As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 79 Education Grants for Children (under 12) — 10 open right now, across 34 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $35M. The next application deadline is June 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
Per the McGovern-Dole program’s authorizing legislation, this funding opportunity is intended to improve food security, reduce the incidence of hunger, and improve literacy and primary education,…
Description: RTL is designed to: (1) promote school readiness and academic achievement through the development and dissemination of accessible instructional programming for preschool and elementary school…
🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education📋 CFDA 84.295⏰ Jul 8, 2026
As child welfare agencies increasingly use data to inform practice, targeted implementation, analytic support, and information sharing are needed to ensure the responsible use of predictive…
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB📋 CFDA 93.670⏰ Jul 9, 2026💰
$400,000 – $600,000
Program Description: The purposes of the Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program are to (1) help address State-identified shortages and…
🏛 Department of Education📋 CFDA 84.325⏰ Jul 13, 2026💰
up to $1,000,000
Program Description: The purpose of this grant competition is to establish a National Assessment Center to improve children with disabilities’ participation in and performance on State…
🏛 Department of Education📋 CFDA 84.326⏰ Jul 20, 2026💰
up to $1,000,000
The purpose of the Promise Neighborhoods program is to significantly improve the academic and developmental outcomes of children and youth living in the most distressed communities…
🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education📋 CFDA 84.215⏰ Aug 6, 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 After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program is the result of the 2002 voter-approved initiative, Proposition 49. These programs are created through partnerships between schools…
🏛 CA Department of Education (California)⏰ Dec 3, 2026💰
$50,000 – $203,500
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage community-engaged research that broadens the conceptualization of qualities of the environment that can support…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.865⏰ Sep 7, 2027
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage community-engaged research that broadens the conceptualization of qualities of the environment that can support…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.865⏰ Sep 7, 2027
How many education grants for children (under 12) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 79 education grants for children (under 12), of which 10 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 June 22, 2026 — about 21 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 $35M, 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 5,305 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.
