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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

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