Grants for Children (under 12)

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 356 Grants for Children (under 12) — 58 open right now, across 103 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $79.66M. The next application deadline is October 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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356total grants
58open now
103agencies
$2.5K–$79.66Mfunding range
Oct 22next deadline
CLOSING SOON 🔥 Closing today Hard to apply

FY27 CAR Family Care Plan (FCP) Pilot Program

This grant award will have an initial period of performance starting in FY27 (11/01/2026 (or upon execution of the agreement) through 06/30/2029). A budget should be…

🏛 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services 📋 CFDA 93.669 ⏰ Oct 19, 2026 💰 up to $100,000
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CLOSING SOON 3 days left Moderate to apply

Family Success Network Montgomery and Lorain

DCY is seeking to expand the FSN model to two additional counties to employ programmatic positions to implement the FSN in Lorain and Montgomery Counties. DCY…

🏛 Ohio Department of Children and Youth ⏰ Oct 22, 2026
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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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CLOSING SOON 7 days left Hard to apply

Long-term health outcomes of people living with spina bifida

The purpose of component A (8-11 awardees) of this NOFO is to collect high-quality longitudinal data on children and adults with spina bifida (SB) who receive…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCBDDD 📋 CFDA 93.073 ⏰ Oct 26, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $300,000
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OPEN 11 days left Moderate to apply

ULTRASOUND GRANT APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT

This Ohio Ultrasound Grant Application (“Application”) is due by August 14, 2026. Applicant (“Grantee”) must use this form to apply for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027…

🏛 Ohio Department of Children and Youth ⏰ Oct 30, 2026 💰 up to $60,000
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OPEN 17 days left Moderate to apply

Children’s Advocacy Center Start-up Funds

The purpose of start-up funding is to assist prospective Children's Advocacy Centers (CAC) in their initial development in order that they may establish a common and…

🏛 Ohio Department of Children and Youth ⏰ Nov 5, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $5,000
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OPEN 21 days left Moderate to apply

EI27 Early Intervention Services Solicitation

EI27 Early Intervention Services Solicitation is a grant opportunity from the Ohio Department of Health. Administered through the Ohio Grants Partnership (grants.ohio.gov).

🏛 Ohio Department of Health ⏰ Nov 9, 2026
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OPEN 28 days left Hard to apply

OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative. This NOFO supports states, localities, and Tribal jurisdictions in…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.842 ⏰ Nov 16, 2026 💰 up to $750,000
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OPEN 28 days left Hard to apply

OJJDP FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence. This opportunity will support the implementation…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.818 ⏰ Nov 16, 2026 💰 up to $815,000
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OPEN 28 days left Hard to apply

OJJDP FY 2026 Family Treatment Court Program

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Family Treatment Court Program. This opportunity will support state and local courts, units…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.838 ⏰ Nov 16, 2026 💰 up to $850,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for children (under 12) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 356 grants for children (under 12), of which 58 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 $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 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 356 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.