Early Childhood Education Grants for Children (under 12)
As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 63 Early Childhood Education Grants for Children (under 12) — 15 open right now, across 33 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $50M. The next application deadline is July 31, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The goal of the FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grant: Growing Healthier Futures is to enhance training for child nutrition professionals to improve meal quality, support…
RFA 1223 Child Care Support Center AMENDED 6/10/26 is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Office of Children and Family…
🏛 New York State Office of Children and Family Services⏰ Jul 31, 2026
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 Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) plans to solicit applications for Reflective Supervision in Home Visiting Research Awards. This funding opportunity will support projects…
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OPRE📋 CFDA 93.320⏰ Aug 3, 2026💰
$200,000 – $330,000
The Administration for Native Americans will be soliciting applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance - Esther Martinez Immersion program (EMI). The program funds…
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - ANA📋 CFDA 93.587⏰ Aug 7, 2026💰
$100,000 – $900,000
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
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
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), seeks applications for the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG…
🏛 Administration for Children and Families📋 CFDA 93.434⏰ Nov 17, 2026💰
$500,000 – $15,000,000
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Tackling Acquisition of Language in Kids (TALK) initiative intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit research…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.173⏰ Oct 15, 2027💰
up to $500,000
How many early childhood education grants for children (under 12) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 63 early childhood education grants for children (under 12), of which 15 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.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $5K to $50M, 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 for children (under 12), 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.
