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

USA (National — Nebraska Base with National Grantmaking)

A private early childhood fund awards grants to nonprofits improving care and outcomes for the most vulnerable children from birth through age three — programs serving high-need infants and toddlers are a top priority.

Early Childhood; National; Nonprofit; Birth to Three; Quality; Equity

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

USA: Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota

A Northern Plains charitable trust awards quarterly community grants to nonprofits improving well-being in three states — childcare organizations serving families in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota can apply.

Community Grant; Nonprofit; Minnesota; Wisconsin; North Dakota; Early Childhood

Application Deadline: August 15, 2026

USA: Greater Atlanta Region, Georgia (23-County Area)

A Georgia community foundation awards grants to nonprofits strengthening the Atlanta region — nonprofit childcare programs improving educational access and family support can apply before the August 15 deadline.

Community Grant; Georgia; Nonprofit; Education; Early Childhood; Atlanta

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Letters of Inquiry Reviewed Quarterly

USA: Minnesota (Statewide)

A Minnesota-focused foundation awards grants to early childhood nonprofits working to improve access and quality for the state's youngest learners — childcare organizations committed to equity can apply.

Early Childhood; Minnesota; Nonprofit; Equity; Quality; Birth to Five

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Check StreetSharesFoundation.org for Current Dates

USA (National)

A veteran business advocacy foundation awards grants to veteran-owned small businesses — for-profit childcare business owners who are veterans or active military members are strongly encouraged to apply.

Small Business Grant; For-Profit; Veteran-Owned; Military; National

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

USA: Illinois (Focus on Chicago Metropolitan Area)

A major Illinois foundation funds nonprofits improving education and civic engagement in the Chicago region and beyond — childcare nonprofits serving Illinois communities are encouraged to apply.

Community Grant; Illinois; Nonprofit; Education; Civic Engagement

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

USA: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin

A Midwest policy and grantmaking foundation awards early childhood grants to nonprofits improving quality and equity for young children in the Great Lakes region — childcare organizations in six Midwest states can apply.

Early Childhood; Midwest; Nonprofit; Policy; Quality; Equity

Rolling Applications — 2026 Cycle | Check BushFoundation.org for Current Cycles

USA: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota; Native Nations in This Geography

A Northern Plains foundation awards community grants to organizations transforming their communities — childcare programs serving families in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Native Nations can apply.

Community Grant; Nonprofit; Minnesota; North Dakota; South Dakota; Native Nations

Rolling Applications — 2026 Cycle | Multiple Grant Tiers Available

USA: Alaska (Statewide — Urban, Rural, and Remote Communities)

An Alaska private foundation awards grants to organizations improving the lives of Alaskans — nonprofit childcare programs serving rural, urban, and Indigenous Alaska communities are encouraged to apply.

Early Childhood; Alaska; Nonprofit; Rural; Community; Indigenous

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

USA (National)

An insurance company awards small business grants to for-profit entrepreneurs with big dreams — childcare business owners ready to take their program to the next level can apply for funding.

Small Business Grant; For-Profit; National; Dream; Entrepreneur

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Check NavyFederal.org for Current Application Window

USA (National — Navy Federal Credit Union Members and Military-Connected Community)

A financial institution exclusively serving military members awards business grants to military-connected entrepreneurs — for-profit childcare business owners with military service connections can apply for funding.

Small Business Grant; For-Profit; Military; Veteran; National

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National — Focus on Communities Near AbbVie Facilities)

A global pharmaceutical company's foundation awards community health grants to nonprofits advancing patient health and community well-being — childcare programs integrating health support for children and families are encouraged to apply.

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

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