65 United States Grants for Preschools and Early Childhood

65 Preschool Grants for United States

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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Grants to USA Schools for Opportunities to Experience Parks and Historic Sites

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories under-resourced PreK-12 schools for opportunities to experience outdoor sites. Funding is intended to support projects with both educational and stewardship facets. The goal of the program is to help students discover and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200725

In-Kind Educational Programs to USA Schools, School Districts, and LEAs to Promote STEAM Educa...

Deadline: 01/30/26

In-kind educational programs to USA schools, school districts, and LEAs to promote STEAM education. The program focuses on three areas of interest: professional development for staff, invention workshops, and space design. The purpose of the program is to financially s...

GrantWatch ID#: 218102

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to Children's Welfare and Parenting

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research projects on topics related to children's welfare and parenting. Funding is intended for original projects that have the potential to benefit infants and children. Focus areas include parenting practices and education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181620

Grants to USA Schools, Volunteers, and Educators for Physical Education and Fitness Activities

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field trips, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355

Opportunity for USA and Canada K-12 Students to Participate in a Science Competition

Deadline: 02/03/26

Opportunity for USA and Canada K-12 student teams to participate in a STEM competition. The competition is intended to encourage students to focus on team-based learning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. The competition encourages students ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177808

Opportunity for USA K-12 Teachers and Their Students to Participate in a Program to Address Hu...

Deadline: 02/06/26

Opportunity for USA and territories K-12 teachers and their students to participate in a program to address hunger among children. Participants will consider how to improve their efforts to combat hunger and then conduct a project. The purpose of the program is to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 225060

Grants to USA PreK-12 School Libraries to Provide Books to Disadvantaged Youth

Deadline: 02/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories PreK-12 school libraries to provide books to disadvantaged youth. Funding is intended to ensure that school libraries are still offering children good books to read. Applications must be connected to a specific project at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178824
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Provide Humanities Workshops for K-12 ...

Deadline: 02/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to provide week-long culture and history workshops for educators and humanities professionals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to co...

GrantWatch ID#: 153587
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Host Professional Development Opportun...

Deadline: 02/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to host professional development opportunities for K-12 and higher education teachers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 178151

Opportunity for USA K-12 Educators to Participate in a Professional Development Program

Deadline: 02/20/26

Opportunity for USA and territories K-12 teachers at public, private and charter schools to participate in a professional development and skill-building program. The program includes online courses, workshops, and international fieldwork. The goal of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200988

Opportunity for USA School Administrators to Participate in a Professional Development Cohort ...

Deadline: 02/20/26

Opportunity for USA and territories experienced school administrators to participate in a professional development cohort abroad. The program includes school visits, meetings with teachers and administrators from the host country, and workshops about the host country's...

GrantWatch ID#: 212503

Grants to USA Educators for Books, Art Supplies, Software, and Equipment to Enhance Learning

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA educators for projects and materials to enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended for a wide range of classroom materials, including but not limited to, books, calculators, math manipulatives, lab materials, software, art supplies, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174880

Grants to USA School and IHE Faculty, Staff, and Groups of Educators for Professional Developm...

Deadline: 03/02/26 Conference Date: 02/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA school and IHE qualifying teachers, instructional support personnel, education support professionals, and groups of educators for professional development activities. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 189519

Grants to USA Educators for Projects that Enhance the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline: 03/02/26 Conference Date: 02/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying educators, instructional support personnel, and education support professionals at public schools and IHEs to enhance the learning experience for students. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 189520

Grants to USA Individuals and Nonprofits for Photography Programs

Deadline: 03/15/26

Grants to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations for photography programs. Funding is intended for professional development, organizing and cataloging photographs, exhibitions, artist residencies, and educational programs for K-12 students. The funder focuses on e...

GrantWatch ID#: 221914

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities that Advance Education, Preservation, and Wellness

Deadline: 03/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. For 2026, eligible proposals will be in the subfocus area ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208315

Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Schools to Purchase Instruments for Children's Music Programs

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Dance Teachers to Recognize Contributions to the Field

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International educators to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of dance. Eligible recipients are dance teachers working in schools, private studios, IHEs, conservatories, and other venues. The purpose of this program is to honor ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180170

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits for General Support and Capital Projects in Jewish Communi...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit Jewish communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, general operating support, or programming. In the United States, grants will primarily support resident...

GrantWatch ID#: 180526
Upcoming

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educators for Youth Research Projects in the Environm...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International environmental educators for youth research projects in the environmental sciences. Funding is intended to support projects involving K-12 students in both formal and informal education settings, such as parks and nature centers....

GrantWatch ID#: 204579

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Educational Institutions to Support Japanese Language Education P...

Deadline: 04/10/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to establish, expand, or maintain Japanese language education programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to cover expenditur...

GrantWatch ID#: 144103

Award to a USA School Audiologist or Speech-Language Pathologist to Recognize Outstanding Acco...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA audiologist or speech-language pathologist to recognize outstanding accomplishments. Funding will be awarded for outstanding service in PreK-12 schools. Applicants should demonstrate how their activities have had a positive and significant impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 158466

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Projects Related to Improvin...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers who are affiliated with nonprofit organizations, such as IHEs, school districts, and research facilities, for research projects in the field of education. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 172494

Grants to USA Educators for Classroom and Extracurricular Programming for PreK-12 Students

Deadline: 04/15/26

Grants to USA educators employed by schools and nonprofit organizations to enhance learning for PreK-12 students. Funding will support the development of extracurricular and in-class programming that improves learning and develops the abilities of children from low-inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 179739

Awards to USA K-12 Educators for Creative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 04/17/26

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 publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178562

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 and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150599

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 their...

GrantWatch ID#: 164344

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 05/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for seniors, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Research Teams for Studies Related to...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams for studies related to early childhood education. The purpose of funding is to further the understanding of the education of children from birth to age eight, using the principles of Froebelian edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226773

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student for Research Related to Child Psycho...

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grant of $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student for research related to child psychology. Funding is intended to support an early-career psychologist who studies the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for childr...

GrantWatch ID#: 132694

Grants to USA Schools to Participate in a Program to Implement High-Quality STEM Curricula for...

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to participate in a program to implement high-quality STEM curricula for grades K-5. Schools will receive funds to cover the participation and registration fees for the program. Funding is intended to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 211595

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers Affiliated with Nonprofits for Research R...

Deadline: 06/23/26 LOI Date: 02/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, research facilities, and school districts for research projects that contribute to improvements in education. Applicants must submit an intent to apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193651

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Assess and Develop Programs to Address Disparities in Education

Deadline: 07/15/26 LOI Date: 03/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to assess and develop programs that address inequality in education based on income, race, and ethnicity. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. The Foundation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176854

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Governmental Institutions for Research Related to Children...

Deadline: 07/15/26 LOI Date: 02/02/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and public governmental institutions including IHEs for research projects related to the health and nutrition of young children. Applicants must submit a brief summary of the project prior to submitting a full propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176904

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Hunter Associations for Initiatives Related to H...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and hunting associations for initiatives related to health, education, and animals and environment. Eligible applicants include associations of game hunters and charitable organizations that fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220212

Sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International Competition Teams and Schools for Robotics and ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International competition teams and schools for robotics and engineering competition events. Funding may be used for expenses related to SAE and FIRST competitions. The purpose of the program is to support competition teams that highlig...

GrantWatch ID#: 209642

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Teachers to Enhance English Language Education

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grant of up to $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International K-12 English language arts teacher to support research projects that enhance the quality of education in the field. Proposals must address a specific question or problem to be studied and provide a clear timeline...

GrantWatch ID#: 160645

Grants to USA K-5 Public and Private School Teachers for Creative Educational Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-5 teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative educational programming. Funding is intended to increase student success rates in science, technology, engineering, and math by introducing original project-based learning i...

GrantWatch ID#: 169676

Grants to USA Schools, Nonprofit Youth Organizations, and Community Centers for Educational Ga...

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA public and private schools, nonprofit youth organizations, and community centers for educational native plant gardens. The purpose of funding is to provide youth with hands-on learning opportunities to plan, plant, and care for native plant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152640

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Positively Impact Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to positively impact local communities. Funding may be requested for program support, capital support, and general operating support. Areas of focus include education and advancement, disability and empowerment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 144033

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs to Cultivate a Stro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and academic organizations for programs to advance STEM education and professional development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 151207

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Canada PreK-9 Educators for Purchases and Maintenance of...

Deadline: Ongoing

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 pets,...

GrantWatch ID#: 160107

Grants to USA Early Literacy Professionals to Attend Conferences

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $200 to USA K-3 educators for professional development in the area of early literacy. Grant funds are intended to defray the costs associated with attending reading conferences. The purpose of this program is to support and encourage early literacy effo...

GrantWatch ID#: 160167

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Education, Arts and Culture, Social Services, and Hea...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help improve the quality of life for underserved populations throughout the country. Funding is intended to address significant issues in the areas of social service, health, education, and arts and culture. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167237

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International grassroots nonprofit organizations and individuals to advocate for disadvantaged children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small, innovative organizations that address the needs of ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 167614

In-Kind Donations of Equipment and Training to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Create...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 169156

In-Kind Donations of Books to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies to Supplement Librar...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges and universities, museums and libraries, and local, state, and federal government agencies to build library collections. The books must be chosen in person by a representative at the funding s...

GrantWatch ID#: 174863

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Schools and Groups for In-School Educational Music Pe...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International schools and other groups for in-school educational music programs. Although the Foundation appreciates all forms of music, priority is given to proposals that focus on bluegrass music. Live ensemble demonstrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176897

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives that Promote Jewish Values through Education, Science...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that promote and advance Jewish values through science, arts, and education. Applicants must complete an online eligibility quiz before being invited to apply. Proposals will be evaluated based on quality, potential, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180251

In-Kind Grants to USA Schools to Improve Access to Healthy Food

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA public and private schools to improve access to healthy and nutritious food. The purpose of this program is to promote the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables in schools by providing schools with salad bar equipment. In addition to the sal...

GrantWatch ID#: 180511