Massachusetts K-12 funding

Funding available to Massachusetts educators, schools and districts — including programs run by Massachusetts state agencies and national opportunities open to applicants in Massachusetts.

9 Massachusetts-specific · 120 national programs open to Massachusetts

Upcoming deadlines in Massachusetts

Funders and agencies in Massachusetts

Funding categories in Massachusetts

Massachusetts-specific opportunities

Closes in 18 dayscorporate grant

Fidelity Bank Educational Mini-Grants

Fidelity Bank (Massachusetts)

Grants of up to $500 for public school teachers in central Massachusetts communities served by Fidelity Bank, for classroom projects and learning experiences.

Amount
Up to $500
Eligibility
Teachers
Coverage
Massachusetts
Classroom resources
Closes in 21 daysgrant

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
InnovationClassroom resources
Deadline: December 31, 2026grant

The Peabody Education Foundation offers funding to Peabody, MA teachers and schools for programs and resources outside the normal school budget.

Amount
Up to $10,000
Eligibility
Schools, Administrators
Coverage
Massachusetts — Peabody Public Schools
Classroom resources
Deadline: February 1, 2027scholarship

The Wellesley Scholarship Foundation offers merit-based scholarships to high school seniors who are residents of Wellesley.

Amount
Varies — see provider
Eligibility
Students
Coverage
Massachusetts — Wellesley residents
Academic achievementCollege / universityCommunity service
Deadline: March 1, 2027grant

These grants fund professional development or renewal activities for individual and small groups of educators in Brookline.

Amount
Up to $3,500 per educator
Eligibility
Teachers, Administrators
Coverage
Massachusetts — Brookline Educators
Professional development
Deadline: March 1, 2027scholarship

The Wellesley Scholarship Foundation offers need-based scholarships to support the college educations of students from the Wellesley community.

Amount
Varies — see provider
Eligibility
Students
Coverage
Wellesley High School graduates or Wellesley residents
College / universityFinancial needGeneral education
Deadline: March 1, 2027grant

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
Classroom resourcesInnovationProfessional development

Frequently asked questions

How many funding programs are available in Massachusetts?
We currently list 9 programs specifically for Massachusetts applicants, plus 120 national programs open to applicants in Massachusetts. The list is verified against official sources on an ongoing basis.
Are there grants specifically for Massachusetts schools?
Yes. Massachusetts-specific programs currently listed include Fidelity Bank Educational Mini-Grants, Brookline Education Foundation Idea Lab Grants, Peabody Education Foundation — Individual Teacher Grants and 6 more. These are shown separately from national programs below.
What is the next funding deadline affecting Massachusetts?
The soonest deadline is NSHSS Healthcare Heroes 2027 — Closes in 3 days. See the upcoming deadlines section for more.
Who can apply for funding in Massachusetts?
It depends on the program. Some accept applications from individual teachers, others only from schools, districts or nonprofits. Use the "Who's applying" filter below, and check each listing's eligibility section before applying.