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Recommended application deadline: September 30, 2026; Final application deadline: October 31, 2026; Spending deadline: April 30, 2027.

USA: Texas

Up to $15,000 for Texas family child care providers opening a home program or advancing from listed or registered status toward registration or licensure.

Texas; family child care home; start-up; licensing; registration; infant and toddler care; for-profit and nonprofit

Application deadline: December 1, 2026 at midnight.

USA: Alaska — communities west of the 156th Meridian

Alaska grants for charitable, educational, literary, and scientific projects primarily benefiting Alaska Native residents west of the 156th Meridian.

Alaska; Alaska Native communities; education; family and child services; nonprofit

Application deadline: December 11, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PT.

USA and U.S. Territories

Cash and garden-resource awards for U.S. organizations creating or improving garden programs serving at least 15 children ages 0–18.

national; children; early childhood; garden; outdoor learning; nutrition; nonprofit and youth programs

Application deadline: November 19, 2026.

USA: New Hampshire and Vermont

Grants for New Hampshire and Vermont school-based projects that connect children with nature, including early childhood settings.

New Hampshire; Vermont; early childhood; nature-based learning; nonprofit; school-based child care

Application cycle: 2026–2027. Course-specific deadlines apply.

USA: New York

Training scholarships and reimbursements for eligible New York child care professionals and regulated providers pursuing credentials and professional development.

New York; child care workforce; provider training; CDA; scholarships; for-profit and nonprofit

Member registration due September 4, 2026. Applications open September 7, 2026. Application deadline: October 1, 2026. Awards announced October 22, 2026.

USA: Indiana and Michigan

FHLBank Indianapolis members can request up to $20,000 on behalf of eligible small-business customers for equipment, technology, workforce training, or growth expenses.

Indiana and Michigan; Small Business; For-Profit; Equipment; Workforce Training; Technology

Application deadline: November 2, 2026.

USA: Maryland — Anne Arundel County South County

$250–$5,000 grants for South County school- and community-based initiatives that keep vulnerable youth grounded, supported, and moving toward a strong future.

Maryland; Anne Arundel County; South County; youth development; school-age children; nonprofit

Application deadline: November 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM; Q&A workshop: October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

USA: Indiana — Allen County

Allen County nonprofit grants for youth-development programs, including qualifying early-childhood and child-serving initiatives.

Indiana; Allen County; youth development; early childhood; nonprofit; program support

Information session: September 15, 2026. Letter of Intent deadline: October 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Eligible purchases: January 1–December 31, 2027.

USA: Minnesota

Cost-share funding for Minnesota family child care providers participating in CACFP to buy Minnesota-grown or Minnesota-raised food.

Minnesota; family child care homes; CACFP; food reimbursement; for-profit and nonprofit

Application window: September 15–December 1, 2026. Application deadline: December 1, 2026.

USA: Milwaukee area, Wisconsin

Milwaukee-area grants supporting nonprofit programs that improve children's health, development, and family well-being.

Milwaukee; Wisconsin; child care; early childhood; nonprofit only; health and family support

Enrollment window: August 3–31, 2026. Program timeline: July 1, 2026–May 31, 2027.

USA: Alaska, including programs licensed by the State of Alaska or the Municipality of Anchorage

Thread Alaska provides training, licensing support, materials, and stipends for Alaskans starting a newly licensed child care program or adding an additional site.

Alaska; Child Care Startup; Home-Based; New Providers; For-Profit and Nonprofit

Next application deadline: November 1, 2026. The Foundation reviews on a quarterly cycle (February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1); new applicants should confirm which dates are open to them before submitting. One request per organization per 12-month period.

USA: Nationwide

Grants of $20,000-$75,000 to U.S. nonprofits and schools for youth education programs in STEM, literacy, the environment, and job training, including PreK and early learning settings.

Early Childhood; STEM; Literacy; National; Nonprofit Only; Program Support; Equipment

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