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Proposal Submission Deadline: July 28, 2026

USA: Pennsylvania (Harrisburg)

This state-linked RFP seeks a qualified operator for a licensed early learning center serving children from six weeks through age five. Childcare businesses and nonprofit providers may compete to operate the center.

Childcare Operations; Pennsylvania; For-Profit Eligible; Licensed Provider; RFP

Application Deadline: November 13, 2026

USA: Pennsylvania (Statewide)

This workforce scholarship supports early childhood professionals working in certified child care programs. It helps staff in centers, group care, and home-based care pursue ECE coursework or credentials.

Workforce; Pennsylvania; For-Profit Eligible; Scholarship; Early Educators

Application Deadline: September 11, 2026

USA: Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This community foundation cycle includes a dedicated early childhood education facility-improvement priority. Nonprofit early learning programs can request support for safe, developmentally appropriate spaces.

Early Childhood; Wisconsin; Facilities; Nonprofit; Equipment; Capital

Application Deadline: September 1, 2026

USA: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

This fund supports nonprofits serving disadvantaged children and youth in Philadelphia. Childcare and early learning nonprofits can apply when they provide holistic programming for eligible children.

Children; Philadelphia; Nonprofit; Early Learning; General Operating

Application Deadline: September 1, 2026

USA: Santa Barbara County, California

This local foundation grant supports Santa Barbara County child care sector resiliency and family access. Nonprofit childcare organizations can apply during the annual child care cycle.

Child Care; California; Nonprofit; Family Support; Local

Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

USA: Northern New Hampshire and surrounding Tillotson Fund region

This charitable fund supports nonprofit work in northern New Hampshire and nearby communities. Early childhood and family-support nonprofits may apply when their services fit local well-being priorities.

Children and Families; New Hampshire; Nonprofit; Rural; Early Childhood

Application Deadline: August 26, 2026

USA: Iowa (Rural Communities)

This state program helps rural communities analyze childcare needs and plan feasible solutions. It can support planning for childcare center development, expansion of existing programs, or support for in-home providers.

Childcare Planning; Iowa; Rural; For-Profit Eligible; Expansion

Application Deadline: October 25, 2026

USA: Northwest Kansas

This rural Kansas grant provides small flexible support to licensed childcare facilities. It is designed for childcare providers needing practical operating, facility, or program improvements.

Childcare Business; Kansas; For-Profit Eligible; Rural; Facility Support

Inquiry Deadline: August 10, 2026 | Proposal Deadline: September 10, 2026

USA: Southwestern Pennsylvania

This private foundation funds work improving the lives of children and youth in southwestern Pennsylvania. Early learning nonprofits can begin with an online inquiry for the November trustee cycle.

Early Learning; Pennsylvania; Nonprofit; Children; Inquiry Required

Application Deadline: October 22, 2026

USA: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region

This foundation RFP schedule includes a Children and Families opportunity with an October 2026 deadline. Nonprofit early learning programs can apply when their work addresses the posted objective.

Children and Families; Philadelphia; Nonprofit; Early Learning; RFP

Application Deadline: October 19, 2026

USA: Vermont (Statewide)

This arts partnership grant supports early childhood programs that integrate arts learning. Nonprofit early learning organizations can partner with artists or arts organizations for young children’s programming.

Early Childhood; Vermont; Arts; Nonprofit; Partnership

Application Deadline: August 13, 2026

USA: Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas region

This foundation capacity-building opportunity strengthens nonprofit impact in Kansas City focus areas. Early learning nonprofits can apply when childcare access supports education or economic mobility.

Capacity Building; Kansas City; Nonprofit; Education; Family Economic Mobility

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