Grants for Preschools

Last updated August 18, 2026

There are currently 182 active grants for preschools in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Preschool Aged Children's Food Security Grant Program	Texas Education Agency	Rolling	$2M
Foundation	Literacy and Early Childhood Education Grants	Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Starting Strong Rapid City Scholarship Program	Early Childhood Connections	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Penny Allison Early Childhood Fund Grant	Carbon County Community Foundation	Rolling	$250 – $500
Foundation	Request for Proposals: Achieving and Retaining Accreditation Grant	Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn	Rolling	$15K – $25K
Foundation	Nathan B. & Florence R. Burt Foundation Grant	Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Montgomery County Children's Opportunity Alliance Pre-K Capacity Building Grant	Montgomery County Childrens Opportunity Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Healthy Beginnings, Active Futures Grant	Healthy Child Care Colorado	Rolling	$158K
Foundation	G.N. Wilcox Charitable Trust: Tuition Aid Programs Grant	George N Wilcox General Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	J.W. Couch Foundation Grant	Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HOPE Toledo Pre-K	Hope Toledo Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The New York Botanical Garden - Seedlings Summer Institute: Nature and Science for Early Childhood and Elementary Educators Grant	The City Garden Clubs of New York	Rolling	$375
Foundation	Stranahan Foundation Early Childhood Education Funding Grant	Stranahan Foundation	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants (Formerly Head Start Arts Integration)	Vermont Council on the Arts Inc	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	Bright Green Future School Grants	City Of Austin	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Summit Apple Tree Fund Scholarship	Summit County Child Care Resource & Referral Agency	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women United Little Kids, Big Futures Philanthropy Fund	United Way of Lake County Inc	Rolling	$181K – $188K
Foundation	Early Literacy Alignment (ELA) Mini-Grants	The Foundation for Public Education In	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Bigger Smiles Grants	Smile 180 Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gustafson Family Fund Grant	The Dupage Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	TCFNF: Early Childhood Program Support Grant	The Community Foundation For	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Bigger Smiles Grants (Imagination Library Partnership)	Delta Dental of Tennessee Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Whipple Foundation Fund Grant	The Oregon Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	RFP: Improving Arts Education for Public and Private Preschools with an Emphasis on Low to Modest Income Families Grant	Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn	Rolling	$20K – $25K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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