Grants for Preschools

Last updated August 20, 2026

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

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Public School Districts and Tribal Compact Schools Funding Round Grant	Washington State Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kindergarten Transition Grant Program	The United Way of Southwestern	Rolling	Varies
State	Special Education - Preschool Grants	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Baby Brody Pendill Scholarship	Community Foundation of Morgan County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	School Readiness Models Grant	Texas Education Agency	Rolling	$11.7M
State	SWVPP - FY27 Community-Based Provider Application	Education	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-10-3702 Early Childhood Block Grant - Early Childhood - Prevention Initiative Training and Technical Assistance: Birth to 3 Years	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-10-3700 Early Childhood Block Grant: Prevention Initiative 0-3	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	2025-2026 Texas Reading Initiative: Birth to Kinder Continuation, Year 5 Grant	Texas Education Agency	Rolling	$630K
Foundation	Best in Class Grant Program	North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services	Rolling	$60K – $120K
Foundation	Routt County United Way Grant Cycle	United Way of the Yampa Valley	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Education Grants (Pre-K Through College Programs)	Arizona Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Equitable Early Education Grant	Social Venture Partners Portland	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PreK & K-12 Tuition Assistance	Community Foundation of Fayette	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Building Early Childhood Partnerships: A Preschool Itinerant Team Initiative Grant	Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Community Fund: Education Grants	Akron Community Foundation	Rolling	$16K
Foundation	Arts Council of Anne Arundel County: Arts in Education Grants	Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Shared Visions Preschool Program Grant	Iowa Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mixed Delivery Program	Virginia Early Childhood Foundation	Rolling	$37.6M
Foundation	FACF: Community Grants - Education Grants	Fremont Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Early Childhood Education Facilities Expansion Grants	State of Nevada Department of Education	Rolling	$150K
Foundation	On My Way to Kindergarten Program Grant	The Molina Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Early Learning Grants	Grays Harbor Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Susan Helsabeck Scholarship	Randolph County Partnership For	Rolling	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.

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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