Annual Cycle — 2026 | Applications Reviewed Periodically | Check HuntingtonBancshares.com for Current Cycle
USA: Huntington Bank Markets (OH, MI, IN, KY, WV, PA, WI, and Others)
A Midwest regional bank's community foundation awards grants to nonprofits strengthening education and economic opportunity in the communities it serves — nonprofit childcare programs in the Midwest are encouraged to apply.
Community Grant; Midwest; Southeast; Nonprofit; Education; Economic Development
Annual Cycle — 2026 | Applications Reviewed Periodically | Check pnc.com/growupgreat for Current Availability
USA: PNC Bank Markets (25+ States Including PA, OH, NJ, MI, IL, FL, GA, TX, VA, MD, DC, and Others)
A major national bank's flagship early childhood initiative awards grants to nonprofits preparing children from birth through age 5 for school success — childcare organizations in bank-served communities across more than 25 states are encouraged to apply.
Early Childhood; National; Nonprofit; School Readiness; Birth to Five; PNC Markets
Early Childhood; National; Nonprofit; Health Equity; Birth to Five
Annual Cycle — 2026 | Letters of Inquiry Accepted on a Rolling Basis
USA: Greater Houston Metropolitan Area, Texas
A Houston-based philanthropic foundation awards grants to nonprofits improving early childhood education and school readiness for Texas children — childcare programs in the Houston metropolitan area are a top priority.
Early Childhood; Texas; Houston; Nonprofit; School Readiness; Quality
Annual Cycle — 2026 | Letters of Inquiry Reviewed Periodically
USA: Southwestern Pennsylvania (Focus on Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area)
A Pittsburgh-based private foundation awards grants to nonprofits advancing early childhood education and equity in southwestern Pennsylvania — childcare programs serving children in this region are a top priority.
Early Childhood; Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh; Nonprofit; Equity; Quality
Annual Cycle — 2026 | Competitive Grant Cycles Open Periodically
USA: Greater Boston Metropolitan Area, Massachusetts
A Boston-based community foundation awards grants to nonprofits improving outcomes for children and families — childcare programs serving low-income Massachusetts families and young children are encouraged to apply.
Early Childhood; Massachusetts; Boston; Nonprofit; Equity; Community
Annual Cycle — 2026 | Applications Reviewed Periodically | Apply at nationwidechildrens.org or nationwide.com/community
USA (National — Focus on Communities Where Nationwide Operates)
A mutual insurance company's foundation awards grants to nonprofits advancing education, safety, and community well-being — nonprofit childcare programs building community safety and educational foundations for children are encouraged to apply.
Community Grant; National; Nonprofit; Education; Safety; Agriculture; Children
Rolling Applications — 2026 | Technology Grants Available Year-Round | Apply at nonprofit.microsoft.com
USA (National and Global)
A global technology company awards technology grants and discounts to nonprofits advancing social good — nonprofit childcare programs improving technology access, digital learning, and program management are encouraged to apply.
Technology; Nonprofit; National; Education; Digital Equity; Early Childhood
Annual Cycle — 2026 | Letters of Inquiry Accepted in Spring and Fall Cycles
USA: North Carolina (Statewide)
A North Carolina private foundation awards grants to nonprofits working to build a just and equitable state — childcare programs serving underserved North Carolina children and families are encouraged to apply.
Early Childhood; North Carolina; Nonprofit; Equity; Community
Annual Cycle — 2026 | Grant Cycles Open Periodically — Check cct.org for Current Dates
USA: Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, Illinois
A Chicago-area community foundation awards grants to nonprofits improving education and well-being for children and families — childcare programs serving Illinois communities are encouraged to apply.
Early Childhood; Illinois; Chicago; Nonprofit; Education; Equity
Annual Cycle — 2026 | Grant Applications Open on a Competitive Basis
USA: New York City and Metropolitan Area
A major New York metropolitan area community foundation awards grants to nonprofits improving education and social services — childcare programs serving New York families from low-income households are strongly encouraged to apply.
Early Childhood; New York; Nonprofit; Education; Family Support; School Readiness
Annual Cycle — 2026 | Letters of Inquiry Reviewed on a Rolling Basis
USA: Michigan (Priority) and National Grantmaking
A Michigan-based private foundation awards grants to nonprofits advancing quality early childhood care and education — programs in Michigan and national organizations working on early childhood systems change are a strong priority.
Early Childhood; National; Michigan; Nonprofit; Quality; Systems Change