801 Grants for Preschools and Early Childhood

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

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Grant to a USA Educator to Promote Gardening Among Students

Deadline: 04/26/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA or territories Pre-K to high school educator to promote gardening among students. Funding is intended to create or expand on a school gardening project in order to encourage a love of gardening, provide gardening experience for stude...

GrantWatch ID#: 214120
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Grants to California K-12 Local Education Agencies for Truancy and Dropout Prevention Programs...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to California K-12 school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education for programs to reduce school absenteeism and dropout rates. Funding is intended to support activities that keep at-risk students in school, such as early intervention pra...

GrantWatch ID#: 184584
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies to Promote Art Throughout the State

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, academic institutions, and government and tribal government agencies for activities that promote the arts throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of arts and health, arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 219084
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Strengthen the State'...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, municipal governments, and public benefit corporations to strengthen the state's food industry and farming workforce. Applicants are required to register and prequalify prior to submitting an ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 227352
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Grants to Connecticut IHE Faculty and Staff Members for Research Related to Education in STEM ...

Deadline: 04/29/26

Grants to Connecticut faculty members, staff members, and associates at qualifying academic institutions for research related to K-12 and higher education in STEM fields. Funding is intended to support a range of projects, including those addressing educational ou...

GrantWatch ID#: 198485
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Contracts for Services to Mississippi Vendors to Evaluate Kindergartens

Deadline: 04/29/26

Contracts for services to Mississippi vendors to evaluate children's preparedness for kindergarten. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to assess the effectiveness of pre-kindergarten classrooms across the state. The grant program is look...

GrantWatch ID#: 222085
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools for Projects to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible regions to benefit children and youth. Eligible projects are innovative and enhance the quality of life for local children. The goal of the funding source is to provide for unmet...

GrantWatch ID#: 143400
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Quality of Life for Local R...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects that benefit local residents and surrounding rural communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the enjoyment and quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 147789
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Awards to Utah Educators to Honor Exceptional Teaching Efforts

Deadline: 04/30/26

Awards to Utah public school educators to recognize exceptional efforts in the field of teaching. The awards are intended to honor outstanding public school teachers whose performance in the classroom has significantly impacted the lives of one or more local schoo...

GrantWatch ID#: 150048
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Awards to USA K-12 Teachers for Excellence in History Education

Deadline: 04/30/26

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 history teachers for excellence in the field. The purpose of the program is to recognize exceptional performance in the teaching of history at the K–12 level. One teacher from each state...

GrantWatch ID#: 150599
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Awards to Iowa Individuals and Groups to Recognize Outstanding Volunteer Service

Deadline: 04/30/26

Awards to Iowa individuals and groups to recognize outstanding volunteer service. Nominations are welcome on behalf of those that volunteer in a variety of fields, including but not limited to mentoring, education, STEM, animal welfare, and disaster response and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153510
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Grants to Michigan School Districts, Educational Institutions, and Libraries to Improve K-12 E...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan school districts, educational institutions, and libraries to improve K-12 education in eligible counties. Funding is intended for math, science, and astronomy programs that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and inventivene...

GrantWatch ID#: 155307
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Grants to Indiana Teachers to Offset the Costs of Outdoor Learning Experiences

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to Indiana educators to offset the costs of class trips. This program is open to teachers of private, parochial, public, and home schools in grades kindergarten through 12. Eligible trips must relate to classroom instruction and address academ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157462
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Canada PreK-9 Educators for Purchases and Maintenance of...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $200 and in-kind grants of pet store discounts to USA and Canada PreK-9 educators to purchase and care for animals in the classroom setting. Funding is intended to offset the costs of acquiring guinea pigs, lizards, hamsters, fish, and other small ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160107
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In-Kind Book Donations to USA, Canada, and International Schools, Title 1 Educators, and After...

Deadline: 04/30/26

In-kind book donations to USA, Canada, and International schools, Title 1 educators, and after-school programs to benefit low-income students. The purpose of the program is to provide teachers with additional resources to instill a love of learning and reading in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164344
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In-Kind Donations of Plants and Resources to Florida PreK-12 Teachers to Establish School Gard...

Deadline: 04/30/26

In-kind donations of plants and classroom resources to Florida PreK-12 teachers to establish school gardens throughout the state. Funding is intended to educate students through outdoor learning, heighten their appreciation of the state's plants and animals, and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 170657
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries for Educational Programs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Connecticut public and private schools, libraries, and other nonprofit organizations for new and innovative educational programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide educators with the necessary resources to support learning projects and...

GrantWatch ID#: 175201
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in eligible locations for community projects. Focus areas include community education, community development, and community promotions. Applicants should contact staff prior to sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 175315
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Awards to USA K-12 Educators for Creative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

Awards to USA educators for creative projects that enhance student learning. Funding must be used to further the projects within the school or school system. This program is open to principals, teachers, classified staff, and paraprofessionals in K-12 private and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178562
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Grants to Connecticut and Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut and Rhode Island nonprofits and agencies to improve the quality of life in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended for the following program areas: economic development, arts and culture, environment, ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 179483
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofit CBOs to Assist Children and Older Adults

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit community-based organizations for activities that benefit adults and children. Funding is intended to provide health and human services to older adults, children, and youth under 18 years of age. The goal of the grant program is to allow...

GrantWatch ID#: 179665
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Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Iowa government entities and nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible areas. Grant funds may be used to support programs or capital projects. Focus areas include environment, health and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179909
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible areas. First-time applicants must meet with program staff before submitting a proposal. Funding is intended for activities within t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180686
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Artists, Groups, Collectives, Publishers, and Schools in Eligibl...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, publishers, groups, collectives, and Indigenous and First Nation Schools in eligible locations for arts activities. Funding is intended to support the creation, product...

GrantWatch ID#: 180883
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Building Projects in Eligi...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for community-building programs in eligible locations. Program areas include education, social services, community, and arts and culture. Funding is intended for new or e...

GrantWatch ID#: 185149
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Income-Eligible Residents

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities and improve the quality of life for low to moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of housing, education, human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 191597
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Grants to Connecticut Individuals and Organizations in Eligible Locations for Career Advanceme...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Connecticut individuals and organizations in eligible locations for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to promote professional development for Jewish educators. The goal of the grant program is to enable teachers in local Jewish school...

GrantWatch ID#: 195664
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Grants to Prince Edward Island First Nation and Indigenous Organizations, CBOs, Agencies, and ...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Prince Edward Island nonprofit organizations, municipal governments, schools, First Nations, Indigenous and community organizations, and agriculture industry organizations for initiatives to ensure food security for members of the commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 207090
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Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of health, youth, financial security, and community resilience. Priority is given to resident...

GrantWatch ID#: 213857
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, IHEs, and Schools for Arts Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, colleges, universities, and K-12 schools for arts projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts-focused activities and programs that are o...

GrantWatch ID#: 216448
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Schools to Fund Events and Progr...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $2,500 or $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, agencies, businesses, and schools to fund events and programs in the humanities, arts, and sciences. Historically underfunded groups are encouraged to submit applications, including but not limit...

GrantWatch ID#: 219219
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Grants to California Childcare Facilities to Subsidize Student Enrollment Fees

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit childcare programs to offer subsidies to enrolled families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for facilities serving children ages 0-5 as well as school-aged children in grades TK - 6. Priority will be given to...

GrantWatch ID#: 220088
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches to Enhance the Local Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 05/01/26

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
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Grants to British Columbia Child Care Programs to Benefit and Assist High-Needs Families

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to British Columbia preschools, child care facilities, and other child care programs in eligible locations to benefit disadvantaged families. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the quality and af...

GrantWatch ID#: 142175
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Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Public School Educators for Special Projects to Benefit Students in...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 public school educators for special projects to benefit students in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to support students' participation in specialized project-based opportunites. Eligible applicants are public school edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 145443
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, School Districts, Agencies, and IHEs for Educational and Charit...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, government entities, and universities for educational and charitable activities, programs, and projects that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Eligible programs serve the residents of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 150207
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include amateur sports, education, environment, arts and culture, and health and human services. Funding is intended for programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151550
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Grants to Alberta K-12 Schools and School Jurisdictions to Host Artists for Arts Projects

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alberta K-12 schools and school jurisdictions to enhance education with interactive arts projects. First-time applicants are required to pre-register through the grant system. The purpose of the grant is to engage students in a variety o...

GrantWatch ID#: 153743
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Award to a USA K-6 Teacher to Recognize Achievement in Writing Instruction

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA K-6 teacher to recognize excellence in helping students improve in writing. Applicants should explain and demonstrate their philosophy about writing instruction and student progress. In addition, teachers must provide student writing sampl...

GrantWatch ID#: 160630
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Grants to Ohio K-12 School Teachers for Educational Enrichment Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ohio public and private school teachers for educational enrichment projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for classroom-based educational programs that are not covered by school budgets. Eligible activities benefit K-12 stude...

GrantWatch ID#: 163768
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Grants to Saskatchewan Schools to Collaborate with Artists for Educational Projects

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan schools to support arts-related collaborations with individual artists to enhance education for students. Applicants should verify their eligibility with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 165637
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Grants to New Brunswick Charities, Municipalities, Agencies, and Athletic Associations to Impr...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to New Brunswick registered charities, municipalities, government agencies, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for residents. Funding may be used for programs in the areas of education, arts and culture, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 170227
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Artists, and Schools to Promote and Strengthen the Arts

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individual artists, and schools for innovative arts-based programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote the arts and strengthen the local arts community. Projects that involve partnerships...

GrantWatch ID#: 170243
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Services and Programs to Improve the Quality of Life in ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for services and projects to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Proposals must align with the Foundation's priorities of the environment, health and human services, community development,...

GrantWatch ID#: 173666
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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and IHEs for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations and IHEs for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of quality of life, educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 174132
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Tax Credits to Missouri Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Businesses for Community Se...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Tax credits to Missouri nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and businesses for community service and economic development projects. The goal of the program is to support projects in the areas of education, community service, crime prevention, physi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174794
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Youth Development Programs, Education, and Community Suppo...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for general core support and programming focused on youth development and education, including in-school and out-of school programs, vocational education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 175740
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs and Projects to Benefit Communities i...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions in multiple states to benefit communities in eligible areas. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support p...

GrantWatch ID#: 177319
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Improve Capacity to Provide Arts Pro...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio arts and cultural nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and IHEs that provide arts programming to improve business practices and strengthen organizational operations. Funding is intended for activities that enhance an organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 178194
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Educational Enrichment Projects

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to enrich education. Funding is intended to allow teachers to develop creative projects for their students. The goal of the grant program is to promote writing, literature appreciation, musi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179228