Grants for Preschools

Last updated August 19, 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	Early Childhood Grant	Community Foundation of Greater	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-50-3707 Head Start	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Christopher Ripp Early Learning Program	Foundations in Education Inc	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	NCaeyc Annual Conference Scholarship	Chatham County Partnership for Children	Rolling	$150 – $201
Foundation	Early Childhood Innovative Literacy Program (ECILP) Grant	State of Nevada Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gateway Children’s Charity Grant	Youthbridge Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Turrell Fund Grant	Turrell Fund	Rolling	Varies
State	Pre-Kindergarten Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MSF: Early Childhood Education Grant Program	The Morris Stulsaft Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Capacity Building Grants	Early Learning Indiana Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	First Years First Grants	Community Foundation of Greater New	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation: Augmenting Quality in Hawaii’s Independent Preschools RFP	Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Strategic Initiative Grants	Community Foundation of Wabash	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Preschool Tuition Assistance Program	Foundation for Learning In	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Virginia Mixed Delivery Program	Center for Early Success	Rolling	$3.2M
Foundation	Pre-K Military Scholarships	United Way of Bucks County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Early Childhood Literacy & Readiness Programs Grant	State of Nevada Department of Education	Rolling	Up to $13.6M
Foundation	Capital Improvement Grant	Healthy Child Care Colorado	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Back to Work: Early Childhood Education Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI)	Summit County Child Care Resource & Referral Agency	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Start Project Grant	Washington State Arts Commission	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	Idaho Future Fund Grant	Idaho Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$10K – $20K
State	Ready for Kindergarten (R4K): Maryland's Comprehensive Early Childhood Education Assessment System	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) Scholarships	Business Leadership Organized For	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Head Start Program	Action for Eastern Montana	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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