804 Grants for Preschools and Early Childhood

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Grant funds may be used to support programs and projects, equipment, or general ...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio public school teachers and administrators for Pre-K through twelfth-grade school-wide or classroom projects. The funding objective is to encourage and recognize outstanding classroom teachers in public schools throughout the state and to ...

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering famil...

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for youth-oriented projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for existing initiatives that align with the Foundation’s priority areas, which include sports, education, and health and...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and public schools for a wide range of programs to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended to address community needs expressed by local reside...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for quality human services, health care, educational, and cultural programming for underserved populations in eligible areas. Special priority will be given to organizations that focus on youth-related or arts programming. ...

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit arts organizations, professional arts groups, professional artists, and groups of artists for tours to schools located throughout the province. Applicants are required to register with the funding source prior to submitting...

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, educational and research institutions, and agencies for programs that benefit the communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of arts and ...

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and local government entities in eligible areas for community benefit projects. Previous grants have been awarded for civic improvement projects, school renovations, and scholarships. Projects in which the funding source c...

Awards to Oklahoma PK-12 schools, early childhood education centers, and alternative learning facilities to recognize outstanding school gardening projects. Funding is intended to acknowledge school-based gardens, including indoor herb gardens on a windowsill of a clas...

Grants of $2,500 to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, K-12 schools, academic institutions, and individuals for music-related activities that benefit vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to support new or exi...

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York school districts, nonprofit and charter schools, and residential childcare institutions to enhance food services. Some applicants are required to prequalify prior to submitting a proposal. The purpose of this program is to improve th...

Grant of $10,000 and a grant of $40,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government entities, school districts, and churches to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programming and projects that benef...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to benefit children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support children from birth through the age of 18. The goal of the program is ensure that children are born healthy, are ready for kindergarten,...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs and projects that improve educational outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance student achievement, promote early childh...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, and entities, to participate in a contest to design a stuffed toy to be launched aboard a spacecraft. The purpose of the contest is to create a zero gravity indicator that would have global significance...

Grants of up to $75,000 to Missouri private and public schools, park districts, local government organizations, nonprofit daycare centers, and other nonprofit entities to promote the use of recycled materials for outdoor areas. Funding is intended to support a variety ...

Grants to USA state and local governments, school systems and districts, Tribes, and public agencies to enhance security in K-12 schools and on school premises. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended t...

Grants to Michigan schools for projects that make it safer for children to travel to and from school. Applicants must register their school prior to submitting an application. Applicants should attend a webinar and contact staff prior to submitting an application. Fund...

Grant of $8,500 to a USA psychologist for research addressing child psychology. Funding is intended to support an early career psychologist who studies the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for children in kindergarten through eig...

Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools in eligible locations to address racial disparities and inequities in local K-12 schools. The goal of the program is to move towards a more equitable education system. Priority ...

Grants to California K-12 school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education for programs to reduce school absenteeism and dropout rates. Funding is intended to support activities that keep at-risk students in school, such as early intervention practice...

In-kind grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to participate in a program to implement high-quality STEM curricula for grades K-5. Schools will receive funds to cover the participation and registration fees for the program. Funding is inten...

Grants to Massachusetts LEAs, public school districts, and eligible partnering organizations to improve literacy outcomes at the PK-3 level. Applicants must complete the required registration, and new applicants must contact staff, prior to applying. Funding is intende...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, or IHEs for the purchase of reusable water bottle filling stations. Funding is intended to enhance the public's confidence in drinking tap water and lower the purchase and use of single-use plastic bottles. The ...

Awards to USA and territories K-12 public school teachers to recognize excellence in environmental education. The winning teachers' LEAs will receive awards as well. Applicants will be evaluated in several categories, including integration, service to the community and...

Awards of $1,000 to USA teachers to recognize outstanding educational methods for teaching students about economics. Recipients are K-12 teachers of any subject. The goal is to reward teachers for using innovative teaching practices to cultivate a rich understanding of...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit healthcare entities for new school-based health centers. Funding is intended for activities such as planning, equipment, construction, and community engagement. These health centers will locate important health services directly at schools wher...

Grants of up to $10,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and public schools for educational programs and activities that benefit children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of nature, arts, music, and design. Nonprofits m...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit agencies, local public health departments, safety net clinics, community health centers, hospitals, schools, dentists, and dental hygienists to provide dental services in schools. Funding is intended to support the creation or expansion of...

Grants to Connecticut local education agencies, academies, schools, municipalities, regional educational service centers, CBOs, and nonprofit organizations for collaborative programs taking place outside of regular school hours to advance K-12 student achievement. Fund...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote the well-being, development, and education of community residents. Of particular interest are the young, aged, and indigent; individuals with special needs; and vulnerable and underprivileged popu...

Contracts for services to Iowa eligible child care providers to provide full-time early education programming. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, transportation costs, salaries of classroom staff, and recruitment and retention of staff. The application ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to provide staff training to work with children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that pr...

Grants of up to $300 to Indiana teachers for education enrichment initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that provide students with valuable learning experiences that are beyond school budgets. Creative proposals are encouraged. This grant ...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for arts and humanities programming. Funding is intended for educational programs that benefit students, older adults, educational staff, and teaching artists. The goal of the grant is to provide program...

Contract for services to a Delaware school system, CBO, or nonprofit organization for programs that provide educational extracurricular activities. Funding is intended for programs that provide academic enrichment, sports and recreation activities, community service, f...

Grants to New Hampshire local government agencies and school districts to support the expansion of outdoor recreational properties and facilities for public use. Eligible types of projects include the development of new facilities, renovation of existing facilities, an...

Award of $1,500 to an Ontario teacher of grades K-12 to recognize accomplishments in incorporating agricultural education into their virtual or in-person classroom. Qualifying teachers demonstrate the use of agricultural information or materials within the classroom cu...

Grants to Nebraska organizations, church schools, and preschools for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. The purpose of this program is to address the essential needs of local residents. Grants will only be awarded to organizations that are located in...

Awards of $500 and $1,000 to Arkansas K-12 schools, early childhood educational facilities, and alternative learning spaces to recognize outstanding school gardens. The awards are intended to promote the importance of involving young people in the process of fresh food...

Grants of up to $75,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for projects that benefit Black communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that promote self-sufficiency and enhance the physical and econom...

Grants to Illinois schools and nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit students in eligible counties. Funding is intended to enhance learning opportunities for students both in and outside of school and to support Japanese cultural and language education. Appli...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Massachusetts early education programs and K-12 schools to develop the capacity of school nutrition programs. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to improve food procurement capacity, integr...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to promote and advance agricultural education. Funding is intended for materials, projects, events, and educational programs designed for students, teachers, and volunteers. Eligible projects will increase agricul...

Grants to Indiana schools, school corporations, and coalitions of schools in eligible counties to increase school safety and security. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for equipment and technology, threat assessme...

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs that reduce hunger and homelessness, promote health and wellness, and provide opportunities for children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations and programs that help low-incom...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support proposals that will improve the quality of life of local residents. The purpose of the Foundation i...

Grants and in-kind support of volunteer services to Mississippi organizations to enhance the quality of life for youth and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations working to address critical community needs, particularly in the areas...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Alberta K-6 schools in eligible regions to improve or create a crosswalk safety program. Funding is intended to assist schools in providing a trained crossing guard for school crosswalks. The main objective of the grant program is to enhance t...