Early Childhood Education Grants in Illinois

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 15 Early Childhood Education Grants in Illinois — 1 open right now, across 2 funding agencies. Award amounts range $750K to $79.66M. The next application deadline is December 15, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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15total grants
1open now
2agencies
$750K–$79.66Mfunding range
Dec 15next deadline
OPEN 55 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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Early Childhood Education grants by state

California (57) Ohio (18) Illinois (15) New York (10)

Early Childhood Education grants by applicant

Nonprofits (82) Children (under 12) (74) Public Authority (53) 501(c)(3) Public Charity (53) Tribal Nation (46) Public K-12 School (46) Low-income (44) Small Business (SBA-defined) (42) Individuals (25) Community Health Center (21) County Government (17) State Government (14)

Frequently asked questions

How many early childhood education grants in illinois are available?
Grantoria currently lists 15 early childhood education grants in illinois, of which 1 is 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 December 15, 2026 — about 55 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 in illinois?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but early childhood education grants in illinois 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 $750K 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 in illinois, 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.

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