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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Flex Focus Awards Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies Flexible funding for Extended School Services, Preschool, Safe Schools, Professional Development, and Textbooks. Program guidance and contacts available.	Not published	Varies
ChildTrust Foundation: Program Grants Childtrust Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ChildTrust Foundation offers program grants aimed at enhancing early education and literacy in North Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Preschool Aged Children's Food Security Grant Program Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $2M The Preschool Aged Children's Food Security Grant Program, administered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to provide funding to Kids' Meals for delivering free, nutritious meals to preschool-aged children in need.	Not published	$2M
Literacy and Early Childhood Education Grants Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blue Grass Community Foundation offers Literacy and Early Childhood Education Grants to enhance access to pre-K education and literacy programs in Central Kentucky.	Not published	Varies
Starting Strong Rapid City Scholarship Program Early Childhood Connections · Foundation Not published · Varies Starting Strong is a scholarship program that helps low-income families afford preschool in Rapid City, South Dakota. The program provides scholarships for three- and four-year-olds to access high-quality preschool education.	Not published	Varies
Penny Allison Early Childhood Fund Grant Carbon County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $500 The Penny Allison Early Childhood Fund, managed by the Carbon County Community Foundation, supports early childhood education initiatives in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.	Not published	$250 – $500
Request for Proposals: Achieving and Retaining Accreditation Grant Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation offers grants to independent preschools aiming for accreditation.	Not published	$15K – $25K
Nathan B. & Florence R. Burt Foundation Grant Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nathan B. & Florence R. Burt Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing high school graduation rates and supporting early childhood development programs.	Not published	Varies
Montgomery County Children's Opportunity Alliance Pre-K Capacity Building Grant Montgomery County Childrens Opportunity Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies Comprehensive capacity building grant to prepare child care centers for the Maryland Blueprint Pre-K Expansion Grant.	Not published	Varies
Healthy Beginnings, Active Futures Grant Healthy Child Care Colorado · Foundation Rolling · $158K Grant to improve the quality of outdoor learning environments in early childhood settings and encourage active, outdoor play. Researchers show that active, outdoor play boosts children's learning and healthy development.	Rolling	$158K
G.N. Wilcox Charitable Trust: Tuition Aid Programs Grant George N Wilcox General Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The G.N. Wilcox Charitable Trust provides tuition aid to tax-exempt educational institutions in Hawaii serving preschool to 12th grade children.	Not published	Varies
J.W. Couch Foundation Grant Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Due to the overwhelming amount of grant applications we receive each year, we will only accept unsolicited grant applications from Wildlife Conservation nonprofit organizations._ Jesse W. Couch lived a life of zeal, honor, and…	Not published	Varies
HOPE Toledo Pre-K Hope Toledo Services · Foundation Not published · Varies Early childhood education program providing pre-kindergarten services through community-based partner centers in Toledo, Ohio.	Not published	Varies
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 · Foundation Not published · $375 The Seedlings Summer Institute at The New York Botanical Garden offers educators of Pre-K-2 grades a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on nature and plant science activities.	Not published	$375
Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants (Formerly Head Start Arts Integration) Vermont Council on the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants aim to enhance preschool education by integrating arts into early childhood programs.	Not published	Up to $6K
Bright Green Future School Grants City Of Austin · State Not published · Up to $3K The Bright Green Future School Grants, offered by the City of Austin Office of Sustainability, support sustainability projects in preschools and K-12 schools.	Not published	Up to $3K
Summit Apple Tree Fund Scholarship Summit County Child Care Resource & Referral Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Summit Apple Tree Fund is designed to assist early childhood professionals in advancing their education to improve the lives of children and families in Summit County.	Not published	Varies
Women United Little Kids, Big Futures Philanthropy Fund United Way of Lake County Inc · Foundation Not published · $181K – $188K Women United of Lake County distributes annual grants through its Little Kids, Big Futures philanthropy fund to support early childhood education and kindergarten readiness programs serving Lake County children.	Not published	$181K – $188K
Early Literacy Alignment (ELA) Mini-Grants The Foundation for Public Education in Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
Bigger Smiles Grants Smile 180 Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Gustafson Family Fund Grant The Dupage Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The GFFF advisory committee takes pride in having a focused philanthropic strategy and a “hands on” approach to grantmaking with their grantees.	Not published	Varies
TCFNF: Early Childhood Program Support Grant The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The TCFNF Early Childhood Program supports at-risk children under six in Duval County by enhancing early learning services and parent support.	Not published	Up to $25K
Bigger Smiles Grants (Imagination Library Partnership) Delta Dental of Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Delta Dental of Tennessee partners with Governor's Books from Birth Foundation to award Bigger Smiles grants to support enrollment growth of Imagination Library programs in selected Tennessee counties.	Not published	Varies
The Whipple Foundation Fund Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Whipple Foundation Fund Grant, established by Mildred Whipple in 2003, aims to enhance lifelong learning for Douglas County residents.	Not published	Varies

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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.

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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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