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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

USA (National — Focus on Indianapolis, Indiana and Communities Near Lilly Operations)

A biopharmaceutical company's foundation funds nonprofits advancing health equity and improving educational opportunity for underserved communities — childcare nonprofits serving low-income families are encouraged to apply.

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

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Rolling Letters of Inquiry

USA: California (Statewide — Focus on Underserved Communities)

A California health foundation awards grants to organizations advancing health equity for vulnerable populations — nonprofit childcare programs serving low-income California children and families are eligible to apply.

Health Equity; California; Nonprofit; Early Childhood; Community Health

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Letters of Inquiry Accepted Periodically

USA: Colorado (Statewide)

A Colorado health foundation awards grants to organizations advancing health equity for the state's most vulnerable populations — nonprofit childcare programs serving underserved Colorado children and families are eligible.

Health; Early Childhood; Colorado; Nonprofit; Equity; Community

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

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National)

A national retail chain's literacy foundation awards grants to nonprofits building early reading and education skills — childcare programs teaching early literacy to young children from low-income families are a priority.

Literacy; Education; Nonprofit; National; Early Childhood; Reading

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National — Focus on Communities Where AIG Operates)

A global insurance company's foundation awards community grants to nonprofits improving education and economic opportunity — childcare nonprofits building stronger families and communities are encouraged to apply.

Community Grant; National; Nonprofit; Education; Financial Literacy

Grant Round Aligns with July 1, 2026 Statutory Requirements | Rolling Applications

USA: Minnesota

A Midwestern state is funding communities to increase the number of quality childcare providers — both for-profit and nonprofit licensed providers can apply for economic development grants.

Childcare Expansion; Minnesota; For-Profit; Nonprofit; Economic Development

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