How much funding does Primrose Schools Partnership for Children Seed Grant provide?

Primrose Schools Partnership for Children Seed Grant provides $15,000 - $25,000 in funding.

Primrose Schools Partnership for Children Seed Grant

PRIMROSE SCHOOLS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

$15,000 - $25,000

Deadline

June 8, 2026

61 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Primrose Schools Partnership for Children Seed Grant

Funder: Primrose Schools Partnership for Children (formerly Primrose Schools Children's Foundation), the charitable arm of Primrose Schools

Status: Active - Application launched April 20, 2026

Award Amount: $15,000 - $25,000 per organization

Number of Awards: Up to 8 nonprofit organizations in key geographies

Funding Period: One-year mini-grants

Mission & Purpose

The Primrose Schools Partnership for Children is a not-for-profit organization that combines funding from Primrose schools and the National Support Center to make an impact locally, regionally, and nationally through partnerships that improve early education, child care, health, and family well-being. The Partnership's mission is to forge a path that leads to a brighter future for ALL children, especially those who are underserved.

Geographic Scope

Applicants may select up to three community choices from key geographies (specific locations not detailed in provided text)

Focus Areas

Grant funding supports:

Implementation, expansion, or enhancement of access to high-quality early education opportunities

Service delivery to children ages birth to five from historically underinvested in communities

Direct programming and service delivery

The Partnership also invests in (as part of broader strategic plan, not this grant):

Conferences and learning opportunities

Construction and land acquisition for nonprofit early learning providers

Public advocacy

Research efforts

Eligible Applicants

Must have:

Current IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit status (determination letter required)

Annual operating budget of $1M or more

Organization established at least five years prior to application

Cannot be:

Organizations without 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

Government agencies

For-profit entities

Organizations with annual operating budget below $1M

Organizations less than five years from formation

Target Population Definition

"Children from historically underinvested in communities" = Children ages birth to five living in low-income households, defined as either:

85% of State Median Income (SMI), or

Federal Poverty Level

All applicants must demonstrate how funds will reach this population.

Additional Priority Populations (encouraged but optional):

Children with disabilities or developmental delays

Children whose families experience barriers related to healthcare access or other social determinants of well-being

Definition of "Early Learning"

For purposes of this grant, early learning refers to comprehensive development and education of children birth to age five encompassing:

Experiences, relationships, and supports that foster cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development

Traditional early childhood education settings: Early Head Start, Head Start, child care centers, family child care homes, trusted community caregivers

Other spaces where young children and families naturally gather: libraries, pediatrician offices, community centers, other family-serving locations

Timeline

Monday, April 20, 2026: Application Launch
Friday, May 1, 2026 12:00 PM ET: Application Office Hours (Registration available)
Monday, May 4, 2026 3:00 PM ET: Application Office Hours (Registration available)
Monday, June 8, 2026 5:00 PM EST: Application Deadline
No later than July 17, 2026: Selected organizations invited to submit additional information on program outcomes, measurement, community partnerships, and long-term impact
No later than August 21, 2026: Funding decisions communicated to applicants
September 2026: Funds disbursed to selected organizations

Contact Information

For application office hours and questions, registration links provided on application page

How to Apply

Application Process

#### Application Form

The application form is an online submission with the following required fields and sections:

Organizational Information:
1. Does your organization have a current IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter? (Yes/No)
2. Organization's legal name as listed on IRS determination letter
3. Communities served (select: First Choice, Second Choice, Third Choice)
4. CEO/Executive Director Name and Title
5. Primary Applicant Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email

Narrative Questions:

1. Mission Statement - Provide your organization's mission statement

2. Organization History - Briefly describe your organization's history, including:
- How long it has operated
- Core milestones

3. Population Served - Describe the children and families your organization serves overall

4. Current Programs - List and briefly describe major ongoing programs

5. Grant Target Population - Identify and describe the specific population that will be reached with this grant funding

6. Impact & Access - Describe how the requested funding will create, expand, or improve access to high-quality early learning opportunities for children from communities that have been historically underinvested in

7. Quality Assurance & Evaluation - Explain how your organization:
- Defines and assesses "quality" in early childhood education programming
- How programs/services funded by this grant will be evaluated

8. Community Partnerships - Describe how your organization will collaborate with partners as part of the programming funded by this grant, and how these partnerships strengthen outcomes for young children served

9. Budget Request - Enter the total amount requested (within $15,000-$25,000 range)

10. Budget Narrative - Provide a narrative summary of how requested funds will be allocated over the year-long funding period. Include dollar amounts for each budget category.

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