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Application Deadline: January 15, 2027, 3:00 p.m. PT

USA: Douglas County, Oregon

This county fund primarily supports health and medical needs and may consider other community projects when resources remain. A nonprofit childcare or early-learning organization can apply when its work serves Douglas County residents and clearly addresses children's health, developmental, or medical needs.

Children; Oregon; Nonprofit; Community Health; Medical Needs; Regional

Application Deadlines: September 1, 2026; December 15, 2026

USA: Primarily Hawaii; invited mainland U.S. applications are rarely funded

This private grant opportunity supports early childhood education for children from birth through age five, including operating requests. Eligible charitable preschools and early learning organizations may apply after completing the required initial contact.

Early Childhood; Hawaii; Nonprofit; Education; Operations

Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 (spring program cycle)

USA: Louisiana (Statewide)

This provider award equips Louisiana early childhood sites with a literacy curriculum, training, books, technical support, and site-team stipends. Eligible early childhood centers, childcare centers, and Head Start programs may apply with a valid EIN.

Early Childhood; Louisiana; Childcare Centers; Head Start; Literacy

Applications accepted on a rolling basis through October 15, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET

USA/Canada: Coös County, New Hampshire; bordering communities in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont; MRC de Coaticook, Québec

This regional large-grant opportunity supports nonprofit work in early childhood and family services. Qualified charitable childcare and early learning organizations may apply for substantial project or organizational support within the eligible cross-border region.

Early Childhood; New Hampshire; Nonprofit; Family Support; Regional

Applications accepted on a rolling basis; no deadline

USA (National)

This national education grant supports established tax-exempt educational organizations, including innovative early childhood education models. Eligible nonprofit childcare and early learning organizations may submit requests throughout the year.

Early Childhood; National; Nonprofit; Education; Large Grant

Application Window: September 1–25, 2026

USA: Minnesota (Statewide)

This annual provider grant helps qualified child care programs pay for supplies, equipment, technology, and training.

Childcare; Minnesota; For-Profit Eligible; Supplies; Equipment; Training

Application Deadlines: September 1, 2026 (competitive grants); December 1, 2026 (letter-of-inquiry cutoff for rolling small grants)

USA: Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties, Indiana

This community grant program supports charitable projects in three Indiana counties, including childcare options and preschool education. Eligible nonprofit early learning providers may pursue competitive or small-grant support.

Early Childhood; Indiana; Nonprofit; Preschool; Community

Application Deadline: October 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

USA: Michigan (Statewide)

This award supports the licensee or owner of a licensed family childcare or group home program. Funds can help an eligible Michigan home-based provider strengthen the quality of care and early learning services.

Childcare; Michigan; For-Profit Eligible; Family Child Care; Group Home

Applications accepted on a rolling basis through September 4, 2026, or until funds are awarded

USA: Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, and Roscommon Counties, Michigan

This regional child care opportunity supports provider projects that strengthen, sustain, or expand local child care capacity. Providers in eleven northern Michigan counties may submit an interest form while funds remain available.

Childcare; Michigan; Tax Status Not Stated; Provider Support; Regional

Applications accepted on a rolling basis; no deadline

USA: Baltimore City, Maryland

This small-grant opportunity supports Baltimore-area charitable organizations, including early childhood education work aligned with current priorities. Eligible nonprofit childcare and preschool programs may request modest project support.

Early Childhood; Baltimore; Nonprofit; Small Grant; Education

Letter of Inquiry Deadline: August 10, 2026 | Invited Full Proposal Deadline: September 10, 2026

USA: Southwestern Pennsylvania

This regional fund supports nonprofit initiatives that strengthen early learning, child development, and family well-being for children in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Early Learning; Pennsylvania; Nonprofit; Children and Families

Application Deadline: September 4, 2026

USA: Rural communities served by participating NTCA member companies

This rural community grant program supports local projects, including documented awards to childcare centers and community daycares for equipment and play spaces.

Rural; Childcare; Community; Nonprofit; Equipment

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