887 Grants for Preschools and Early Childhood

Discover grants for preschools, kindergarten, and Pre-K programs. Funding is also available for childcare centers, daycare programs, and family care providers. These grants support early childhood education, child development, curriculum enrichment, and school readiness.

Early childhood funders often prioritize different things - some focus on curriculum and school readiness, others on facility improvements or family support services - so filtering by recipient type and funding source above helps match your program to the right fit. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for early-childhood funders and application deadlines.

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Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Benefit Young Children in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 08/16/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for programs that benefit young children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that support infants and toddlers, their caretakers, and the earl...

GrantWatch ID#: 210235
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Colleges for Educational Programs

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, K-14 schools, community colleges, and faith-based organizations for educational programs and projects in eligible regions. Funding is primarily intended to support projects and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 159004
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Women and Children in El...

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and fire and rescue departments to address the needs of women and children in eligible locations. Priority funding is intended to improve access to high-quality early c...

GrantWatch ID#: 187907
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Grants to New York High-Needs School Districts for Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to New York high-needs school districts for infrastructure improvements. Funding is intended for projects related to energy and environmental sustainability that will make the schools healthier places to learn. Both HVAC installation initiatives and energy ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214245
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Grants to Texas Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas individuals and grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding may support projects, programs, or financial assistance, including initiatives focused on education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225964
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote the Development of Children and Youth

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote positive outcomes for young people in educational and socio-emotional arenas. Eligible proposals focus on the success...

GrantWatch ID#: 178740
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Address Social, Health, and Human Service Needs

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations to address the social, health, and human service needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for innovative programs in the focus areas of health, youth opportunity, and financial security. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 222482
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit residents. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide shelter, food, and clothing; advance quality education, healthcare, and research; and enhance the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 145520
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Tribes, IHEs, and Libraries to Support Arts Programs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, libraries, and schools in eligible regions for arts programming and operating expenses. Funding priorities include supporting local arts organizations, arts education programs, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147849
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the areas of animal welfare, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 161983
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Grants to Arkansas LEAs to Provide Tutoring Services

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Arkansas public school districts and charter schools to deliver tutoring services. Funding is intended for expenses related to providing impactful tutoring programs during school for K-12 students for Math and ELA. Participating districts are expected to...

GrantWatch ID#: 214558
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Grants to Mississippi Art Teachers for Classroom Supplies

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $500 to Mississippi art teachers for classroom supplies. Funding is intended to support visual arts instruction in public, private, and parochial schools. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to paper, paintbrushes, paint, markers, clay, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 215639

Grants to Colorado Educators to Increase Opportunities for All Students

Deadline: 08/23/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Colorado teachers and educators to increase opportunities and accessibility for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to reduce economic barriers to academic success. Priority is given to projects that expand access to resou...

GrantWatch ID#: 222788

Grants to Illinois Schools and Community Organizations for Educational Enrichment Programs

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Illinois LEAs, community organizations, tribes, and other public and private entities for educational programs that improve student success. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Grants may be used to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 130091

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counties to Respond to ...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local units of government, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based entities to address the needs of local communities in eligible counties. Priority will be given to proposals focusing on ment...

GrantWatch ID#: 186241

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Areas of focus include health and wellness, education, and expanding opportunities. Funding is intended for applicants workin...

GrantWatch ID#: 203001

Grants to Iowa IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Schools to Research Childcare Needs

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grant to Iowa IHEs, agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and schools to study the status of childcare in their location and plan for the future. Funding is intended for studies in communities with a total population of 20,000 or less. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209830

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $80,000 per year to Wyoming nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Funding is intended for organizations focused on early childhood development, mental health services, and the general health and wellbeing of l...

GrantWatch ID#: 223323

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of health, workforce development, education (i...

GrantWatch ID#: 146371

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Underserved Residents

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and governmental entities to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and projects related to education and human services. Grants will assist organizations that are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169078

Grants to Maryland Schools for Classroom and School-Wide Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland schools in eligible regions to support school-wide and classroom projects led by teachers. Funding is intended for public or nonpublic schools serving students in pre-K through 12th grade. Funding is for the benefit of schools an...

GrantWatch ID#: 171623

Grants to North Dakota Public K-12 Teachers, Schools, and IHEs for STEM Education Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to North Dakota public K-12 teachers, schools, and post-secondary institutions to enhance STEM programming for students throughout the state. Funding is intended to provide new and original science, technology, engineering, or math education for K-12 studen...

GrantWatch ID#: 174855

Awards to Arizona Public Schools to Recognize Educational Excellence

Deadline: 08/28/26

Awards of $500 to Arizona PreK-12 public schools to recognize educational excellence. Awards are intended to honor schools that demonstrate sustained high achievement, adapt well to changes in education, and show an exceptional ability to meet students' academic a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175507

Grants to Alabama K-12 Schools and Nonprofits to Enhance Sports and Arts Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations to improve programs related to arts and sports. Funding is intended to introduce, enhance, and expand opportunities that promote student participation in athletics, arts, and music. The gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 176349

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance Arts and Music Education

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public educational institutions in eligible regions to enhance arts and music education for children and youth in grades K-12. Funding is intended for equipment purchases, programm...

GrantWatch ID#: 176604

Awards to Alabama Individuals to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Gifted Education

Deadline: 08/28/26

Awards to Alabama individuals to recognize exceptional contributions to gifted education. Awards are intended to honor individuals such as administrators, staff, community members, students, and parents. The program aims to acknowledge those who have made a differ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180615

Grants to Oklahoma and Texas Nonprofits, Schools, and Churches to Improve Health

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Oklahoma and Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, and churches to address the health needs of local communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to increase and retain nurses throughout the counties and enhance access to healthcare, mental he...

GrantWatch ID#: 191878

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Foster Agricultural Awareness Among Students

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to foster agricultural awareness among students across the state. Funding is intended for small-scall agricultural education programs and projects in schools. Eligible programs impact and engage students in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 209741

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Agricultural Educational Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations for agricultural education programs. Funding is intended to assist local nonprofits serving students across the state. The goal of the grant program is to raise agricultural awareness among students in Maine'...

GrantWatch ID#: 209742

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Schools for Gardening and Agricultural Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofits and schools to promote agricultural education activities. Funding is intended to involve PreK-12 students in projects related to school-based greenhouses and gardens. Applicants must submit an integrated pest management p...

GrantWatch ID#: 209743

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Impactful Projects to Promote Agricultural Education

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to promote and advance agricultural education. Funding is intended for materials, projects, events, and educational programs designed for students, teachers, and volunteers. Eligible projects will increase ag...

GrantWatch ID#: 209745

Grants to Arkansas Public Elementary Schools to Promote Healthy Food Options

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Arkansas K-6 public schools to promote healthy food options throughout the school day. Funding is intended to provide children in participating schools with free fresh fruits and vegetables, as an effective and creative way of introducing fruits and vege...

GrantWatch ID#: 231336

Contracts for Services to New York Nonprofits to Enhance Child Care Infrastructure

Deadline: 08/28/26

Contracts for services to New York qualifying nonprofit organizations to enhance child care infrastructure. Applicants must complete a pre-qualification process prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to create child care support centers. The goal is to d...

GrantWatch ID#: 231591

Grants to California Local Educational Agencies for K-12 Programs and Activities

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants to California school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools for activities and programs benefitting students in grades K-12. Funding is intended for a range of services and programs that the state government requires local educational a...

GrantWatch ID#: 146474

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs and Capacity Building Efforts

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that improve life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for capital grants and campaigns, capacity-building efforts, and program support. Focus areas include housing,...

GrantWatch ID#: 216675

Grants to California Charter Schools for Facility-Related Expenses

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California charter schools to defray facility-related expenses. Grant funds may be used for lease and rent as well as maintenance, repair, and other capital projects. Funding is intended to assist schools with a large number of students requiring subsidi...

GrantWatch ID#: 159591

Grants to Vermont Schools, School Districts, and Nonprofits for Arts Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Vermont schools, school districts, and nonprofit arts organizations to provide arts projects, learning experiences, and programs conducted by teaching artists to benefit students. Applicants must register and complete required registrations prior to appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 166407

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Entities to Address the Needs of Loc...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government, agencies, and educational entities to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, health and medical, arts and cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 170670

Awards to Virginia K-12 Teachers for Recognition of Exceptional Economic Education

Deadline: 08/31/26

Awards of $1,000 to Virginia K-12 teachers to recognize extraordinary contributions to financial and economic education. The purpose of the program is to honor educators who have used innovative techniques to improve their students' understanding of economics and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173664

Grants to Utah Public School Educators and Administrators for STEM Education Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Utah PreK-12 public school educators and administrators for projects that provide quality learning experiences in the STEM fields. Funds may be used for equipment, project materials, admission fees, or field trip travel. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 176459

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Churches, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Communi...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units in eligible regions for projects to benefit local residents. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 179733

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for families, children, and young adults in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas: health, social services, education, and community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 180124

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and projects that address the needs of eligible communities. Funding is intended for human services programming and new projects that promote education. Eligible activities benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 180292

Grants to Washington Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Public Schools for...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit and faith-based organizations, tribal and governmental agencies, and public schools in eligible counties for efforts to disrupt the transmission of intergenerational poverty. Eligible programs are those that benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181964

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations to Address the Needs of L...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for programs that address critical needs of local communities. Funding is intended to support activities that are offered by organizations with limited access to other fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 183831

Grants to Maryland Law Enforcement Agencies and School Systems to Enhance School Safety

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland law enforcement agencies and local school systems to enhance safety and security in local schools. Funding is intended to support law enforcement coverage during school hours, as well as during after-school activities. Grant funds may be used to...

GrantWatch ID#: 186528

Grants to Utah K-12 Public Schools for STEM-Related Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Utah K-12 public schools for STEM-related activities. Funding is intended to support the involvement of students in events such as science fairs, academic decathlons, and other STEM-focused competitions and events throughout the state. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 191889

Grants to Arizona Teachers for Educational Projects Promoting Renewable Energy

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Arizona teachers in eligible locations for educational projects that promote alternative sources of energy. Funding is intended to help classroom teachers be innovative while encouraging education about renewable energy and the effective use of energy re...

GrantWatch ID#: 197547

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Improve Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs and projects that improve educational outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance student achievement, promote early c...

GrantWatch ID#: 205496

Grants to Kentucky PreK-12 Teachers for Classroom Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $200 to Kentucky teachers in eligible locations to recognize positive community impact. Funding is intended to demonstrate appreciation for local educators teaching in pre-K through 12th grades who have had a significant and ongoing influence on the comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 205583
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