Grants for Preschools
Last updated October 19, 2026
Grantable tracks 180 active grants for preschools in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 3 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 65 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.
- Grants tracked
- 180
- from 141 funders
- Median award
- $20K
- middle half $5,000–$70K
- Total listed funding
- $20.9M
- across 65 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 4
- 12 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Arts Council of Anne Arundel County: Arts in Education Grants Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Inc · Foundation Dec 5, 2026 · Up to $5K The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County is dedicated to enhancing educational experiences through the Arts in Education Grants. These grants support the integration of arts into school curricula for Pre-K to grade 12. | |
| Community Impact Fund - Education Programs United Way of Indian River County Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies UWIRC is accepting proposals in the following Education priority areas: | |
| Early Childhood Grant Program The Sheltering Arms Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies | |
| Quality Improvement Grants Bright Futures · Foundation ~February · Varies Strong Start offers grants to improve the quality of early childhood care and education programs and facilities in San Miguel County during the year in which programs go through a quality rating. | |
| Capacity Building Grants Bright Futures · Foundation ~February · Varies Strong Start provides grants to allow child care and preschools to build capacity. Capacity building is defined as: "maintaining and increasing the number of children that child care providers can serve at one time". | |
| Idaho Future Fund Grant Idaho Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · $10K – $20K The Idaho Future Fund Grant is designed to bridge educational gaps for preschool to 12th grade students in Idaho. | |
| Early Head Start Bauer Family Resources Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Early Head Start is a free program providing early care and education services for infants and toddlers. | |
| Community Grants United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties · Foundation ~March · Varies | |
| Head Start Bauer Family Resources Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Head Start is a free program providing early care and education services. Families accepted into the program are placed on a waitlist, with wait times varying from as few as two days depending on demand and availability. | |
| Coalition for Kids Fund Josephine County Educational Fund Inc dba Redwood Foundation for Education · Foundation ~June · Varies | |
| The Lilja Family Fund Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation ~July · $2K – $10K The Lilja Family Fund Grant, managed by the Oregon Community Foundation, supports communities in south Douglas County, offering approximately $40,000 annually for competitive grants. | |
| Linda K. Freeland Early Childhood Education Scholarship Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Linda K. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 15 Feb 2027. Our mission is to build permanent endowment funds and meet charitable community needs. | |
| Holt Family Foundation: Community Organizations Grant The Holt Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Holt Family Foundation, originally founded as The Daybrook Foundation post-Hurricane Katrina, aims to enhance community life in Louisiana. | |
| Preschool Scholarships Thorne Ecological Institute · Foundation Not published · $70K Thorne offers more than $70,000 in early childhood program scholarships annually to low and middle-income families to help ensure that all children have the opportunity to participate in Thorne Nature Preschool. | |
| Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program Grant The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program, presented by the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence and the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, aims to assist middle-income families in accessing quality preschool education. | |
| Smart Start of Forsyth County Pre-K Scholarships Smart Start of Forsyth County · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K Smart Start of Forsyth County offers ten scholarships of $1,000 each to help local families access high-quality preschool programs. | |
| RFP: Private NAEYC-Accredited or Obtaining Accreditation Preschools in Need of Playground, Classroom, or Other Small Capital Improvements Grant Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation is offering funding for private NAEYC-accredited preschools seeking improvements to playgrounds and classrooms. Grants of up to $25,000 are available to enhance early learning environments. | |
| Preschool Scholarships Cmak Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CMAK provides need-based financial support to families seeking preschool education for their children. | |
| White Foundation Grants Thomas H White Fdn Ta · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to contact our office for further clarification of the Foundation’s grantmaking policies. | |
| The Judith P. Hoyer Early Child Care and Education Enhancement Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies To provide comprehensive school readiness services for at-risk children birth through age six and their families. Grants provide funds to child care providers for accreditation and professional development programs for staff. | |
| RFP- Improving Instructional Quality in Hawaii’s Independent Preschool Grant Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Samuel N. & Mary Castle Foundation invites applications for the RFP- Improving Instructional Quality in Hawaii’s Independent Preschools. | |
| Hispanic Impact Fund Grants Austin Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Hispanic Impact Fund Grants, managed by the Austin Community Foundation, aim to enhance economic mobility for Hispanic Central Texans. | |
| My First Book Club Committee for Excellence in Education · Foundation Not published · Varies A literacy support program providing new books to at-risk preschool students to improve literacy skills, promote peer interaction, and foster love of reading. | |
| Fund for the Future Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago · Foundation Not published · $550K – $5M Comprehensive List of Fund for the Future Supported Programs to Date: Young Families: jBaby Chicago, JUF Early Childhood Collaborative, JUF Infertility Project, PJ Library Chicago, JUF Right Start Youth: B'nai B'rith Beber Camp Chicago… |
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Grants for preschools by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 4 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 12 7%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 39 22%
- No deadline published
- 125 69%
Only 12 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most active grants for preschools
- Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn 7 active
- Early Childhood 6 active
- Texas Education Agency 5 active
- State Department of Education 4 active
- State of Nevada Department of Education 4 active
- Education 3 active
141 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 180 active grants for preschools (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 19, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 3 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for preschools
Grants for preschools fund early childhood education, classroom resources, and expanded access to quality care for young children. Major federal sources include Head Start and Early Head Start, the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), and Preschool Development Grants Birth through Five, administered primarily through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families. Private foundations and corporate funders support early-learning programs and materials.
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Grants for Preschools by state
Browse grants for preschools available to organizations in 6 states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for preschools award?
Of the 180 grants for preschools Grantable lists as of October 19, 2026, 65 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $20K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $70K. The largest is $5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for preschools?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn (7), Early Childhood (6), Texas Education Agency (5), State Department of Education (4), and State of Nevada Department of Education (4). In all, 141 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for preschools due?
Of 180 grants listed, 4 accept applications on a rolling basis, 12 have a published upcoming deadline, 39 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 125 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for preschools?
Federal funding supports comprehensive early childhood programs such as Head Start and Early Head Start, subsidized child care through the Child Care and Development Fund, and state early-learning system-building through Preschool Development Grants Birth through Five. Private and corporate grants fund classroom supplies, curriculum, and program enhancements. Many opportunities prioritize programs serving low-income families.
Who funds preschools and early childhood programs?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families is the primary federal funder of Head Start and child-care programs, with the U.S. Department of Education involved in some early-learning initiatives. States distribute much of this funding, and private foundations and corporate philanthropy fund early-learning programs and supplies. Local community foundations and United Way chapters also support preschools.
How do preschools qualify for grants?
Eligibility depends on the program. Head Start and child-care funding typically require serving income-eligible families and meeting program performance standards, while foundation grants may require nonprofit status or a fiscal sponsor. For-profit and faith-based providers may qualify for some funding streams but not others. Review each funder's requirements for licensing, accreditation, and the populations served.
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