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Next Deadline: August 1, 2026; Quarterly Deadlines: February 1 / May 1 / August 1 / November 1

National (United States) – must serve a PNC service area

Grants of up to $75,000 for nonprofit early childhood education programs serving children birth to age five. Focuses on learning experiences, professional development, and family engagement for low- to moderate-income children.

Grants for nonprofits supporting early childhood education programs

Rolling Applications – Check first5sonomacounty.org for current deadline

Sonoma County, California only

Funding for licensed family child care homes and childcare centers in Sonoma County to address health and safety repairs, improve physical spaces, expand capacity, and strengthen early learning environments for children ages 0–5.

Facility improvement grants for childcare providers in Sonoma County

Application Deadline: Check localfoundationli.org for current cycle

USA: New York: Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk Counties)

Grants for small businesses including for-profit childcare centers and family childcare providers on Long Island, New York.

Grants for for-profit childcare and small businesses on Long Island New York

Application Deadline: Check dupagechildcare.org for current cycle

USA: Illinois: DuPage County

Grants for licensed childcare providers in DuPage County, Illinois to support program quality, staff training, and early learning materials.

Grants for licensed childcare providers in DuPage County Illinois

Application Deadline: Rolling (ongoing applications accepted year-round)

USA: Tennessee (statewide)

Ongoing grants for licensed Tennessee childcare providers for quality improvements, facility upgrades, and program expansion with awards up to $100,000.

Grants for for-profit and nonprofit licensed childcare providers in Tennessee

Application Deadline: May 30, 2026

USA: Washington State (statewide)

Capital grants for licensed childcare providers to fund construction, renovation, and expansion of early learning facilities throughout Washington State.

Grants for childcare capital construction and renovation in Washington State

Cycle 2 Application Window: May 1 – July 15, 2026

Local (must serve the same area as the applying Walmart or Sam's Club facility)

Local cash grants of $250–$5,000 awarded by individual Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs to nonprofits and schools serving the same community. Open for Cycle 2 applications May 1 through July 15, 2026.

Local community grants for nonprofits near Walmart locations

Application Deadline: Rolling (accepted year-round)

USA: National

Grants for nonprofit organizations providing direct services to children in need, including early childhood education and childcare programs.

Grants for nonprofit childcare centers and early childhood programs

Application Deadline: Check deed.alaska.gov for FY2026 cycle deadline

USA: Alaska (statewide)

Grants for licensed Alaska childcare providers to support operational sustainability, quality improvements, and expansion of childcare capacity statewide.

Grants for for-profit and nonprofit childcare centers and family homes in Alaska

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

USA: National (all 50 states)

$5,000 quarterly cash grant for for-profit small business owners, including childcare providers. Simple online application with no restrictions on use of funds.

Grants for for-profit childcare centers and small business owners quarterly national

Application Deadline: Rolling (ongoing — $15M annual funding pool)

USA: Tennessee (statewide)

State capital grants for Tennessee childcare providers for facility construction, renovation, and equipment to expand childcare capacity. Can fund up to 100% of project costs.

Grants for for-profit and nonprofit Tennessee childcare providers capital facility projects

Application Deadline: April–May 2026 (check trowepricefoundation.org for exact date)

USA: National; priority given to Baltimore, Maryland area organizations

Grants for nonprofit organizations advancing early childhood education, school readiness, and educational access for underserved children and families.

Grants for nonprofit early childhood education and school readiness organizations

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