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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Early Childhood Grant Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown · Foundation Not published · Varies The Early Childhood Grant aims to enhance educational, health, and social support for children aged 0-8 in Cambria and Somerset counties.	Not published	Varies
FY27 480-50-3707 Head Start Early Childhood · State Not published · Varies The Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSCO) is a federal-state partnership funded by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start as the state point of contact for Head Start and collaboration to assist in…	Not published	Varies
Christopher Ripp Early Learning Program Foundations in Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M A comprehensive early learning initiative created through a $1 million gift to provide academic enrichment, remediation assistance, and family support programs for pre-K3 and pre-K4 students in Catholic schools.	Not published	Up to $1M
NCaeyc Annual Conference Scholarship Chatham County Partnership for Children · Foundation Not published · $150 – $201 Scholarships to attend the NC Association for the Education of Young Children (NCaeyc) Annual Conference focused on early childhood education quality, diversity, inclusion, and equity.	Not published	$150 – $201
Early Childhood Innovative Literacy Program (ECILP) Grant State of Nevada Department of Education · State Not published · Varies The Early Childhood Innovative Literacy Program (ECILP) offers a competitive grant aimed at enhancing early childhood education through innovative literacy initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Gateway Children’s Charity Grant Youthbridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Gateway Children’s Charity Grant, offered by YouthBridge Community Foundation, focuses on funding early childhood programs in underserved areas of metropolitan St. Louis.	Not published	Up to $100K
Turrell Fund Grant Turrell Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Turrell Fund Grant focuses on supporting organizations that serve children and families, particularly in Vermont and New Jersey.	Not published	Varies
Pre-Kindergarten Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provide pre-kindergarten education programs for four-year-old children to enhance children's social-emotional development, physical well-being and motor development, cognition and general knowledge, language usage, and attitudes toward…	Not published	Varies
MSF: Early Childhood Education Grant Program The Morris Stulsaft Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Morris Stulsaft Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of Bay Area children and youth by funding organizations that provide quality early childhood education for ages 0 to 5.	Not published	Varies
Capacity Building Grants Early Learning Indiana Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Capacity building grants designed to expand access to high-quality early care and education programs throughout Indiana.	Not published	Varies
First Years First Grants Community Foundation of Greater New Britain · Foundation Not published · Varies First Years First is the Community Foundation's signature early childhood development initiative. In 2016, the program surpassed $2 million in overall grants and investment since its establishment in 2005.	Not published	Varies
Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation: Augmenting Quality in Hawaii’s Independent Preschools RFP Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications for this initiative should be discussed with the Foundation’s Executive Director before applying.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Initiative Grants Community Foundation of Wabash County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Strategic Initiative Grants align with the Foundation's Education Impact Strategy to break the cycle of poverty by advancing educational attainment from early childhood to adulthood.	Not published	Varies
Preschool Tuition Assistance Program Foundation for Learning in Tredyffrin Easttown · Foundation Not published · Varies In partnership with local preschools, FLITE provides preschool tuition assistance to young students residing in Tredyffrin and Easttown who meet certain financial criteria. The preschool program must be academic in nature.	Not published	Varies
Virginia Mixed Delivery Program Center for Early Success · Foundation Not published · $3.2M The Mixed Delivery program enables eligible families with infants, toddlers and preschoolers to access high-quality, full day, year-round early childhood care and education (ECCE) services in private, community-based settings of their…	Not published	$3.2M
Pre-K Military Scholarships United Way of Bucks County · Foundation Not published · Varies Pre-K Military Scholarships is a program offered by United Way of Bucks County to support early education access for families with military connections.	Not published	Varies
Early Childhood Literacy & Readiness Programs Grant State of Nevada Department of Education · State Not published · Up to $13.6M The Nevada Department of Education (NDE or Department) leads and collaborates with Nevada's 17 school districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to advance educational equity Statewide.	Not published	Up to $13.6M
Capital Improvement Grant Healthy Child Care Colorado · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K A competitive grant opportunity for nonprofit early childhood programs to increase the quality of indoor and outdoor spaces. The grant has been used to support facility renovations, classroom additions, and outdoor playground improvements.	Not published	Up to $50K
Back to Work: Early Childhood Education Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) Summit County Child Care Resource & Referral Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Colorado Recovery Plan expands the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) grant to support Coloradans that have experienced an economic loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.	Not published	Varies
Creative Start Project Grant Washington State Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Creative Start Project Grant provides funding for innovative projects that engage preschool to 3rd grade students in arts-integrated learning.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Ready for Kindergarten (R4K): Maryland's Comprehensive Early Childhood Education Assessment System State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Program establishes the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) and the Early Learning Assessment (ELA), a formative assessment program for children, 36-72 months. Provides grants to LSS to administer the assessments.	Not published	Varies
EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) Scholarships Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools · Foundation Not published · Varies BLOCS provides over 17,000 need-based scholarships annually for value-based, Catholic education for Pennsylvania students through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.	Not published	Varies
Head Start Program Action for Eastern Montana · Foundation Not published · Varies FREE pre-school program serving children ages 3-4 years old	Not published	Varies
Early Childhood Education Infrastructure Expansion Grant State of Nevada Department of Education · State Not published · Varies The Early Childhood Education Infrastructure Expansion Grant, established by Senate Bill 460 in June 2025, allocates $4 million to enhance early childhood education facilities in underserved areas of Nevada.	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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