Illinois Department of Early Childhood funds grant programs in the United States. Browse current and recent funding opportunities below — each listing includes eligibility, funding amounts and deadlines. Grantoria aggregates them for free and updates them regularly.
As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 13 Illinois Department of Early Childhood Grants — 12 open right now. Award amounts range up to $31.86M. The next application deadline is July 31, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
To implement and sustain high-quality preschool programs that reach and serve 3 to 5-year-old children in high-need communities and include a full school day of instruction…
🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood⏰ Jul 31, 2026
To provide at least 12.5 hours weekly of high-quality preschool, including comprehensive developmental screening, bachelors-level early childhood licensed teachers, and standards-aligned research-based curriculum to provide children…
🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood⏰ Jul 31, 2026
To provide funds for intensive, research-based, and comprehensive child development and family support services for expectant parents and families with children from birth to age 3…
🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood⏰ Jul 31, 2026
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…
🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood📋 CFDA 93.600⏰ Sep 30, 2026
The Family Health Technical Assistance program provides training, technical assistance and coaching to evidence-based home visitation and doula program staff on home visiting and doula best…
🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood⏰ Sep 30, 2026
According to Administrative Rules 235.100 a), this grant is intended to 1) provide training, technical assistance, and high-quality supports to recipients of funding under the Early…
🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood⏰ Sep 30, 2026💰
up to $1,900,000
Provide coordination of the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (IECMHC) program throughout the state in each of the Child Care Resource and Referral’s designated (CCR&R) Service…
🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood📋 CFDA 93.596⏰ Sep 30, 2026
MCHV provides enhanced home visiting services to support pregnant people and parents with young children ages 0-5 who live in communities that face greater risks and…
🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood⏰ Sep 30, 2026
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies are hubs for coordination of diverse child care activities in each regional community of Illinois. CCR&R agencies are permanent,…
🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood📋 CFDA 93.596⏰ Sep 30, 2026💰
up to $31,860,174
It is the policy of the State to enhance the development of all eligible infants and toddlers to minimize developmental delays and maximize individual potential for…
🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood⏰ Sep 30, 2026
The IDEC Home Visiting Program supports pregnant people and parents with young children ages 0-5 who live in Illinois communities that face greater risks and barriers…
🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood📋 CFDA 93.870⏰ Sep 30, 2026
To fund a qualified applicant to provide comprehensive professional learning opportunities that support best practices in Preschool for All and Preschool for All Expansion grant-funded programs,…
🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood⏰ Sep 30, 2026
How many illinois department of early childhood grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 13 illinois department of early childhood grants, of which 12 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is July 31, 2026 — about 14 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for illinois department of early childhood grants?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but illinois department of early childhood grants in this category most often support: 501(c)(3) Public Charity, Nonprofits, Community Health Center and Public K-12 School. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from up to $31.86M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse illinois department of early childhood grants, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
