Grants for Children (under 12)

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 331 Grants for Children (under 12) — 62 open right now, across 99 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $50M. The next application deadline is September 8, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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331total grants
62open now
99agencies
$2.5K–$50Mfunding range
Sep 8next deadline
CLOSING SOON 4 days left Hard to apply

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Grant Program to Assist Children and Youth Affected by and to Engage Men and Youth in Preventing Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking

The Consolidated Grant Program to Assist Children and Youth Affected by and to Engage Men and Youth in Preventing Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and…

🏛 Office on Violence Against Women 📋 CFDA 16.888 ⏰ Sep 8, 2026 💰 $350,000 – $500,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

FY27 CON Level of Care Support Services Grant Program

Refer to the attachments for Notice of Funding Opportunity details. Administered by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services via the Illinois GATA Catalog of…

🏛 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services ⏰ Sep 14, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $10,000,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Financing Demonstration

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announces approximately $10 million to support a National Fund Manager (NFM) to design and manage a Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes…

🏛 Department of Housing and Urban Development 📋 CFDA 14.922 ⏰ Sep 14, 2026 💰 $10,000,000 – $10,000,000
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

FY27 480-50-3708 Migrant and Seasonal Head Start

SCOPE OF WORK Provide a full-day, comprehensive Head Start child development program to children, ages six weeks to six years, from migrant and seasonal farm-worker families.…

🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood ⏰ Sep 15, 2026 💰 $750,000 – $1,800,000
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

Diaper Distribution Demonstration Research Pilot (DDDRP)

The Office of Community Services (OCS) announces the availability of funds for a Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP). OCS anticipates awarding approximately $29 million…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OCS 📋 CFDA 93.647 ⏰ Sep 15, 2026 💰 $1,000,000 – $2,000,000
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OPEN 21 days left Moderate to apply

SOI 1275 New York Statewide Fatherhood Engagement

SOI 1275 New York Statewide Fatherhood Engagement 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 ⏰ Sep 25, 2026
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OPEN 24 days left Moderate to apply

SOI 1276 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in NYC

SOI 1276 Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in NYC 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 ⏰ Sep 28, 2026
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OPEN 24 days left Moderate to apply

SOI 1266 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (1.2)

SOI 1266 Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (1.2) 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 ⏰ Sep 28, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for children (under 12) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 331 grants for children (under 12), of which 62 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 September 8, 2026 — about 4 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 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 grants for Children (under 12)

Grants supporting children under 12 focus on health, development, and wellbeing across research, programming, and capacity building initiatives. The National Institutes of Health and Health Resources and Services Administration lead funding in this space, with 331 active grants currently available designed to improve outcomes for this vulnerable population.

Most grants follow competitive application processes and typically award between $375,000 and $950,000. Primary recipients include 501(c)(3) public charities, state governments, and tribal organizations working in child health and health equity. Filtering by agency, support type, and recipient category will help identify the most relevant opportunities for your organization.