60 United States Grants for Preschools and Early Childhood

60 Preschool Grants for United States

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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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178562
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Safeguarding Lung ...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations for studies related to safeguarding lung health. Eligible areas of interest include healthcare worker education, community health aware...

GrantWatch ID#: 227490
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Grants to USA Graduate Students for Research in Speech-Language Pathology and Sciences Focused...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants of $4,000 to USA graduate students for research projects related to speech-language pathology and communication sciences. Funding is intended to support studies that address language development in preschool children and in children at the earliest school d...

GrantWatch ID#: 188442

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

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

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

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

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

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 senior...

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 Froebelia...

GrantWatch ID#: 226773

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

Deadline: 05/31/26

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 educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 181620

Grants to USA Teachers and Educators to Enhance K-12 Meteorology Education

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants of up to $750 to USA teachers, groups, individuals, and program directors to enhance K-12 science and meteorology learning. Funding is intended to enable teachers and educators to attend conferences, purchase equipment, materials, and supplies, and expand p...

GrantWatch ID#: 169429

Grants to USA LEAs, Nonprofits, and Consortia for High-Quality Literacy Programs

Deadline: 06/09/26 Conference Date: 04/28/26 LOI Date: 05/08/26

Grants to USA LEAs, nonprofit organizations, and consortia thereof for high-quality literacy programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop and implement literacy programs from birth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228573

Grants to USA State and County Farm Bureaus for K-12 Student Agricultural Literacy Programs

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA state and county farm bureaus for K-12 classroom agricultural literacy projects and programs. Funding may be requested to start new or expand existing agricultural literacy programs. The intent is to build capacity by funding items th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180971

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 c...

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 211595
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Provide Humanities Workshops for K-12 ...

Deadline: 06/25/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153587
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Host Professional Development Opportun...

Deadline: 06/25/26

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 complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 178151

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

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 th...

GrantWatch ID#: 151207

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

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 th...

GrantWatch ID#: 178727

In-Kind Donations of Instruments to USA Schools and Nonprofits for Music Instruction

Deadline: 06/30/26

In-kind donations of equipment and instruments to USA public schools and nonprofit organizations to enhance music instruction. Donations are intended to support instructional music programs that teach individuals to actively create music. Participants may be any a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228451

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research on Educational Inequity

Deadline: 07/01/26 LOI Date: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars affiliated with nonprofit organizations and IHEs for research to advance educational equity. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Projects may f...

GrantWatch ID#: 193323

Credit Vouchers to USA K-12 Educators to Purchase Agricultural Literacy Materials for Classroo...

Deadline: 07/17/26

Credit vouchers valued at $100 to USA K-12 educators to purchase agricultural literacy materials from the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist educators in acquiring quality resources for classroom use in order to educate teachers and students a...

GrantWatch ID#: 196010

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 th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220212

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Libraries to Purchase Books for Mobile Libraries

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for mobile lending libraries serving disadvantaged youth. Funding may be used to buy fiction or non-fiction books geared for children and youth f...

GrantWatch ID#: 180779

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

Deadline: 09/01/26

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 tri...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355

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 hi...

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 tim...

GrantWatch ID#: 160645

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

Deadline: 09/25/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208315

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 learn...

GrantWatch ID#: 169676

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 174880

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and Schools for Projects and Programs to Benefit C...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools for projects and programs to benefit children. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have a wide range and directly benefit children up to sixth grade. Grants must clearly support ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 227562

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for PreK-12 STEM Activities and Education

Deadline: 10/31/26 Conference Date: 07/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public school districts, and elementary and secondary schools for programs to support PreK-12 STEM education. Applicants must attend a mandatory call before submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs that ins...

GrantWatch ID#: 181110

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

Deadline: 11/15/26 LOI Date: 07/01/26

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 Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 176854

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 p...

GrantWatch ID#: 152640
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Award to a USA or Canada K-12 Teacher for Outstanding Science Instruction

Deadline: 12/18/26

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 finali...

GrantWatch ID#: 172654
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Awards to USA K-12 Science Teachers in Urban Areas for Professional Development Opportunities

Deadline: 12/18/26

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 c...

GrantWatch ID#: 182392

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

Deadline: 03/31/27

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 res...

GrantWatch ID#: 180526

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 empowermen...

GrantWatch ID#: 144033

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 160167

In-Kind Donations of Computer Equipment to USA Schools and Nonprofits to Enhance PreK-12 Educa...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of computer equipment to USA and territories PreK-12 schools and educational nonprofit organizations. The goal of this program is to ensure that modern computer technology is present in every classroom throughout the country so that all children ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166682

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 applic...

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 ...

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 pr...

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 fund...

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 demonstrat...

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, potenti...

GrantWatch ID#: 180251

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

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA full-time public school, public charter school, and Head Start educators, including teachers, counselors, librarians, nurses, and therapists, to obtain funding for classroom projects and basic supplies that benefit students. Funds may be used f...

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 cable...

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 s...

GrantWatch ID#: 195236