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Florida — Broward County Public Schools

This scholarship program recognizes high school seniors with outstanding creative writing skills who plan to pursue higher education.

Amount

$10,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

This scholarship provides financial support for elementary school students in Illinois to explore or expand talent development opportunities.

Amount

$500

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Illinois Only — Grades 1-5

This scholarship provides financial support for middle school students to explore, expand, or experience an opportunity for talent development in Illinois.

Amount

$500

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Illinois Only

This scholarship provides financial support for high school students in Illinois to explore, expand, or experience talent development opportunities.

Amount

$1,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Illinois Only

The Lancaster County Community Foundation awards scholarships to students in Lancaster County pursuing vocational, technical, two-year, or four-year degrees.

Amount

$400 to $10,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Pennsylvania — Lancaster County

This program offers grants to teachers to fund meaningful instruction related to the Arts through the Spotlight Fund program.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

Invests in partnerships between schools and teaching artists to support arts learning for pre-school and K-12 students across Washington.

Amount

Funding varies by project; contact program manager for details.

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Pre-K through Grade 12

$500–$4,000 to offset the cost of woodworking studies.

Amount

$500–$4,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

Federal matching grants of $10,000–$100,000 for arts projects, including Arts Education, from nonprofits, governments and tribes with 5+ years of arts programming.

Amount

$10,000–$100,000 (LAA subgranting up to $150,000)

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Districts, Public schools

Coverage

National

Donated musical instruments (not cash) for school music programmes where 65%+ of students are economically disadvantaged.

Amount

Musical instruments (in-kind)

Eligibility

Public schools, Charter schools

Coverage

65%+ economically disadvantaged schools

Funding for programmes that nurture children from low-income households. Opens January 15; closes at 200 applications.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Teachers, Teacher teams

Coverage

Serving children from low-income households

Grants for hands-on youth learning in arts, humanities, science, technology and invention in Saline County, KS.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Schools, Nonprofits, Education organizations

Coverage

Kansas

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County offers a dollar-for-dollar match for eligible DonorsChoose projects posted by Sarasota County Public Schools teachers.

Amount

dollar-for-dollar match, up to $50,000 total allocation

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Florida — Sarasota County Public Schools

Donations of musical instruments, equipment, and free access to Fender Play learning software for public schools and community music programs.

Amount

Equipment and software access

Eligibility

Schools, Education organizations

Coverage

K-12

Frequent, easy-to-apply-for grants for classroom supplies, technology, and school-wide initiatives available to Foundation Club members.

Amount

Varies by grant cycle

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools, Administrators

Coverage

K-12