915 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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Grants to Connecticut Childcare Providers to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Connecticut child care businesses to address emergent needs. Funding is intended to help licensed child care providers, including centers, groups, and family homes, with critical repair projects to keep their business open and operating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210412
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Grants to Connecticut Childcare Providers for Start-Up Costs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000 to Connecticut childcare providers to cover start-up expenses. The purpose of the grant program is to provide support to newly licensed and unlicensed group homes, family homes, or childcare centers. Priority is given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216350
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Grants to Connecticut Childcare Centers for Business Growth and Expansion Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut childcare centers for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for activities to increase enrollment at current locations, expand to new locations, and create new revenue streams. Eligible uses of funds include but ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216351
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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to address issues related to education, environment, health, veterans, and basic needs. Grant funds mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 222210
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Grants to Tennessee Educators for Classroom Projects and Supplies

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $1,000 to Tennessee K-12 teachers and principals to assist rural schools in eligible counties. Funding is intended to purchase equipment and resources that will have an immediate benefit for the students and the school. Purchases become the property of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223142
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts Projects and Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit agencies and organizations for arts projects and activities. Funding is intended to plan and conduct programs in the fine and performing arts, which include the visual arts, architecture and the visual environment, traditional or...

GrantWatch ID#: 223462
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Grants to Arizona K-12 Schools to Promote STEM Education

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $5,000 and a grant of $15,000 to Arizona K-12 public, private, and charter schools to support STEM teachers and educational programs. Funding is intended to bring STEM projects to life in schools across the state. One school with a particularly innovativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226376
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Grants to Georgia Teachers to Support Innovative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Georgia teachers to support innovative classroom projects in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support K-12 educators and teams for a wide range of initiatives. Projects must directly involve and provide an ongoing...

GrantWatch ID#: 226383
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Grants to California LEAs and Transportation Providers for Electric School Bus Chargers

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California qualifying local educational agencies and transportation service providers for projects to install new electric vehicle charging infrastructure for electric school buses serving K-12 students. Funds may be used for grid-connected chargers, pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 229781
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Grants and In-Kind Donations to Utah Schools and Libraries for Hydroponic Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and in-kind donations to Utah schools and libraries for hydroponic gardening activities. Funding is intended for implementing hydroponic activities into curricula and instructions in classrooms. Aside from funding for resources, awardees will receive equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 231246

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches to Enhance the Local Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and churches for programs that benefit residents in eligible areas. Priority is given to initiatives in the areas of education, economic growth, and enhancing the quality of life in the community. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 130757

Awards to Texas Teachers in Eligible Regions to Recognize Outstanding Math and Science Teaching

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards of $3,000 to Texas teachers in eligible regions to recognize outstanding math and science teaching. One award will be given to a K-5th grade teacher and another award will be presented to a 6th-12th grade teacher. Recipients must demonstrate exemplary teach...

GrantWatch ID#: 145270

Grants to California Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life, address basic needs, and sustain the environment in eligible regions. Funding is intended for infrastructure improvements and capital projects. Eligible organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 146456
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