181 United States Grants for Children

181 Children Grants for United States

Discover grants supporting children’s programs and services. Funding is available for children’s health, education, welfare, and development, including foster care, adoption services, parenting classes, and efforts to improve children’s access to resources and recreation.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Aid Professionals Who Work with Victims of Abuse

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, police departments, and other public entities to assist professionals who work with victims of abuse. Funding is intended for small capital expenditures, staff ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220727
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Grants to USA Individuals to Defray the Costs of Adoption

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA individuals to defray some of the costs of adoption. The funder supports international, domestic, and foster care adoptions. Applicants must provide information about the state or country from which they are adopting, whether they ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 223321
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Grants to USA Qualifying Youth Sports Leagues for Initiatives to Promote Safety in Sports

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA qualifying youth sports leagues for initiatives to promote safety in sports. Applicants must complete a safety questionnaire and facility survey prior to applying. Funding is intended for facility enhancements and defibrillators. The purpose of the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228085
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Youth Gardening Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of $750 to USA and territories nonprofit and religious organizations, government entities, school districts, IHEs, and Tribes serving under-resourced communities for intergenerational gardening projects. Funding is intended for the installation of a new gar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228620

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 and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Child Car Safety Education Programs

Deadline: 05/25/26 Conference Date: 05/12/26

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes for educational programs related to child car safety. The purpose of this program is to decrease the rate of car-related deaths and injuries. In addition to fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200826

In-Kind Grants of Child Car Seats to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies

Deadline: 05/25/26 Conference Date: 05/12/26

In-kind grants of child car seats and educational resources to USA and Canada nonprofits, government and public service entities, schools, and tribes to improve child passenger safety. Grantees will receive and distribute child safety seats and provide education a...

GrantWatch ID#: 202688

Grants to USA State Agencies to Provide Schools with Food Preparation Equipment

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA and territories state agencies to provide schools with food preparation equipment. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist schools with implementing or expanding their food ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228643

Grants to USA IHEs to Provide On-Campus Childcare Services for Low-Income Students

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to USA higher education institutions to assist with daycare services for children of low-income students. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs that encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 134445

Grants to USA Early-Career Investigators for Research to Improve the Health of Pregnant Women,...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to USA early-career investigators affiliated with institutions for research to improve the health of pregnant women, mothers, and newborns. Priority will be given to proposals addressing health equity and preterm birth. All proposals must have a direct link...

GrantWatch ID#: 186155

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 Nonprofits to Benefit Veterans, At-Risk Youth, and Children with Disabilties

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit youth and veterans. Priority is given to activities that assist veterans and their families, children with disabilities, and at-risk youth. Funding may be used for general ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220823

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Purchase Technology and Equipment

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase technology and equipment. Funding is intended to improve the health, comfort, and overall function of people with disabilities through providing adaptive equipment and assistive technology to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223513

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Project Support and Capital Improvemen...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for project support and capital improvements. Applicants are required to obtain an endorsement prior to submitting an application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 223861

Grants to USA Agencies and Organizations for Research on Reducing Violence in Schools

Deadline: 06/03/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and IHEs for research related to reducing violence in schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of thi...

GrantWatch ID#: 188089

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Long-...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for long-term research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 215602

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Students to Create Artistic Projects that Address C...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Contest with prizes of up to $1,000 for USA, Canada, and International students to create projects that depict personal experiences with climate change. The purpose of the contest is to engage students aged 11-18 to creatively represent climate change issues. Subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 200232

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

Deadline: 06/09/26

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 and Canada MDs, PhDs, and DOs for Research Projects Related to Childhood Cancers...

Deadline: 06/11/26

Grants to USA and Canada MDs, PhDs, DOs, or the equivalent, affiliated with an eligible institution, for research projects related to childhood cancers. The purpose of the grant is to discover treatments with fewer side effects. Funding is intended for direct cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 227983

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities. Funding preference will be given to proposals taking place in locations where at least one member of the funding source either resides or visits frequently, so that the utilization of funds ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 181481

Grants to USA Public Schools and Districts for Sports Programs for Students with Disabilities

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA public schools and school districts to establish new sports programs that serve grade K-12 students with disabilities. The purpose of the grant program is to increase access to adaptive athletics programs and equipment. Priority is given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223469

Grants to USA and Canada Emerging Scientists at Nonprofit Institutions and Organizations for P...

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to USA and Canada emerging scientists at nonprofit institutions and organizations for research related to pediatric oncology. Funding is intended to support original research projects that are not currently being funded. Applicants must demonstrate a future...

GrantWatch ID#: 185644

Grants to USA SEAs to Improve Educational Services for Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to USA and territories state educational agencies for programs to improve educational services for children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the grant program is to assi...

GrantWatch ID#: 194046

Grants for Exploratory Research on Language Development to USA, Canada, and International Nonp...

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for exploratory research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 215603

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 Implement a High-Quality STEM Program at the Middle School Level

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a high-quality STEM program at the middle school level. Funding is intended to cover the fees associated with teacher training and program implementation. Districts and schools looking...

GrantWatch ID#: 211586

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

Grants to USA Scientists, Doctors, and Nurses for Research Focusing on the Health Needs of Chi...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA scientists, doctors, and nurses at USA-based universities, hospitals, and research institutions for research projects that address the long-term and immediate health needs of children born prematurely. Eligible research topics includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180927

Grants to USA Institutions, NICU Staff, Doctors, and Nurses to Improve the Patient and Family ...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to USA institutions, NICU staff, doctors, and nurses to improve the patient and family experience in NICU wards throughout the country. Proposed programs should address the support needs of parents and siblings of NICU patients by providing a variety of sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 212172

Grants to USA Theaters to Promote Performances for Schools

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA touring groups and theaters for schools to attend plays and productions. Funding is intended to introduce children and youth, ages 7 to 16, to the arts. Preference is given to funding that benefits underserved children. Grants can be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226715

Opportunity for USA General Psychiatry Residents to Participate in a Professional Development ...

Deadline: 06/27/26

Opportunity for USA general psychiatry residents to participate in a professional development program in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. The goal of the program is to give general psychiatry residents a brief overview of the field and to establish ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 209354

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Educate Students about Autism

Deadline: 06/29/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 203769

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects and Programs That Advance Gir...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for work in developing countries that furthers education and empowerment for girls and young women. The purpose of the program is to support both academics and personal development. Funding is availa...

GrantWatch ID#: 161907

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Researchers in Expanding their ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions to support researchers in expanding their expertise. Funds are intended for early-career researchers and provide five-year funding for research and mentoring related to new methods, disciplines, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 169550

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

Grant to a USA Individual or Family to Defray Child Adoption Costs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA individual or family to defray costs involved in adopting a child. Funding is intended to help offset the expenses of adoption for those opening their homes to provide a child with a loving family. Applicants of all ages and from all backg...

GrantWatch ID#: 203860

Grants to USA Nonprofits for STEM and Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives and K-12 STEM programming. Applicants must complete an eligibility survey prior to applying. Funding is intended for specific programs and projects rather than general operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 213945

Grants to USA Municipalities, Schools, Recreation Centers, Nonprofits, and Private Residents f...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout...

GrantWatch ID#: 214003

Grants to USA Schools, Agencies, Nonprofits, and Individuals for Service Projects to Commemora...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and young people for short-term community volunteer projects for children and youth ages 5 to 25. Funding is intended to support programs that pay tribute to people who ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214396

Grants to USA Organizations for Lighting for Recreational Areas in Underserved Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA organizations for lighting for recreational areas in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve the health and development of children by making sports pitches more accessible and safer and extending the number of hours that children and...

GrantWatch ID#: 214776

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 Students for Local Community Service Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior re...

GrantWatch ID#: 156531

Grants to USA Individuals and Couples for Assistance in Adopting a Child

Deadline: 07/04/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA individuals and couples to defray the cost of adopting a child. Funds may be requested to support domestic, international, and foster care adoptions. Funding is intended to cover outstanding final fees due to the lawyer or adoption a...

GrantWatch ID#: 154802

Grants to USA Schools and LEAs to Provide Mental Health Programs and Services for Students

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants of up to $25,0000 and grants of up to $85,000 to USA public and private schools, LEAs, and charter school management companies to create mental health programs. Funding is intended to support the provision of services to children experiencing social-emotion...

GrantWatch ID#: 188604

Grants to USA State Agencies for Health Care Services for Women and Children

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to USA and territories state agencies for programs to improve and expand health care services for women and children. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for the provision of health services and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 195239

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Educational Programs and Services that Improve Mental Health Outc...

Deadline: 07/14/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, including schools and agencies, for educational programs related to improving mental health. Funding is intended for innovative activities and projects that promote the science of interpersonal relationships....

GrantWatch ID#: 197641

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for initiatives to directly benefit children and youth. Funding is intended for activities, programs, and research that help ensure the mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional welfare of young people. Grants...

GrantWatch ID#: 172880

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Improve the Health of Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the health of local communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support outreach and education projects as well as other initiatives in the areas of human development, health, n...

GrantWatch ID#: 208138

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students, and Early Career Scholars in Recognition of...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Awards of $200 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduates, graduate students, and early career scholars in recognition of outstanding papers related to children's folklore. In addition to the monetary award, winning entries will be extended an invitation to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222545

Grants to USA Early-Career Scholars for Research Related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Deadline: 07/23/26 LOI Date: 06/02/26

Grants to USA early-career scholars affiliated with health-related institutions for research related to inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to promote the development of...

GrantWatch ID#: 202664