Application Deadline: September 1, 2026
USA: Rural Utah Counties
This state rural economic-development program funds county-led projects and subgrants that can support childcare business creation and expansion. Rural daycare and preschool businesses may pursue funding through eligible county programs.
Childcare Business; Utah; Rural; For-Profit Eligible; Expansion
Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
USA: Communities with Georgia-Pacific operations
This corporate foundation funds nonprofits and schools in communities where the company operates. Childcare nonprofits and early learning programs can apply for education, literacy, family-support, or community-quality projects.
Early Childhood; Corporate; Nonprofit; Education; Community; Local
Application Deadline: September 3, 2026
USA: Communities served by Target
This corporate community program funds local nonprofit projects that strengthen communities. Nonprofit childcare and early learning programs can apply for education, family support, school readiness, or community-engagement work.
Community; Corporate; Nonprofit; Education; Family Support; Local
Application Window Opens: July 10, 2026 — verify exact deadline at https://www.guptafamilyfoundation.org/grant-application/
USA (National)
This family foundation funds nonprofits improving lives through education, health, and community support. Nonprofit childcare and early learning programs can apply when their projects fit child development, family support, or education priorities.
Education; National; Nonprofit; Early Childhood; Family Support; Community
Application Deadlines: July 31, 2026 | November 30, 2026
USA: Truist footprint and selected national initiatives
This corporate foundation funds nonprofits advancing economic mobility and thriving communities. Nonprofit childcare programs can apply when childcare access supports workforce participation, family stability, or educational opportunity.
Community; Corporate; Nonprofit; Workforce; Family Stability; Early Childhood
Application Deadline: January 31, 2027
USA (National, with emphasis on Elevance Health markets)
This health foundation supports nonprofits improving behavioral health access and outcomes. Early learning and childcare nonprofits can apply when projects provide social-emotional supports, family mental health referrals, or trauma-informed care for young children.
Early Childhood; Behavioral Health; Nonprofit; Family Support; Health Equity
Application Deadline: September 1, 2026
USA: Downstate New York and South Florida
This private trust funds nonprofit education, health, human-services, and social-justice work in priority regions. Nonprofit childcare and preschool programs in eligible communities can apply when their services fit education or family-support priorities.
Early Childhood; New York; Florida; Nonprofit; Education; Human Services
Application Review Periods: Monthly June–December 2026 | Final Decisions: January 12, 2027
USA, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands
This national small-business program awards grants to for-profit owners who complete required digital-readiness learning. Childcare businesses can apply for technology, marketing, operations, or growth costs after completing the program requirements.
Small Business; National; For-Profit Eligible; Technology; Capacity Building
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
USA: Local Walmart and Sam's Club service areas
This local community grant program funds verified nonprofits, schools, government entities, and faith-based community projects. Nonprofit childcare centers and preschool programs can apply for local needs such as supplies, literacy, nutrition, or family engagement.
Community; Corporate; Nonprofit; School; Local; Early Learning
Application Deadlines: August 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027
USA: PNC-served markets, with national charitable-trust opportunities
This corporate foundation supports early childhood education and school readiness through nonprofit grants. Nonprofit childcare centers, preschools, and early learning organizations may apply when projects serve children from birth to age five.
Early Childhood; Corporate; Nonprofit; Education; School Readiness; National
Application Deadline: September 1, 2026
USA: Nationwide Foundation priority communities
This corporate foundation funds nonprofits in priority communities and focus areas such as basic needs, crisis stabilization, and social-emotional well-being. Nonprofit childcare programs can apply when services stabilize families and support young children.
Community; Corporate; Nonprofit; Children; Family Stability; Education
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
USA: Greater Atlanta, Georgia
This community foundation funds nonprofits addressing housing stability and family well-being in metro Atlanta. Childcare nonprofits can apply when services stabilize families with young children or partner with housing-support programs.
Family Support; Atlanta; Nonprofit; Housing Stability; Early Childhood; Equity
