61 United States Grants for Preschools and Early Childhood

61 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 Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 11/10/25

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

Fellowships to USA K-12 Educators to Enhance STEM Education on a National Scale

Deadline: 11/13/25

Fellowships to USA qualifying K-12 educators to advance the professional development of K-12 STEM teachers while enhancing STEM education on a national scale. Selected fellows will apply their classroom experience and knowledge to national education policy efforts and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160768

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

Deadline: 11/15/25

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 PreK-12 Teachers for Innovative Classroom Projects Related to Agriculture

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to USA PreK-12 teachers to enhance student understanding of agriculture by incorporating agricultural lessons into the core curriculum. Funding is intended for field trips, animal science projects, aquaculture projects, and farm tours. Teachers may propose creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 160271

Grants to USA K-12 Educators to Support Their Work in the Classroom

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to USA K-12 educators to support their work in the classroom. Applicants must submit an original worksheet they have created to facilitate specific goals in their classrooms. In addition to a cash grant, winners will also receive membership to an innovative onli...

GrantWatch ID#: 220540

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Schools for Innovative Educational Programming

Deadline: 11/30/25

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools for innovative educational programming. Prizes are available in a range of categories, including: health and well-being, STEM education, the environment, peacebuilding, arts and culture, artificial intelligence, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 223814

Awards to USA K-12 Public School Teachers for Excellence in Environmental Education

Deadline: 12/01/25

Awards to USA and territories K-12 public school teachers to recognize excellence in environmental education. The winning teachers' LEAs will receive awards as well. Applicants will be evaluated in several categories, including integration, service to the community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 138628
Upcoming

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Organizations and Schools for Children and Youth Gardening P...

Deadline: 12/12/25

Grants of $750 and in-kind donations to USA and territories organizations and schools for gardening programs. Funding is intended for both new and expanded programs to benefit children and youth. In addition to the cash grant, successful applicants will receive a colle...

GrantWatch ID#: 177181

Grants to USA K-12 Teachers for Aerospace Education Projects and Activities

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants of up to $600 to USA K-12 teachers to integrate aerospace education into the class curriculum. Priority will be given to activities that relate to aerospace science and technologies. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, supplies, technology,...

GrantWatch ID#: 159365

Grants to USA Schools, Parks, and Nonprofits to Increase the Safety of Outdoor Play Spaces

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants to USA schools and nonprofit organizations serving children and youth for projects that increase the safety of outdoor play spaces. Funding may be used for expenses associated with the installation of shade structures. Grantees will also be provided with a perma...

GrantWatch ID#: 163815

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

Deadline: 12/15/25

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

Awards to USA K-12 Science Teachers for Conference Attendance and Mentorship

Deadline: 12/19/25

Awards of up to $1,000 to USA K-12 educators in their initial five years of teaching to take part in a professional gathering focused on science learning. Recipients will also gain guidance from experienced mentors and chances to engage with peers in the broader scienc...

GrantWatch ID#: 146136

Award to a USA or Canada K-12 Teacher for Outstanding Science Instruction

Deadline: 12/19/25

Award of $10,000 to a USA or Canada K-12 teacher for outstanding classroom science education. The award recipient will be honored for having positively impacted the school, community, and students through excellence in teaching. In addition, the awardee and finalists w...

GrantWatch ID#: 172654

Awards to USA K-12 Science Teachers in Urban Areas for Professional Development Opportunities

Deadline: 12/19/25

Awards of $1,800 to USA and territories K-12 science educators in urban areas to participate in professional development learning opportunities. The purpose of the program is to expand the talent pool for science teachers in order to prepare for future workforce challe...

GrantWatch ID#: 182392

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

Deadline: 12/31/25

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 K-12 School Educators and Employees to Recognize Excellence and Leadership in Sc...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Awards to USA K-12 educators, administrators, and school staff members to recognize outstanding efforts to positively impact the lives of students. Nominations are accepted for educators and employees in public, charter, and private schools. The purpose of the program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186015

Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Educators for Initiatives to Promote Internet Safety

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 educators for initiatives to promote internet safety. Funding is intended for the purchase of materials and supplies for use when conducting classroom sessions, assemblies, after-school activities, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 212919

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Resources and Programs to Enhance Communities

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for resources and programs to enhance communities throughout the country. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of education, community engagement, and equity. The goal of the funding program is to ensure th...

GrantWatch ID#: 216215

Fellowships to USA K-12 Teachers to Work with Scientists on Conservation Research Projects

Deadline: 01/12/26

Fellowships to USA K-12 teachers to work with leading scientists on conservation research projects. The fellowship is a summer outdoor experience that provides teachers with the opportunity to drive scientific discovery. Fellows collaborate with other fellowship partic...

GrantWatch ID#: 187367

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, Military Organizations, and Li...

Deadline: 01/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, libraries, and military organizations for programs to educate students about autism. Funding is intended for activities designed for K-12 s...

GrantWatch ID#: 203769

Fellowships to USA PreK-12 Teachers and Educators for Professional Development Projects

Deadline: 01/22/26 Conference Date: 11/19/25

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA PreK-12th grade educators and up to $10,000 to educator teams for projects that further professional growth and development. Funding is intended to allow teachers to pursue experiences that address practical issues. Proposals that sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 177420

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

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
Upcoming

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
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

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Poetry in American Culture

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 12/15/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that perpetuate the art of poetry in American culture and expand awareness of the positive effects of poetry on society. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 146023

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

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/15/25

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 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, Canada, and International Investigators for Collaborative Research Projects on ...

Deadline: 03/31/26 LOI Date: 11/14/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators at nonprofit institutions and organizations for collaborative research projects on education. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Principal investigators will partner with educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 171183

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

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, 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

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 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 to USA Nonprofits for Children's Advocacy, Medical Research, Education, and Arts Progra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of education, children's advocacy, medical research and initiatives, and the arts. Priority is given to proposals that involve specific projects with distinct goals, and grants that will have a notable imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 155284

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

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

Opportunity for USA Educators to Obtain Funding from Individuals for Classroom Projects to B...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA full-time public and public charter school educators, including counselors, librarians, nurses, and therapists, to obtain funding for classroom projects that benefit students. Examples of learning opportunities include books, technology, and field t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183585

In-Kind Grants of Promotional Technology Items to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Education-Based...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of technology items valued at $500 to USA nonprofits, schools, and education-related organizations. Every month, an eligible organization will receive branded technology products, such as power banks, USB flash drives, PopSockets, and charging cables. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 186033

In-Kind Grants to USA Middle Schools, Elementary Schools, Head Start Programs, and Preschools ...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of materials and resources to USA public middle schools, elementary schools, Head Start programs, and preschools to implement STEM learning programs. Priority is given to schools that serve Title I students. The purpose of the program is to assist studen...

GrantWatch ID#: 195236

In-Kind Grants to USA Schools and Parents to Provide Underserved K-12 Students with Internet C...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA schools, school districts, parents, and guardians to provide qualifying K-12 students with internet access and software. Recipients will receive free mobile hotspots and internet connections, as well as the opportunity to purchase laptops and tabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 199451