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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: February 5, 2027

USA: Communities served by Dollar General

This corporate foundation literacy grant supports family literacy programs. Nonprofit childcare and preschool programs can apply when projects build parent-child literacy and school readiness.

Literacy; National; Nonprofit; Family Engagement; Early Learning

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

USA: Missouri (Statewide)

This state prekindergarten grant supports quality preschool access through eligible providers. Licensed childcare programs can apply when they meet MOQPK or innovation-grant requirements.

Prekindergarten; Missouri; For-Profit Eligible; Quality; Innovation

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

USA: Local Walmart and Sam's Club service areas

This local community grant program funds verified nonprofits, schools, government entities, and faith-based community projects. Nonprofit childcare centers and preschool programs can apply for local needs such as supplies, literacy, nutrition, or family engagement.

Community; Corporate; Nonprofit; School; Local; Early Learning

Application Deadlines: August 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027

USA: PNC-served markets, with national charitable-trust opportunities

This corporate foundation supports early childhood education and school readiness through nonprofit grants. Nonprofit childcare centers, preschools, and early learning organizations may apply when projects serve children from birth to age five.

Early Childhood; Corporate; Nonprofit; Education; School Readiness; National

Application Deadline: January 31, 2027

USA (National, with emphasis on Elevance Health markets)

This health foundation supports nonprofits improving behavioral health access and outcomes. Early learning and childcare nonprofits can apply when projects provide social-emotional supports, family mental health referrals, or trauma-informed care for young children.

Early Childhood; Behavioral Health; Nonprofit; Family Support; Health Equity

Pre-Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 | Application Deadline: December 15, 2026

USA: North Carolina and South Carolina

This health grant opportunity supports evidence-based work improving maternal and infant outcomes. Early childhood nonprofits can apply when childcare, infant care, or family supports are central to the project.

Maternal Infant Health; North Carolina; South Carolina; Nonprofit; Early Childhood

Application Deadline: December 31, 2026

USA: Tennessee (Statewide)

This state pilot supports partnerships between employers and childcare providers. It helps licensed providers expand care options tied to workforce needs.

Employer Partnership; Tennessee; For-Profit Eligible; Childcare Capacity; Workforce

Application Review Periods: Monthly June–December 2026 | Final Decisions: January 12, 2027

USA, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands

This national small-business program awards grants to for-profit owners who complete required digital-readiness learning. Childcare businesses can apply for technology, marketing, operations, or growth costs after completing the program requirements.

Small Business; National; For-Profit Eligible; Technology; Capacity Building

Application Window Opens: July 10, 2026 — verify exact deadline at https://www.guptafamilyfoundation.org/grant-application/

USA (National)

This family foundation funds nonprofits improving lives through education, health, and community support. Nonprofit childcare and early learning programs can apply when their projects fit child development, family support, or education priorities.

Education; National; Nonprofit; Early Childhood; Family Support; Community

Application Deadlines: July 31, 2026 | November 30, 2026

USA: Truist footprint and selected national initiatives

This corporate foundation funds nonprofits advancing economic mobility and thriving communities. Nonprofit childcare programs can apply when childcare access supports workforce participation, family stability, or educational opportunity.

Community; Corporate; Nonprofit; Workforce; Family Stability; Early Childhood

Application Cycle Closes: June 30, 2027

USA (National)

This STEM education grant program helps schools implement or expand hands-on curriculum, including PreK–5 Launch. Preschools and early elementary programs connected to eligible schools can apply for curriculum and training support.

STEM; PreK; National; School; Curriculum; Early Learning

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