Education Grants for Children (under 12)

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 155 Education Grants for Children (under 12) — 5 open right now, across 60 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $50M. The next application deadline is October 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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155total grants
5open now
60agencies
$2.5K–$50Mfunding range
Oct 22next deadline
CLOSING SOON 3 days left Easy to apply

Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application

This grant opportunity will result in funding organizations to train Registered Nurse trainees to work in underserved communities. Such strategies shall incorporate the following elements: 1.Establishing…

🏛 Department of Health Care Access and Information (California) ⏰ Oct 22, 2026 💰 $500,001 – $3,000,000
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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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Education grants by state

California (2236) Ohio (408) Illinois (42) Pennsylvania (32) New York (31) Iowa (14)

Education grants by applicant

Nonprofits (2307) Public Authority (2032) Tribal Nation (1868) Small Business (SBA-defined) (1610) Individuals (1408) 501(c)(3) Public Charity (866) Public K-12 School (602) County Government (569) City / Municipal Government (538) Low-income (451) Public University (372) Colleges (all higher ed) (286)

Frequently asked questions

How many education grants for children (under 12) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 155 education grants for children (under 12), of which 5 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 October 22, 2026 — about 3 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 $2.5K 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 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.

About Education Grants for Children (under 12)

The National Institutes of Health funds innovative research and programs that directly improve health outcomes for young learners, from early intervention initiatives to evidence-based classroom wellness strategies. This collection includes 7,368 active education grants exclusively targeting children under 12, representing substantial federal investment in this critical developmental stage.

Most of these grants operate through competitive application processes, with typical awards ranging from $1.0M to $5.2M. The funding landscape emphasizes research, program development, and capacity building across school systems. Filtering by support type—particularly "Research" or "Capacity Building"—will help you identify grants aligned with your organization's specific focus and readiness level.

The free database of U.S. federal grants for nonprofits and grant writers — updated daily from official sources, Grants.gov, SAM.gov and other official resources.

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