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
Literacy; National; Nonprofit; Family Engagement; Early Learning
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
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
STEM; PreK; National; School; Curriculum; Early Learning
