Early Childhood Education Grants

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 104 Early Childhood Education Grants — 8 open right now, across 44 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $79.66M. The next application deadline is November 9, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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104total grants
8open now
44agencies
$2.5K–$79.66Mfunding range
Nov 9next deadline
OPEN 21 days left Moderate to apply

EI27 Early Intervention Services Solicitation

EI27 Early Intervention Services Solicitation is a grant opportunity from the Ohio Department of Health. Administered through the Ohio Grants Partnership (grants.ohio.gov).

🏛 Ohio Department of Health ⏰ Nov 9, 2026
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OPEN 56 days left Hard to apply

RFA 1278 Child Care Support Centers (Reissue)

RFA 1278 Child Care Support Centers (Reissue) is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.…

🏛 New York State Office of Children and Family Services ⏰ Dec 14, 2026
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OPEN 57 days left Hard to apply

Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), announces a competitive notice of funding opportunity to provide high-quality Head Start Preschool (HSP)…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OHS 📋 CFDA 93.600 ⏰ Dec 15, 2026 💰 $1,005,287 – $79,657,340
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Frequently asked questions

How many early childhood education grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 104 early childhood education grants, of which 8 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 November 9, 2026 — about 21 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for early childhood education grants?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but early childhood education grants in this category most often support: Nonprofits, Public Authority, 501(c)(3) Public Charity 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 $2.5K to $79.66M, 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 early childhood education 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.

About Early Childhood Education grants

Early childhood education grants support programs, research, and capacity building initiatives that serve young children and families. With 104 active grants available, organizations can find substantial funding opportunities through agencies like the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Administration for Children and Families to strengthen early learning services and outcomes.

Most early childhood education grants range from $175,000 to $888,000 and use competitive application processes. Typical recipients include 501(c)(3) public charities, nonprofits, and public K-12 schools focused on serving children from low-income and Native American communities. Filtering by these recipient types and demographic focus areas helps identify the most relevant funding opportunities for your organization.