Target used to offer Field Trip Grants of up to $700 per classroom. As of November 1, 2026, Target's grants page doesn't list a field trip grant or any other classroom grant for K-12 schools, so Pennsylvania teachers shouldn't build a budget around one. Here's what Target does offer schools today, and where to look for bigger funding for coding, robotics and AI literacy.
The short answer
- There's no Target classroom grant to apply for right now. Target's corporate giving page lists no K-12 grant program.
- Your school can ask a local store for a gift card. Accredited schools can request a Target GiftCard donation. The average is $25 to $50, up to $500 a year per organization.
- Target Circle Community Giving is for nonprofits. A school's PTO, booster club or education foundation that is a 501(c)(3) may be able to apply.
- For coding and robotics kits, look elsewhere. Federal, state and STEM-focused grants are a much better fit, and our team can help you find them.
What Target offers schools in 2026
Target GiftCard donations
Accredited schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the U.S. can request a GiftCard donation from a local Target store. Fill out Target's GiftCard request form, print it and take it to your local store with a government affirmation letter or other IRS letter. Stores take up to 30 days to respond, and donations are available February through December as funding allows. The average donation is $25 to $50, with a maximum of $500 a year per organization.
Target Circle Community Giving
Target Circle members vote to direct part of Target's giving to nonprofits, and Target says it gives about $7 million a year this way. Target's partners research and select the nonprofits that take part, and nonprofits can submit an application to be considered. Schools aren't the typical recipients, but a 501(c)(3) PTO, booster club or education foundation may qualify.
Community Engagement Funds
Target store and distribution center leaders also make local giving decisions through Community Engagement Funds. If your school is near a store, ask the store leader whether your project could be a fit.
Better ways to fund coding and robotics in Pennsylvania
A gift card won't buy a classroom set of robotics kits. These sources are built for it:
- Federal funds your district already gets. Title IV, Part A (Student Support and Academic Enrichment) can pay for STEM and computer science programs, Title II can pay for teacher training, and Title I schools can use funds for supplemental materials.
- STEM-focused foundations. Programs like the Toshiba America Foundation fund K-12 science and math projects led by teachers.
- Crowdfunding for public school teachers. DonorsChoose lets teachers request classroom materials, including coding and robotics kits.
- State CS and AI programs. Many states fund computer science and AI literacy through their education departments. Our team tracks what's open in Pennsylvania.
See our grants and funding help, or browse more funding opportunities.
How Forward Education can help
We help Pennsylvania schools and districts put together strong funding requests for coding, robotics and AI literacy. We can send official quotes for classroom sets, map our lessons to your standards and write letters of support, and our Coding for Good Kit covers grades 3 to 12 with free lessons and educator courses.
Frequently asked questions
Does Target still offer Field Trip Grants?
Target's grants page doesn't list Field Trip Grants or any other K-12 classroom grant as of November 1, 2026. Check Target's corporate giving page for changes before you plan around one.
Can schools get donations from Target?
Yes, in a small way. Accredited schools can request a Target GiftCard donation at a local store. The average donation is $25 to $50, up to $500 a year per organization, and stores take up to 30 days to respond.
Can a school sign up for Target Circle Community Giving?
Target Circle Community Giving supports nonprofits that Target's partners research and select. Nonprofits can apply to be considered, so a school's 501(c)(3) PTO or education foundation is the best route.
Can Target funding pay for STEM kits?
Target GiftCards are spent at Target, so they won't cover classroom kits from other suppliers. For coding and robotics kits, Title IV-A funds, STEM foundations and DonorsChoose are better fits.
Planning a funding request for coding and robotics? Book a call with our team.
Sources
- Target: Grants and corporate giving (checked November 1, 2026)
- Target: Target Circle Community Giving (checked November 1, 2026)
