Federal school facilities funding
DOE, EPA, FCC/USAC (E-Rate), FEMA, DOJ and IRS programs that can pay for K-12 facilities work.
Renew America's Schools
Amount: $500M program; $372.5M invested so far (~410 facilities, 36 states)
Status: No open round listed; 2024 Prize & Grant selectees announced Aug 2024
Clean School Bus Program
Amount: $5B over FY2022-2026
Status: RFI closed Apr 6, 2026; new round expected 'later in 2026' (program being revamped)
E-Rate Category Two (internal connections)
Amount: 20-90% discount; budget formula-based
Status: FY2027 Form 471 window not yet announced; EPC Administrative Window opens Oct 21, 2026
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
Amount: $1B for FY2024-25 cycle
Status: Closed - subapplications due July 23, 2026; selections pending
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) - safe rooms
Amount: Up to 75% federal cost share
Status: Post-disaster only; depends on declarations
BJA STOP School Violence Program FY2026
Amount: Up to $2M (states) / $1M (others)
Status: Grants.gov deadline Oct 30, 2026; JustGrants Nov 6, 2026 (per search summary - verify in NOFO)
COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) FY2026
Amount: Up to $500,000 per award
Status: Closed - deadlines Aug 4/11, 2026 (per search summary)
179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (allocation by schools)
Amount: Per-sq-ft deduction (amount varies)
Status: Ending - property beginning construction after June 30, 2026 not eligible (OBBB)
Schools Energy Resource Hub - rebates & financing directory
Amount: N/A
Status: Data source
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