K-12 Education Grants for Children (under 12)

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 65 K-12 Education Grants for Children (under 12) — 9 open right now, across 35 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $35M. The next application deadline is July 27, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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65total grants
9open now
35agencies
$2.5K–$35Mfunding range
Jul 27next deadline
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Trauma-Informed Services in Schools

The purpose of this program is to increase student access to evidence-based support services and mental health care by developing innovative initiatives, activities, and programs to…

🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis 📋 CFDA 93.532 ⏰ Jul 16, 2026
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education)

The purpose of Project AWARE is to develop a sustainable infrastructure for school-based mental health programs and services. Award recipients should build collaborative partnerships with the State…

🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis 📋 CFDA 93.532 ⏰ Jul 27, 2026
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OPEN 15 days left Hard to apply

FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grants

The goal of the FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grant: Growing Healthier Futures is to enhance training for child nutrition professionals to improve meal quality, support…

🏛 Food and Nutrition Service 📋 CFDA 10.574 ⏰ Jul 31, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $1,000,000
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OPEN 15 days left Hard to apply

FY27 480-10-3701 Early Childhood Block Grant: Preschool for All 3-5

To provide at least 12.5 hours weekly of high-quality preschool, including comprehensive developmental screening, bachelors-level early childhood licensed teachers, and standards-aligned research-based curriculum to provide children…

🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood ⏰ Jul 31, 2026
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OPEN 21 days left Hard to apply

State Programs: After School Programs – Non-school Districts

Communities, with school districts as lead applicants, can apply for competitive grants to develop partnerships with local governmental entries, education organizations, faith-based organizations, civic organizations, and…

🏛 Illinois State Board of Education ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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OPEN 21 days left Hard to apply

Promise Neighborhoods-84.215N

The purpose of the Promise Neighborhoods program is to significantly improve the academic and developmental outcomes of children and youth living in the most distressed communities…

🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 📋 CFDA 84.215 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many k-12 education grants for children (under 12) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 65 k-12 education grants for children (under 12), of which 9 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is July 27, 2026 — about 11 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $2.5K to $35M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse k-12 education grants for children (under 12), view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About K-12 Education Grants for Children (under 12)

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education funds comprehensive K-12 programs designed to strengthen learning outcomes for younger students. This collection includes 6,385 active grants supporting everything from classroom innovation to student wellness initiatives. Awards typically range from $62,000 to $1.6 million, giving schools and organizations meaningful resources to expand or launch new educational services.

All grants in this category use competitive application processes, requiring strong proposals and demonstrated need. About one in five grants involve cost-sharing requirements, so budget planning is essential. Use the support type filter to focus on program versus capacity building grants, helping you identify funding aligned with whether you're launching new initiatives or building organizational infrastructure.