Early Childhood and Childcare Grants for Nonprofits

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Albion Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 19, 2026

The Albion Community Foundation strives to improve the quality of life for the residents of the greater Albion, MI, area.

The Jack Hoaglin Family Fund supports early childhood education and…

Collier Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Wish List: None
  • Program Grants: March 19, 2026 (latest expired date)
  • General Operating Support Grants and Capacity Grants: May 21, 2026
  • Marco Island Community Grant Fund: Deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced
Grant Range:
$5087 - $6257769
Average Grant:
$112051

The Collier Community Foundation, formerly the Community Foundation of Collier County, works to enhance the quality of life for residents of Collier County, FL.

The…

The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette

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Application Deadline:
  • Spring Grants: March 12, 2026
  • Field of Interest Grants: May 22, 2026
  • Fall Grants: July 29,2026
  • NOW Grants: Applications are accepted on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis through November 30, 2026, or until funds are expended.

The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Tippecanoe and the surrounding counties in Indiana. (Most grants are awarded to organizations that…

Froebel Trust

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

The Froebel Trust aims to ensure that the Froebelian framework of principled education and care is recognized, understood,…

Children’s Literacy Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 25, 2026

The mission of the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) is to inspire a love of reading and writing among children up to age 12 throughout New Hampshire and Vermont.

The Rural Library…

DG Murray Trust

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Application Deadline:

Applications accepted February 2 - May 29 and August 31 - November 30, 2026

The DG Murray Trust (DGMT) supports initiatives that aim to reduce inequality and improve quality of life in South Africa. The Trust focuses on developing long-term solutions that enable…

United Way of the Plains

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Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026

Grant Range:
$5261 - $415294
Average Grant:
$71336

United Way of the Plains invests in nonprofit programs in south central Kansas, including parts of Barber, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Pratt, Reno, Sedgwick, and Sumner counties.…

Sandia National Laboratories Corporate Contribution Program

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Application Deadline:

January 30 and May 29, 2026 by 6:00pm MST

Grant Range:
$5000 - $20000

The Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Corporate Contribution Program supports charitable nonprofit organizations in the Albuquerque, NM, metropolitan area, including Bernalillo, Sandoval,…

Early childhood is an essential time in development - mentally, physically and socially. Children who are deprived during this period can suffer lifelong consequences. This is why there are many nonprofits out there dedicated to helping provide the best resources and environment for children the world over, no matter their social or economic situation. 

These nonprofits can only do their good works thanks to the generous funding provided by early childhood grants. These grants can be put towards a wide range of purposes. These can include preschool programs, early intervention services and specialized training for childhood educators. 

These grants can come from a wide range of sources. These traditionally included federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education, as well as local and state government programs. It can also include private foundations, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 

When drafting an early childhood grant proposal, it's essential to use data to clearly demonstrate a need or a lack in service. Statistics you may want to find could include data on school readiness, academic outcomes or developmental benchmarks within your served community. Good places to get started with research can include the National Institute for Early Education Research and the U.S. Census Bureau. 

If you need more pointers on writing excellent grant proposals, make sure to check out our full overview of the topic. You can also browse a comprehensive selection of early childhood grants right here, all ready and open for applications.