97 New York Grants for Preschools and Early Childhood

97 Preschool Grants for New York

Discover grants for preschools, kindergarten, and Pre-K programs. Funding is also available for childcare centers, daycare programs, and family care providers. These grants support early childhood education, child development, curriculum enrichment, and school readiness.

Early childhood funders often prioritize different things - some focus on curriculum and school readiness, others on facility improvements or family support services - so filtering by recipient type and funding source above helps match your program to the right fit. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for early-childhood funders and application deadlines.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Improve the Education of Underserved Children

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribal governments for programs to improve the education of children in underserved communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 204428

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Libraries to Purchase Books for Mobile Libraries

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for mobile lending libraries serving disadvantaged youth. Funding may be used to buy fiction or non-fiction books geared for children and youth f...

GrantWatch ID#: 180779

Grants to USA Educators and School Staff for Classroom Supplies

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of $750 to USA educators and school staff for classroom supplies. Funding is intended to help K-12 school employees purchase classroom supplies to meet the needs of their students. Applicants may participate in a program that honors their contributions and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230655

Grants to New York High-Needs School Districts for Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to New York high-needs school districts for infrastructure improvements. Funding is intended for projects related to energy and environmental sustainability that will make the schools healthier places to learn. Both HVAC installation initiatives and energy ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214245

Contracts for Services to New York Nonprofits to Enhance Child Care Infrastructure

Deadline: 08/28/26

Contracts for services to New York qualifying nonprofit organizations to enhance child care infrastructure. Applicants must complete a pre-qualification process prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to create child care support centers. The goal is to d...

GrantWatch ID#: 231591

Grants to USA Schools, Volunteers, and Educators for Physical Education and Fitness Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field tri...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355

Sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International Competition Teams and Schools for Robotics and ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International competition teams and schools for robotics and engineering competition events. Funding may be used for expenses related to SAE and FIRST competitions. The purpose of the program is to support competition teams that hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209642

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Travel Nonprofits for Global Community Enhancement

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229954

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Teachers to Enhance English Language Education

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grant of up to $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International K-12 English language arts teacher to support research projects that enhance the quality of education in the field. Proposals must address a specific question or problem to be studied and provide a clear tim...

GrantWatch ID#: 160645

Grants to New York Teachers in Eligible Counties to Enhance Educational Opportunities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to New York K-12 public school teachers in eligible counties for opportunities to enhance learning. Funding is intended to support trips outside the school that are connected to the current educational curriculum. Priority is given to high-n...

GrantWatch ID#: 174460

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Initiatives to Benefit Communities in Eligible...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and projects that benefit eligible local communities. Funding is intended for the focus areas of education, environment, medical care and research, assistance to the poor, and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174635

Grants to USA School and IHE Educators for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA school and IHE qualifying teachers, instructional support personnel, education support professionals, and groups of educators for professional development activities. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 189519

Grants to USA Educators for Projects that Enhance the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying educators, instructional support personnel, and education support professionals at public schools and IHEs to enhance the learning experience for students. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 189520

Grants to USA K-12 Educators to Support Their Work in the Classroom

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA K-12 educators to support their work in the classroom. Applicants must submit an original worksheet they have created to facilitate specific goals in their classrooms. In addition to a cash grant, winners will also receive membership to an innovative...

GrantWatch ID#: 220540

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Public K-12 Schools and Nonprofits for Theater Resources

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Puerto Rico public K-12 schools, teachers, and nonprofit parent groups for theater program resources. Funding is intended to help under-resourced schools purchase equipment, instruments, costumes, and other materials that strengt...

GrantWatch ID#: 231682

Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Schools to Purchase Instruments for Children's Music Programs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide th...

GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives that Promote Jewish Values through Education, Science...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that promote and advance Jewish values through science, arts, and education. Applicants must complete an online eligibility quiz before being invited to apply. Proposals will be evaluated based on quality, potenti...

GrantWatch ID#: 180251

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to Children's Welfare and Parenting

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research projects on topics related to children's welfare and parenting. Funding is intended for original projects that have the potential to benefit infants and children. Focus areas include parenting practices and educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 181620

Grants to USA and Canada K-12 Teachers for Educational Classroom Materials Science Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada K-12 teachers for educational classroom projects. Funding is intended to support the development and implementation of creative projects and lessons related to materials science. Eligible activities are hands-on, curriculum-based, and invo...

GrantWatch ID#: 188792

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for health and wellness, hunger, education, and disaster relief programs. Requests may also be made in the areas of environmental causes, critical communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 134598

Grants to Georgia, Nebraska, New York, and South Carolina Nonprofits for Community Benefit In...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Georgia, Nebraska, New York, and South Carolina nonprofits for programs that benefit the communities in which the funding source does business. Eligible program areas include civic and community; children and youth; environment; minor...

GrantWatch ID#: 162309

Grants to USA K-5 Public and Private School Teachers for Creative Educational Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-5 teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative educational programming. Funding is intended to increase student success rates in science, technology, engineering, and math by introducing original project-based learn...

GrantWatch ID#: 169676

Grants to USA Educators for Books, Art Supplies, Software, and Equipment to Enhance Learning

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA educators for projects and materials to enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended for a wide range of classroom materials, including but not limited to, books, calculators, math manipulatives, lab materials, software, art supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 174880

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and Schools for Projects and Programs to Benefit C...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools for projects and programs to benefit children. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have a wide range and directly benefit children up to sixth grade. Grants must clearly support ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 227562

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt entities, such as government agencies, for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff, and certain applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174759

Grants to New York Labor Organizations and Training Centers to Expand the Clean Energy Workfor...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to New York labor organizations and training centers to expand the clean energy workforce. Funding is intended to instruct apprentices, pre-apprentices, and journey workers to assume jobs in this field. Eligible training activities include hands-on and virt...

GrantWatch ID#: 216341

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Students, and Educational Staff for Projects to Benefit Local S...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, students, residents, teachers, and education personnel for projects that improve education in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase student achievement levels by enhancing and enriching educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 139337

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

In-Kind Donations of Gift Cards to USA Nonprofits and Title I Schools to Meet Basic Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

In-kind donations of gift cards valued at up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and Title I schools in multiple states to meet the basic needs of individuals. Applicants must specify how and when gift cards will be distributed directly to needy individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230018

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Outdoor Recreational Equipment

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. Eligible organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 163421
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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Artists for Educational Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and individual artists partnering with schools or community-based organizations for educational arts projects in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 174014

Awards to USA K-12 Teachers to Honor Excellence in Civic Responsibility Teaching

Deadline: 10/31/26

Awards to USA K-12 teachers to recognize excellence and dedication in teaching students topics related to civic responsibility. Eligible candidates are those that conduct activities that educate students about beliefs and values that are essential to democracy. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 179165

In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Development and Food Insecurity

Deadline: 10/31/26

In-kind grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for product purchases that support food pantries and after-school programming. Funding is intended for organizations that address food insecurity and/or focus on youth development in local c...

GrantWatch ID#: 183698

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Counties for Character-Focused Programs ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up $500 to New York public and private schools and nonprofit youth-oriented organizations in eligible counties for character-driven educational programming. Funding is intended to support initiatives and projects that are sustainable and ongoing or that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184784

Awards to USA K-12 School Educators and Employees to Recognize Excellence and Leadership

Deadline: 10/31/26

Awards to USA K-12 educators, administrators, and school staff members to recognize outstanding efforts to positively impact the lives of students. Nominations are accepted for educators and employees in public, charter, and private schools. The purpose of the pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 186015

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Assess and Develop Programs to Address Disparities in Education

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to assess and develop programs that address inequality in education based on income, race, and ethnicity. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. The Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 176854

Award to a USA K-12 Science Teacher in Eligible States for Contributions to Science Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Award to a USA K-12 science teacher in eligible states to recognize outstanding efforts in promoting science education. Nominations will be accepted for teachers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178996

Awards to USA K-8 Teachers in Multiple States for Outstanding Science Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Awards to USA K-8 teachers in multiple states to recognize outstanding contributions to science education. Award recipients will receive a cash award and plaque during the course of the school year. Self-nominations are accepted, but principal or professional coll...

GrantWatch ID#: 179014

Grants to USA K-12 Schools to Enhance Science Education in Multiple States

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA K-12 schools to enhance science education in multiple states. Eligible schools are located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C. Funding is intended to develop n...

GrantWatch ID#: 206673

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Provide STEM Programming for PreK-5 Students

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to provide STEM programming for PreK-5th grade students. Funding is intended to cover participation fees and teacher training courses. Schools must meet minimum requirements for the percentage of free and...

GrantWatch ID#: 204930

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Implement STEM Programs at the PreK-5 Level

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to implement innovative STEM programs at the PreK-5 level. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the training, equipment, and resources to produce high-level curricula. Priority is given to schools...

GrantWatch ID#: 223648

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for senior...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Grants to New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Schools and Organizations for Student Physical...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $1,200 to New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut schools and organizations in eligible locations to support physical activities for school children. Funding is intended to support tennis programs in after-school or before-school programs, during rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 203571

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes for Educational Gardens

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, libraries, tribal organizations, and community centers for educational native plant gardens. The purpose of funding is to provide youth with hands-on learning op...

GrantWatch ID#: 152640
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Grants to USA K-12 Teachers for Aerospace Education Projects and Activities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $600 to USA K-12 teachers to integrate aerospace education into the class curriculum. Priority will be given to activities that relate to aerospace science and technologies. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, supplies, techno...

GrantWatch ID#: 159365

Award to a USA or Canada K-12 Teacher for Outstanding Science Instruction

Deadline: 12/18/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA or Canada K-12 teacher for outstanding classroom science education. The award recipient will be honored for having positively impacted the school, community, and students through excellence in teaching. In addition, the awardee and finali...

GrantWatch ID#: 172654

Awards to USA K-12 Science Teachers in Urban Areas for Professional Development

Deadline: 12/18/26

Awards of $1,800 to USA and territories K-12 science educators in urban areas to participate in professional development learning opportunities. The purpose of the program is to expand the talent pool for science teachers in order to prepare for future workforce c...

GrantWatch ID#: 182392

Grants to New Jersey and New York Nonprofits for Capital Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Jersey and New York nonprofit organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Areas of support include health, the environment, human services, education, arts and culture, and animals. The geographic regions of grant suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177320

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Capital and Capacity-Building Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for capital projects and capacity-building initiatives. Areas of focus include education, arts and culture, parks and outdoor spaces, and strengthening the nonprofit sector. Funding is intended to support a wide rang...

GrantWatch ID#: 202460

Grants to USA Individuals and Nonprofits for Photography Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations for photography programs. Funding is intended for professional development, organizing and cataloging photographs, exhibitions, artist residencies, and educational programs for K-12 students. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 221914
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