Grants for school districts

Federal, state and foundation funding open to local education agencies, including formula programs and competitive awards. Larger programs usually require SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration.

34 open now · 4 upcoming · 12 funders listed

38 opportunities

Closes in 15 dayscorporate grant

$25,000–$100,000 for nonprofits and schools whose programmes match Honda's pillar awards.

Amount
$25,000–$100,000
Eligibility
Nonprofits, Schools, Districts
Coverage
NCES-listed schools and districts, 501(c)(3) organizations or nonprofit fiscal sponsors. Programmes must serve a listed Honda operations state; Honda primarily funds organisations with operating budgets over $500,000.
General educationSTEM
Closes in 20 daysfederal funding

OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)

Supports community and school-based programs to prevent and reduce youth drug use and substance use disorders.

Amount
Awards up to $1,000,000.
Eligibility
Schools, Districts, Nonprofits
Coverage
K-12 students
School safetyMental healthSpecial education
Closes in 21 dayscorporate grant

Lam Research × PLTW Grants

Project Lead The Way

$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
STEMCTETechnology
Closes in 21 dayscorporate grant

John Deere × PLTW Grants

Project Lead The Way

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)
STEMCTEInnovation
Closes in 21 dayscorporate grant

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
STEMCTETechnology
Closes in 21 dayscorporate grant

Phillips 66 × PLTW Grants

Project Lead The Way

$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
STEMCTETechnology
Closes in 21 dayscorporate grant

3M × PLTW Grants

Project Lead The Way

Project Lead The Way, in partnership with 3M, offers grants to support the implementation or expansion of PLTW Engineering programs in K-12 schools near 3M facilities.

Amount
New Program ($15,000); Program Expansion ($10,000)
Eligibility
Schools, Districts, Nonprofits
Coverage
K-12 (Engineering focus)
STEMCTEProfessional development
Closes in 21 dayscorporate grant

Arconic Foundation partners with PLTW to support the implementation of PLTW Engineering and expansion of PLTW Launch programs in schools located in Arconic communities.

Amount
New Engineering Program ($20,000); Launch Program Expansion ($5,000)
Eligibility
Schools, Districts, Nonprofits
Coverage
Elementary (Launch) and High School (Engineering)
STEMCTEProfessional development
Closes in 21 dayscorporate grant

Ardagh Group × PLTW Grants

Project Lead The Way

Ardagh Group provides significant multi-year funding to implement or expand PLTW Engineering programs in schools within its 24 U.S. communities.

Amount
New Program (Up to $50,000); Program Expansion ($15,000)
Eligibility
Schools, Districts, Nonprofits
Coverage
K-12 (Engineering focus)
STEMCTEProfessional development
Closes in 21 dayscorporate grant

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)
STEMCTETechnology
Closes in 21 dayscorporate grant

Huber × PLTW Grants

Project Lead The Way

Huber partners with PLTW to support the implementation of new PLTW Gateway programs in middle schools across Arkansas, Georgia, and Texas.

Amount
Gateway New Program ($20,000)
Eligibility
Schools, Districts, Nonprofits
Coverage
Middle School (Gateway focus)
STEMCTEClassroom resources
Closes in 21 dayscorporate grant

Burns & McDonnell provides grants to launch new PLTW Engineering programs in schools within its partner communities to inspire the next generation of innovators.

Amount
New Program ($40,000)
Eligibility
Schools, Districts, Nonprofits
Coverage
K-12 (Engineering focus)
STEMCTEProfessional development
Closes in 24 daysfederal funding

OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)

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
Mental healthInnovationLiteracy
Closes in 25 daysfederal funding

Funds emergency repairs and modernization of school facilities for eligible Impact Aid school districts.

Amount
Award amounts vary based on project need and available funding.
Eligibility
Districts
Coverage
Public K-12 schools in federally affected areas
FacilitiesSchool safety
Closes in 26 daysfederal funding

NSF Discovery Research PreK-12 (DRK-12)

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Supports research and development of evidence-based resources to enhance STEM learning for PreK-12 students.

Amount
Awards typically range from $450,000 to $3,000,000 depending on project type.
Eligibility
Nonprofits, Universities partnering with K-12, Education organizations
Coverage
PreK-12 students and teachers
STEMResearchProfessional development
Closes in 28 daysstate funding

GaMTSS Cohort 2027

Georgia Department of Education

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
Professional developmentInnovation
Closes in 28 daysstate funding

Pennsylvania Environmental Education (EE) Grants

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Funding for schools and organizations to improve environmental literacy through hands-on programs for students and teacher training.

Amount
Grow Grants range from $5,001 to $30,000; Seed Grants up to $5,000; Impact Grants up to $65,000.
Eligibility
Schools, Districts, Nonprofits
Coverage
Preschool through adults
STEMProfessional developmentClassroom resources
Closes in 32 daysstate funding

Kentucky Numeracy Counts Grant (FY27)

Kentucky Department of Education

$70,000 per awarded Kentucky district for evidence-based K-3 mathematics curriculum and curriculum-based professional learning.

Amount
$70,000 per awarded district
Eligibility
Districts
Coverage
Kentucky
STEMProfessional development
Closes in 33 daysfederal funding

NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY (Development Proposals)

National Science Foundation (NSF)

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
STEMTechnologyResearch
Closes in 35 daysgrant

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
TechnologyInnovationResearch
Closes in 38 daysfederal funding

OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)

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
Mental healthSchool safetyInnovation
Deadline: December 1, 2026state funding

LASO 26-27 (Cycle 5)

Texas Education Agency

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
InnovationSTEMCTE
Deadline: December 1, 2026federal funding

Innovation & Progress Grant

Michigan Department of Education

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
Innovation
Deadline: December 4, 2026corporate grant

Lockheed Martin × PLTW Grants

Project Lead The Way

$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
STEMCTETechnology
Deadline: December 11, 2026state funding

Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant: Outcome 4

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Supports environmental education and stewardship projects to improve student ability to take action benefiting Chesapeake ecosystems.

Amount
Up to $75,000 per project.
Eligibility
Schools, Districts, Nonprofits
Coverage
K-12 students
STEMProfessional developmentClassroom resources
Deadline: January 13, 2027federal funding

Federal funding to run AmeriCorps member programmes such as tutoring and youth development. Not a classroom purchase grant.

Amount
Varies — see provider
Eligibility
Nonprofits, Schools, Districts
Coverage
Organisations running service programmes
Community serviceGeneral education
Deadline: January 13, 2027federal funding

NSF Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL)

National Science Foundation (NSF)

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
STEMResearchInnovation
Deadline: January 31, 2027award

BCME Opportunity Award

NAMM Foundation

$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
ArtsClassroom resources
Deadline: April 30, 2027state funding

CTE Dual Credit Equipment Grant

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)

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
CTEFacilitiesTechnology
Deadline not announcedstate funding

MiSTEM Network Advisory Council Grant

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)

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
STEMInnovationClassroom resources
Expected to returngrant

NEA Grants for Arts Projects (GAP)

National Endowment for the Arts

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
Arts
Deadline not announcedgrant

HBI Schools to Skills Grant

Home Builders Institute

HBI's PACT construction pre-apprenticeship curriculum at no cost for two years.

Amount
Free curriculum + training for 2 years
Eligibility
Schools, Districts, Public schools
Coverage
National
CTEClassroom resourcesProfessional development
Deadline not announcedstate funding

Arts in Education: Creative Start Project Grant

Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA)

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
ArtsClassroom resourcesInnovation
Expected to returnfederal funding

USDA Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants

USDA Food and Nutrition Service

Federal grants to bring local food and agriculture education into schools. FY 2026 awards are complete.

Amount
Varies — see provider
Eligibility
Schools, Districts, Nonprofits
Coverage
National
General education
Deadline not announcedstate funding

Provides incentive funds to improve the quality of agricultural CTE programs in California public schools.

Amount
Allocations based on program quality standards and state funding levels.
Eligibility
Schools, Districts
Coverage
Middle school and High school applicants
CTEClassroom resources

Funders in this category

Who can apply

These programs accept applications from school districts (local education agencies). Federal formula programs flow through your state education agency; competitive federal and foundation programs are applied for directly.

How to apply

District applications are the most demanding: expect needs assessments, data, partnership letters and detailed budgets. Register on SAM.gov and Grants.gov early — registration can take weeks. Assign one person to coordinate attachments and approvals.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between formula and competitive grants?
Formula grants are allocated by law to eligible districts based on factors like student counts and poverty levels — you claim your allocation rather than compete. Competitive grants are awarded on the quality of your application against other applicants.
How long does a federal district application take?
Plan on several weeks of preparation for a competitive federal application, plus SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration if you are not already registered. State-administered formula programs usually have simpler timelines set by your state.