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

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

RPSF provides grants up to $5000 twice per year to Rochester Public Schools staff members for innovative pilot projects.

Amount

up to $5000

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Rochester Public Schools Staff

Grants above $5,000 for project-based STEM learning in grades 6–12 classrooms.

Amount

Over $5,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools

Coverage

National

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

Connects teachers and industry professionals to craft curriculum and projects that prepare students for local STEM careers.

Amount

Up to $50,000 with a required 2:1 match.

Eligibility

Schools

Coverage

K-12 public and accredited nonpublic schools

Supports national and multistate organizations to provide high-quality mentoring services to youth.

Amount

Awards up to $5,000,000.

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Education organizations

Coverage

Youth aged 17 and under

Up to $1,500 for Brookline Public Schools educators running experiential, interdisciplinary learning projects. Brookline, MA only.

Amount

Up to $1,500 (plus one $500 Ascoli Award)

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Massachusetts

The John Deere Foundation partners with PLTW to expand access to Engineering programs for students in underserved communities near John Deere home locations.

Amount

Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

High School (Engineering focus)

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

Provides comprehensive reentry services to youth returning to their communities from confinement.

Amount

Awards up to $1,000,000.

Eligibility

Districts, Nonprofits, Education organizations

Coverage

Youth in juvenile justice system

Technical assistance and coaching for districts to implement the Georgia Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework over three years.

Amount

Non-monetary (coaching and technical assistance)

Eligibility

Districts

Coverage

K-12

Supports interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for K-12 STEM education challenges.

Amount

Development awards range up to $2,000,000.

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Universities partnering with K-12, Education organizations

Coverage

K-12 students and teachers

Supports states to invest in ECE technology and data infrastructure to improve early childhood systems.

Amount

Awards range from $500,000 to $2,000,000 for a one-year project period.

Eligibility

Education organizations

Coverage

Birth through age 5

Up to $600,000 per award ($1M total, up to two awards) to integrate digital public goods for AI-enabled formative assessment serving US students.

Amount

Up to $600,000 per award; $1M total

Eligibility

Districts, Nonprofits, Universities partnering with K-12

Coverage

National

Assists communities in developing a data-driven coordinated response to the opioid epidemic's impact on youth.

Amount

Awards up to $1,500,000.

Eligibility

Districts, Nonprofits, Education organizations

Coverage

Youth impacted by opioids

A consolidated application for multiple grant opportunities focused on academic acceleration strategies for Texas school systems.

Amount

Up to 00 million total across 21 opportunities

Eligibility

Districts

Coverage

K-12

The Germantown Community Scholarship Fund offers grants to Germantown School District educators to support professional development, classroom supplies, and creative projects that enhance student learning.

Amount

up to $1,250

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Wisconsin — Germantown School District

Competitive funding for evidence-based interventions to support schools in comprehensive, targeted, or additional targeted support status.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Districts

Coverage

K-12

Grants up to $5,000 for project-based STEM learning in grades 6–12 classrooms, four rounds a year.

Amount

Up to $5,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools

Coverage

National

This grant supports projects by licensed educators and other eligible staff that improve student achievement and instructional practice.

Amount

up to $3,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Minnesota — Education Minnesota members

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 research and development projects to enhance STEM learning in informal environments.

Amount

Awards range from $250,000 to $3,000,000 depending on the project type.

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Universities partnering with K-12, Education organizations

Coverage

Informal K-12 settings

$2,500 grant to support the planning and implementation of innovative programs for K-9th learners that motivate and encourage reading, specifically targeting struggling readers.

Amount

$2,500

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools

Coverage

Grades K-9

The Edward E. Ford Foundation is seeking field-shaping ideas from eligible independent schools to help rethink the purpose, design, and sustainability of America’s high schools.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Schools

Coverage

Nationwide — NAIS-accredited independent schools

This competitive grant program provides funding to teachers in Collier County for classroom or school projects that fall outside the regular school budget.

Amount

Up to $2,000 per teacher annually (from foundation), individual grant requests up to $2,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Florida — Collier County

Grants of up to $35,000 for innovative K-12 projects involving curricular reform and teacher professional development.

Amount

Up to $35,000

Eligibility

Schools, Nonprofits, Education organizations

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

Programmatic grants averaging $10,000–$25,000 for nonprofits in KeyBank communities, with Education among three funding priorities. Invitation-only after an Expression of Interest.

Amount

$10,000–$25,000 on average

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Schools, Education organizations

Coverage

National

This grant provides funds for innovative projects designed to reshape, enhance, or improve education for all students at the school site.

Amount

Up to $1,900

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools

Coverage

Virginia — York County School Division

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 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 funding for innovative classroom and school-wide projects that enhance student learning and enrich the educational experience.

Amount

Typically $1,000 to $50,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

New York — Mamaroneck School District staff

Grants of up to $2,500 are available for educators in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for professional growth and enrichment opportunities.

Amount

Up to $2,500

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

North Carolina — Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Grants of up to $5,000 to enable educators to implement innovative methods of teaching rooted in equity, anti-racism, and civic engagement.

Amount

Up to $5,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

K-12

$2,500 to $5,000 grants for educators to implement innovative and effective forms of learning that enhance students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Amount

$2,500 - $5,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

K-12

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

Up to $1,000 for York County School Division (VA) teachers. Application opens December 1, 2026.

Amount

Up to $1,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Virginia

Palo Alto Partners in Education provides Innovation Grants to teachers and staff in the Palo Alto Unified School District to support new ideas and collaboration in teaching methods.

Amount

Up to $3,000 for individual projects; up to $15,000 for collaborative projects. Preliminary approval required for applications exceeding these guidelines.

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators, Students

Coverage

California — Palo Alto Unified School District

Collaborative Grants promote cooperative efforts across disciplines, grade levels, and among schools within Brookline, fostering professional teamwork and cooperative learning.

Amount

Up to $20,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools, Administrators

Coverage

Massachusetts — Brookline Educators

This grant provides funding for previous Classroom-Focused Project Grant recipients to expand on their original project objectives.

Amount

up to $3,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Education Minnesota members

This program provides competitive grants to Ohio public schools to expand and sustain high-quality STEM learning.

Amount

$10,000 (Ignite) or $15,000 (Strengthen/Innovate)

Eligibility

Schools

Coverage

Ohio Only

Awards for K-12 educators with innovative classroom projects. Next cycle dates not yet published.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators

Coverage

K-12 educators

Up to $5,000 (one classroom) or $10,000 (multiple classrooms) for Summit County, Ohio K-12 educators. Exact 2027 dates to be confirmed.

Amount

Up to $5,000 or $10,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools

Coverage

Ohio

Grants of up to $3,000 for high school STEM educators to support innovative, hands-on learning experiences and educational technologies in schools with high economic need.

Amount

Up to $3,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Grades 9-12

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

Small grants to support student-led classroom projects focused on protecting pollinators, soil, and local biodiversity.

Amount

Up to $500

Eligibility

Teachers, Students

Coverage

K-12

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

Statewide grants to boost STEM education and career exposure for students through transdisciplinary 3P learning.

Amount

Up to $50,000 per grantee.

Eligibility

Districts, Education organizations

Coverage

K-12 students

Up to $5,000 for St. Vrain Valley Schools educators. Colorado district only. Winter 2027 deadline to be confirmed.

Amount

Up to $5,000 (by grant type)

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Colorado

Funding for small teams of K-12 teachers developing new classroom instruction. Opens January 15; closes at 200 applications.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Teacher teams, Teachers

Coverage

Small teams of K-12 teachers