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

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

$10,000–$30,000 to launch or expand PLTW Gateway, Computer Science or Engineering. Apply by November 6, 2026.

Amount

$10,000–$30,000 by track

Eligibility

Schools, Public schools, Districts

Coverage

Schools adding or expanding PLTW

Improves school security and provides training to students and teachers to prevent school violence.

Amount

Awards typically range from $333,000 to $2,000,000 depending on the category.

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 schools

L3Harris Technologies supports the launch of new PLTW Engineering programs and the expansion of Computer Science programs in diverse and economically challenged communities.

Amount

New Engineering Program ($30,000); Computer Science Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

PreK-12

Arrow Electronics supports the expansion of PLTW Launch, Gateway, and Engineering programs for schools located near its facilities, with a focus on the Atlanta area.

Amount

Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Elementary (Launch), Middle (Gateway), and High School (Engineering)

$5,000–$30,000 to launch or expand PLTW Launch, Gateway, Computer Science or Engineering. Apply by November 6, 2026.

Amount

$5,000–$30,000 by track

Eligibility

Schools, Public schools, Districts

Coverage

Schools adding or expanding PLTW

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

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

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

$10,000 to launch or expand PLTW Gateway, Computer Science or Engineering. Apply by December 4, 2026.

Amount

$10,000

Eligibility

Schools, Public schools, Districts

Coverage

Schools adding or expanding PLTW

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

$500 grants for full-time educators to purchase classroom materials, including books, software, lab supplies, and audio-visual equipment.

Amount

$500

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

K-12

For students in electronics, electronic communications or related software development.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

This program provides funding to teachers in Sarasota County Public Schools for classroom projects and resources to enhance learning.

Amount

Up to $1,000 or $1,001-$5,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools

Coverage

Florida — Sarasota County Public Schools

This scholarship offers a one-time monetary award to high school seniors pursuing a college degree in a cyber-related field.

Amount

$5000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Alabama — Madison county or adjacent counties (including adjacent TN counties)

This program provides grants to Catholic schools for projects that strengthen families, improve faith formation, foster discipleship, and integrate community ministry work.

Amount

Typically under $10,000; up to 75% of project cost

Eligibility

Schools

Coverage

Oklahoma — Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Catholic Schools

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

Supports the purchase, repair, or replacement of equipment for Dual Credit Career and Technical Education programs in Texas.

Amount

Up to $220,000 per award.

Eligibility

Districts, Universities partnering with K-12

Coverage

High school students in dual credit programs

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

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

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

This scholarship awards high school or undergraduate NSHSS members for their interest in cybersecurity.

Amount

One (1) $1,500 award

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA (for NSHSS members)