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Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National — Focus on Communities Near Oracle Operations)

A technology corporation's education foundation awards grants to nonprofits advancing STEM learning and educational innovation — childcare programs integrating technology and STEM exploration for young children are a strong fit.

Education; Technology; STEM; National; Nonprofit; Early Learning

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Check StateFarm.com for Current Grant Application Windows

USA (National — Communities Where State Farm Operates)

A mutual insurance company's community giving program awards grants to nonprofits making a positive difference for neighbors — childcare nonprofits improving community well-being for families are a strong match.

Community Grant; National; Nonprofit; Education; Safety; Neighbors

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National — Focus on Communities with Assurant Operations)

A specialty insurance company's foundation awards community grants to nonprofits supporting education, disaster recovery, and family well-being — childcare nonprofits serving underserved families and communities are encouraged to apply.

Community Grant; National; Nonprofit; Education; Disaster Recovery; Family

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National — Communities Where Elevance Health Operates)

A major health insurance company's foundation awards community health grants to nonprofits advancing health equity and family well-being — childcare programs integrating health support for children and families are strongly encouraged to apply.

Community Health; National; Nonprofit; Health Equity; Early Childhood; Family

Annual Federal Cycle — Check samhsa.gov for Current NOFO Openings in 2026

USA (National — All 50 States)

A federal mental health agency awards grants to childcare programs integrating infant and early childhood mental health services — for-profit and nonprofit providers serving children with high needs are encouraged to apply.

Mental Health; Early Childhood; Federal; Nonprofit; Trauma-Informed; Infant Toddler

Rolling through Local United Way Affiliates — 2026 Grant Cycle

USA (National — Through Local United Way Affiliates in All 50 States)

A nationwide charitable organization funds early childhood programs through local affiliate campaigns — nonprofit childcare programs in communities with an active United Way early childhood initiative are encouraged to apply.

Early Childhood; Nonprofit; National; Community; School Readiness

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National — Focus on Communities Near Allstate Operations)

A major insurance company's foundation awards community grants to nonprofits building safer and stronger communities — childcare nonprofits serving working families and promoting community well-being are encouraged to apply.

Community Grant; National; Nonprofit; Safety; Economic Empowerment; Family

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Grant Cycles Open Periodically

USA (National — Focus on Low-Income Communities in Major Metropolitan Areas)

A global banking institution's foundation awards grants to nonprofits advancing economic opportunity and community development — childcare nonprofits that support working families and economic mobility are encouraged to apply.

Community Development; National; Nonprofit; Economic Opportunity; Workforce; Family

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Grant Programs Open Periodically

USA (National and Global — Focus on Communities with Greatest Economic Need)

A global payment network's nonprofit center awards grants to organizations advancing inclusive economic growth — childcare nonprofits building economic opportunity and workforce participation for families are encouraged to apply.

Inclusive Growth; National; Nonprofit; Economic Opportunity; Workforce; Community

Federal Competitions Rolling — Check grants.gov for Current PDG B-5 Solicitations

USA (National — All 50 States and DC)

A federal grant program funds states and communities to expand preschool access and improve birth-to-five systems — childcare providers can benefit when their state or local entity passes PDG B-5 funds directly to licensed programs.

Preschool; Early Childhood; Federal; For-Profit; Nonprofit; Birth to Five

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Check StartEarly.org for Current Application Periods

USA (National — Illinois Focus Plus National Partners)

A national early childhood quality organization awards grants to childcare and early learning programs committed to improving outcomes for the most vulnerable children from birth — nonprofit early childhood programs are prioritized.

Early Childhood; Nonprofit; Quality; Birth to Five; Illinois; National

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Check NBCDI.org for Current Grant Programs

USA (National)

A national organization dedicated to the education and well-being of Black children awards grants to programs improving early childhood outcomes — nonprofit childcare programs serving Black children are a strong priority.

Early Childhood; Black Children; Nonprofit; National; Equity; Education

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