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 | 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 | 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
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