Grants for Children (under 12)

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 356 Grants for Children (under 12) — 57 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
57open now
103agencies
$2.5K–$79.66Mfunding range
Oct 22next deadline
OPEN 42 days left Hard to apply

Rigorously Evaluating Approaches to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Problematic Sexual Behavior among Youth

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) is soliciting investigator-initiated gold standard research proposals to rigorously evaluate programs and policies for…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA 📋 CFDA 93.136 ⏰ Dec 1, 2026 💰 up to $400,000
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OPEN 49 days left Hard to apply

Residential Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children

The Residential Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children funding opportunity is intended to support organizations that can provide high-quality, child-centered care that promotes children's safety and well-being.…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - ORR 📋 CFDA 93.676 ⏰ Dec 8, 2026 💰 $2,000,000 – $5,600,000
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OPEN 55 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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OPEN 56 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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OPEN Moderate to apply

Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HIC)

The purpose of this program is to provide information, education, technical assistance, and peer support to families of children and youth with special health care needs…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.504 ⏰ Dec 19, 2026 💰 $96,750 – $96,750
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OPEN Hard to apply

Expanded Surveillance for Pediatric Infectious Diseases

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support a network of U.S. institutions that will conduct standardized, prospective, active surveillance of pediatric…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA 📋 CFDA 93.083 ⏰ Dec 31, 2026 💰 $850,000 – $1,140,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program (HTPCP)

The purpose of the Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program (HTPCP) is to support community-based projects that promote access to preventive clinical and public health services…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.110 ⏰ Jan 20, 2027 💰 $75,000 – $75,000
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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 57 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 2 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.