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Annual Cycle — 2026 | Letters of Inquiry Accepted Periodically

USA: Arkansas (Statewide — Urban and Rural Communities)

An Arkansas private foundation awards grants to nonprofits working to advance opportunity and improve life for Arkansans — childcare programs serving underserved families in rural and urban Arkansas are encouraged to apply.

Community; Arkansas; Nonprofit; Early Childhood; Economic Opportunity; Rural

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Letters of Inquiry Accepted Through Online Portal

USA (National)

A national family foundation dedicated to education equity awards grants to nonprofits improving early childhood and K-12 education — childcare programs serving underserved children and committed to equity are encouraged to apply.

Education Equity; National; Nonprofit; Early Childhood; Underserved Youth

Quarterly Grant Cycles — Applications Open January, April, July, October 2026

USA (National — NASE Members in All 50 States)

A national membership association for the self-employed awards business development grants to members — for-profit childcare business owners can join and apply for funding to grow their operations.

Small Business Grant; For-Profit; Self-Employed; National; Growth

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National — Focus on Communities Near Discover Operations)

A consumer credit company's foundation awards community grants to nonprofits advancing education and economic empowerment — childcare nonprofits building educational foundations and financial stability for families are encouraged to apply.

Community Grant; National; Nonprofit; Education; Financial Empowerment

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National)

A software design company's foundation awards grants to nonprofits advancing creative education and economic opportunity — childcare programs integrating arts-based learning and creativity for young children are encouraged to apply.

Creativity; Education; National; Nonprofit; Arts; Early Learning

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National — Communities Where UPS Operates)

A global package delivery company's foundation awards community grants to nonprofits addressing hunger, health, and workforce needs — childcare nonprofits supporting working families and community economic stability are encouraged to apply.

Community Grant; National; Nonprofit; Education; Workforce; Family

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Open to Letters of Inquiry on a Rolling Basis

USA: Florida (Focus on Sarasota Region and Statewide)

A Florida-based foundation awards grants to nonprofits advancing bold social good and community change — childcare programs in Florida committed to improving early childhood outcomes through innovative approaches are a strong fit.

Early Childhood; Florida; Nonprofit; Bold Social Good; Community

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Check FearlessFund.com for Current Grant Rounds

USA (National)

A venture fund dedicated to closing the wealth gap for women of color awards grants to women-of-color-owned small businesses — for-profit childcare business owners who are women of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Small Business Grant; For-Profit; Women of Color; National; Entrepreneur

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Check BackBlackBusiness.com for Current Application Window

USA (National)

A corporate coalition awards grants to Black-owned small businesses rebuilding and growing in their communities — for-profit childcare business owners who are Black entrepreneurs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Small Business Grant; For-Profit; Black-Owned; National; Economic Equity

Rolling Applications — 2026 Cycle | Check Salesforce.org for Current Program Openings

USA (National)

A cloud software company's nonprofit arm awards grants and technology resources to nonprofits improving their community impact — childcare nonprofits strengthening program delivery and family engagement are a strong fit.

Nonprofit Technology; National; Education; Capacity Building; Community

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National — Communities Served by Southwest Airlines)

A major domestic airline's charitable foundation awards community grants to nonprofits strengthening the communities they serve — childcare nonprofits connecting and supporting families are encouraged to apply.

Community Grant; National; Nonprofit; Education; Family

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Check Starbucks.com for Current Community Partner Grant Rounds

USA (National — Communities Where Starbucks Operates)

A global coffeehouse company's foundation awards grants to nonprofits creating welcoming spaces and economic opportunity in communities — childcare nonprofits serving as anchors of belonging for families are encouraged to apply.

Community Grant; National; Nonprofit; Education; Opportunity; Belonging

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