Early Childhood and Childcare Grants for Nonprofits

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Marshall Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of Intent: February 27, 2026 by 5:00 pm MST
  • Invited Applications: April 17, 2026 by 5:00 pm MST
Grant Range: $25000 - $100000
Average Grant: $25000 - $30000

The Marshall Foundation seeks to enhance the lives of citizens of Tucson and Pima County, AZ.

Grantmaking priorities include:

Early Childhood to Graduate Education…

The Lake County Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Growing Communities
    Letters of inquiry: January 30, 2026 (latest expired date)
    Invited applications: March 27, 2026
  • Early Childhood Education
    Applications: February 27, 2026
  • Leadership Development and Animal Welfare: October 31, 2025 (latest expired date)
     
Grant Range: $1000 - $30000

The Lake County Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the residents of Lake County, IL.

The Foundation's program pillars include:

  • economic…

Spirit Mountain Community Fund

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Application Deadline:

Small Grants
Letters of inquiry: September 3 and December 5, 2025, and March 6, 2026
Applications: August 12 and November 3, 2025, and January 30 and May 1, 2026

Large Grants
Letters of inquiry: October 1, 2025, and January 5 and April 3, 2026
Applications: August 27 and December 1, 2025, and February 27 and May 29, 2026

Tribal Grants
Letters of inquiry: June 2, 2025
Applications: August 18, 2025

Deadlines will be added when a new funding opportunity is announced.
Grant Range: $2500 - $100000

The Spirit Mountain Community Fund, funded by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, provides support for the health, education, and social needs of Oregonians, primarily those in underserved…

The Couch Family Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 27, May 15, and August 7, 2026
Grant Range: $2500 - $605000
Average Grant: $57615

The Couch Family Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in northern New England, with emphasis on the Upper Valley Region of New Hampshire and Vermont and Martha's Vineyard, MA.

The…

Sauer Family Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 27 and September 25, 2026
Grant Range: $2000 - $120000

The mission of the Sauer Family Foundation is to use its resources to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and their families in Minnesota.

The Foundation supports nonprofit…

Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of intent: February 27, 2026
  • Invited applications are due later in the spring.

The Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation supports qualified nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and schools in order to positively impact the health and wellness of…

First Bank of Alaska: Community Development Grant Program

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Application Deadline:

The last business day of each month

The First Bank of Alaska Community Development Grant Program assists organizations that support the revitalization of communities, expand affordable housing and economic opportunities, and improve…

Greenwood County Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 28, 2026

The Greenwood County Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Greenwood County, SC.

The Foundation's Community Impact Grants provide support…

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.