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J. Matthew Moore Memorial Scholarship

Perry County Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $1,580

Perry County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Perry County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

J. Matthew Moore Memorial Scholarship

Annual, renewable scholarship created in memory of Matthew Moore by his wife, Lucy Goffinet, and his parents, John E. and Ann C. Moore, to help students pursuing advanced education.

Award Amount

  • $1,580
  • May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior and senior years. 
  • Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

George and Dorothy Eykamp Scholarship: Junior College or State-Supported Technical College Scholarship Award

Gibson County Community Foundation
Association/Society
Gibson County, Indiana
US $500

Gibson County Community Foundation

Established in 1993, the Gibson County Community Foundation is one of over 800 community foundations in the United States today. The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Gibson County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

We are part of the Community Foundation Alliance (The Alliance), a network of nine community foundations serving counties in southwestern Indiana. The Alliance, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, provides management and administrative expertise to county-wide community foundations, empowering each to promote philanthropy, build endowments, and improve well-being in our local community. 

George and Dorothy Eykamp Scholarship (Junior College or State-Supported Technical College Scholarship Award)

Annual, renewable scholarship created by Dorothy M. Eykamp to encourage Gibson County residents and children of employees of Mid-States Rubber Products to further their education, to recognize academic achievement of those graduating from high school and continuing their education, and to motivate recipients to achieve maximum scholastic and vocational potential.

Education - Higher Education

Larry A. Kissel Memorial Scholarship

Gibson County Community Foundation
Association/Society
Gibson County, Indiana
US $2,540

Gibson County Community Foundation

Established in 1993, the Gibson County Community Foundation is one of over 800 community foundations in the United States today. The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Gibson County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

We are part of the Community Foundation Alliance (The Alliance), a network of nine community foundations serving counties in southwestern Indiana. The Alliance, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, provides management and administrative expertise to county-wide community foundations, empowering each to promote philanthropy, build endowments, and improve well-being in our local community. 

Larry A. Kissel Memorial Scholarship

Annual scholarship created by John and Phyllis Kissel in memory of their son, who died in a 1995 train accident. The award recognizes, rewards and encourages academic perseverance.

Education - Higher Education

Lois Brink Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Gibson County Community Foundation
Association/Society
Gibson County, Indiana
US $3,620

Gibson County Community Foundation

Established in 1993, the Gibson County Community Foundation is one of over 800 community foundations in the United States today. The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Gibson County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

We are part of the Community Foundation Alliance (The Alliance), a network of nine community foundations serving counties in southwestern Indiana. The Alliance, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, provides management and administrative expertise to county-wide community foundations, empowering each to promote philanthropy, build endowments, and improve well-being in our local community. 

Lois Brink Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Annual scholarship created by Bruce C. Brink Sr. in memory of his wife, Lois.

Education - Higher Education Nursing

Raymond and Gretchen Ceney Memorial Scholarship

Gibson County Community Foundation
Association/Society
Gibson County, Indiana
US $1,470

Gibson County Community Foundation

Established in 1993, the Gibson County Community Foundation is one of over 800 community foundations in the United States today. The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Gibson County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

We are part of the Community Foundation Alliance (The Alliance), a network of nine community foundations serving counties in southwestern Indiana. The Alliance, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, provides management and administrative expertise to county-wide community foundations, empowering each to promote philanthropy, build endowments, and improve well-being in our local community. 

Raymond and Gretchen Ceney Memorial Scholarship

Annual scholarship established in memory of Raymond and Gretchen to help students pursue advanced education.

Education - Higher Education

Roy and Dorotha McCarty Scholarship

Gibson County Community Foundation
Association/Society
Gibson County, Indiana
US $1,710

Gibson County Community Foundation

Established in 1993, the Gibson County Community Foundation is one of over 800 community foundations in the United States today. The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Gibson County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

We are part of the Community Foundation Alliance (The Alliance), a network of nine community foundations serving counties in southwestern Indiana. The Alliance, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, provides management and administrative expertise to county-wide community foundations, empowering each to promote philanthropy, build endowments, and improve well-being in our local community. 

Roy and Dorotha McCarty Scholarship

Annual scholarship created by the estate of Roy G. McCarty.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant

California State Water Resources Control Board
State/Local Government
California
US $3,000 - US $70,000
The RUST grant program supports small business owners in California by providing up to 100% funding for the removal, replacement, or upgrade of underground storage tanks (USTs) to meet safety regulations. Grants range from $3,000 to $70,000, with an additional $140,000 available for remote public fueling stations. Eligible applicants must have fewer than 20 employees and have specific compliance requirements with state health codes.
Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water Environmental Health

Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Loan

California State Water Resources Control Board
State/Local Government
California
Unspecified amount
The RUST loan program supports small businesses in California by financing up to 100% of costs for upgrading, removing, or replacing underground storage tanks. This initiative helps ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including necessary corrective actions. Low-interest loans range from $10,000 to $750,000, with flexible terms of 10 or 20 years, aiding businesses in meeting health and safety standards while promoting environmental responsibility.
Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water Environmental Health

GoodRx Helps Community Catalyst Grants

Goodrx Helps Inc
Private
United States
Up to US $250,000
The GoodRx Helps Community Catalyst Grants support community-led nonprofits dedicated to enhancing health and well-being for under-resourced groups. This funding aims to improve healthcare access, education, and essential services, addressing systemic barriers faced by these communities. Eligible organizations must demonstrate a commitment to community empowerment and possess a minimum annual operating budget of $250K. This initiative underscores the importance of fostering sustainable health improvements through targeted, inclusive support.
Health Care Access & Delivery Education Basic Human Needs

“Wings to Fly” Travel Grant

Raptor Research Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $2,500

Raptor Research Foundation

The Raptor Research Foundation advances the science, conservation, and understanding of birds of prey -RRF Mission Statement

The Raptor Research Foundation (RRF) is the world’s largest professional society for raptor researchers and conservationists. Founded in 1966 as a non-profit organization, our primary goal is the accumulation and dissemination of scientific information about raptors. The Foundation organizes annual scientific conferences and provides competitive grants and awards for researchers and conservationists. The Foundation also provides support and networking opportunities for students and early career raptor researchers.

“Wings to Fly” Travel Grant

The Award: The “Wings to Fly” grant supports travel from outside the U.S. and Canada for four to five raptor researchers or conservationists to present a paper or poster at our annual meeting.

Each grant will include support for airfare, visa fees, and food and lodging, as well as waived conference registration fees and a one-year membership to RRF. 

Ornithology

Southwest Tribal Resilience Academy - Resilience Capacity Grant

Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Private
Illinois, Indiana +3 more
Approximately US $25,000

Enterprise Community Partners

Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one.

We support community development organizations on the ground. We aggregate and invest billions to improve housing and strengthen communities across the U.S. We advance housing policy at every level of government. We build and manage communities ourselves. Everything we do is informed by the residents we serve. Since 1982, we have invested $80.9 billion and created 1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We do all this to make home and community places of pride, power, and belonging.

Southwest Tribal Resilience Academy - Resilience Capacity Grant

Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) is seeking Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from eligible tribal entities, Community Development Corporations (CDCs), and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) that have participated in the Southwest Tribal Resilience Academy.

The Academy provides cohort-based learning opportunities for Southwest Tribal housing organizations to connect with one another, engage with subject-matter experts, and collaborate with local stakeholders to address the unique climate-related hazards facing their region.

To build on the knowledge and technical assistance gained through the Academy, Enterprise will award grant funding to participants of the Southwest Tribal Resilience Academy to support the implementation of resilient, community-driven solutions.

Climate Change Resilience & Equity

Small Grants for Small Food Pantries

Adirondack Foundation
Private
Clinton County, New York, Essex County, New York +9 more
Up to US $1,500

Adirondack Community Foundation

For three decades, Adirondack Community Foundation has been a steady hand, helping our region grow from within.

Our Mission: Connecting people, ideas, and resources to improve lives and expand opportunities throughout the Adirondack region.

Small Grants for Small Food Pantries

Small Grants for Small Food Pantries at Adirondack Community Foundation makes grants available to food pantries to help with infrastructure and long-term improvements that allow them to provide more fresh food options and better support volunteers. One-time grants of up to $1,500 per pantry may be used to upgrade equipment or technology, provide volunteer training, or improve signage and displays to help people choose better options.

Food Access & Hunger Food Delivery & Distribution Services

James R. Meehl Memorial Scholarship

North East Community Foundation
Corporate
Pennsylvania
Unspecified amount

Our mission is to improve the quality of life in North East by building charitable endowments and philanthropic partnerships that fuel transformative change.

Scholarships

Through the generosity of members of the community, The North East Community Foundation has been helping make students’ dreams come true. Scholarships are awarded annually, in varying amounts.

James R. Meehl Memorial Scholarship

James Meehl was a lifelong resident of North East, owner of Eureka Electrical Products, and a founding member of Lakeview Country Club. He excelled in academics and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in mechanical engineering.

This scholarship is renewable for four years.

Education - Higher Education Science

Jamon L. Burchett Memorial Scholarship

Perry County Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $1,490

Perry County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Perry County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

Jamon L. Burchett Memorial Scholarship

An annual, renewable scholarship established in memory of Jamon L. Burchett by his parents, Rich and Julie, and his brother, Travis, to honor Jamon's love for electrical repair.

Award Amount

  • $1,490

Renewal Details

May be renewable for a second year provided student continues to pursue education or training in a vocational field (i.e. auto mechanics, welding, electrical, plumbing, etc.) and remains in good standing with his or her college or university. Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

Vocational & Trade Education

Claud W. and Lois Kemp Family Scholarship

Pike County Community Foundation
Association/Society
Indiana
US $2,120

Pike County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Pike County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

Claud W. and Lois Kemp Family Scholarship

Annual, renewable scholarship fund established by Jerry D. Kemp to remember his grandparents, Claud W. and Lois (Corn) Kemp. Mr. and Mrs. Kemp were lifelong residents of Pike County. Claud Kemp was a long time teacher and principal at Velpen School in Velpen, IN. This scholarship is dedicated to Mr. Kemp and his enthusiasm for education.

Award Amount

  • $1,060

Renewal Details

  • May be renewable for a second year provided student continues to attend a 4-year college or university in Indiana.  Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award. 
Education - Higher Education

Mary F. Curtis Scholarship

Pike County Community Foundation
Association/Society
United States
Up to US $14,840

Pike County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Pike County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

Mary F. Curtis Scholarship

Annual, renewable scholarship established by the estate of Sammy K. Curtis, in memory of his aunt, Miss Mary F. Curtis, a beloved 2nd grade teacher at Winslow Elementary School.

Award Amount

  • $3,710

Renewal Details

  • May be renewable for up to four consecutive years. Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.
Education - Higher Education

Martha and Marion Klipsch Scholarship

Pike County Community Foundation
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

Pike County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Pike County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

Martha and Marion Klipsch Scholarship

Renewable scholarship created by Marion and Martha Klipsch.

Award Amount

  • Open to new applicants.

Renewal Details

May be renewable for up to four consecutive years.  Renewal applications may be considered provided the recipient remains in good standing with his or her college/university. Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award. A new recipient for the award will be identified once every four years.

Education - Higher Education

Harrell and LaVern Shoultz Scholarship

Pike County Community Foundation
Association/Society
United States
Up to US $3,210

Pike County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Pike County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

Harrell and LaVern Shoultz Scholarship

Annual, renewable scholarship created by Harrell and LaVern Shoultz.

Award Amount

  • $1,070

Renewal Details

May be renewable for consecutive sophomore and junior years.  Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

Education - Higher Education

Gaskins Family Scholarship

Pike County Community Foundation
Association/Society
United States
Up to US $9,480

Pike County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Pike County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

Gaskins Family Scholarship

Annual, renewable scholarship created by James S. and Cindy Gaskins.

Award Amount

  • $2,370

Renewal Details

May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior, and senior years.  Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

Education - Higher Education

Afterschool & Summer Enrichment Grant

Gary Philanthropy
Private
Colorado
Up to US $40,000

Gary Community Ventures is an impermanent philanthropic organization committed to using all of its resources by 2035 to transform systems and build wealth for Colorado kids and families.

Using a powerful mix of catalytic grantmaking, impact investments, policy and advocacy and the development of new ventures, we create opportunities for Coloradans to thrive now and for generations to come.

Our mission is to partner with our community to leverage business, policy and philanthropy to reshape the arc of opportunity for Colorado kids and families.

Afterschool & Summer Enrichment for All

This RFP seeks to identify local systems ready to replicate My Spark-like programming (see program case study) in other locations throughout Colorado and to model the future of out-of-school learning — one where access is universal, funding is sustainable, and all kidshave opportunities to find their spark.

Description

Gary is seeking to identify a cohort of approximately 3-5 public systems (counties, cities and school districts) and/or the intermediary partners that seek to dramatically scale their out of school enrichment and learning opportunities, particularly for lower-income kids, through My Spark-like programming. The key components of My-Spark like programming are:

  • Resourcing kids and families directly with funds to spend on afterschool and summer enrichment opportunities
  • Supporting a wide variety of afterschool and summer providers - from arts to sports to tutoring and more - and including nonprofit, business and government providers
  • Prioritizing student choice and interest

Priority will be given to proposals that:

  • Serve Metro Denver (Adams, Arapahoe, Denver and Jefferson counties), though Colorado locations outside of Metro Denver will also be considered.
  • Represent public/private partnerships - we believe that ultimately both public and private stakeholders need to be at the table to make this successful.

After School / Summer Educational Programs

Dr. and Mrs. William A. Weathers and Betty B. Wyatt Memorial Scholarship

Pike County Community Foundation
Association/Society
United States
Up to US $2,300

Pike County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Pike County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

Dr. and Mrs. William A. Weathers and Betty B. Wyatt Memorial Scholarship

Annual, renewable scholarship created by Pike Central High School in memory of its former teacher, counselor and prin­cipal, Dr. William A. Weathers, his wife, and their friend Mrs. Betty B. Wyatt. Dr. William A. Weathers was born in Petersburg on October 14, 1912, and was a 1930 graduate of Petersburg High School and a 1934 graduate of Oakland City College. He spent his entire 42-year career in education at Peters­burg High School and Pike Central High School and was active in civic and community affairs. Dr. Weathers retired from education in 1977 but remained involved with Pike County youth until his death in December 1998. Betty B. Wyatt was a teacher for more than 40 years. She and Dr. Weathers worked together as educators for many years. They were both members of the Petersburg Main Street Presbyterian Church, and they were friends.

Award Amount

  • $1,150

Renewal Details

May be renewable for a second year provided student maintains full-time enrollment.  Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

Education - Higher Education

Sutch–Briner Memorial Scholarship

Gibson County Community Foundation
Association/Society
United States
US $550

Gibson County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Gibson County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

Sutch–Briner Memorial Scholarship

Annual scholarship created by Charles P. and Cathy J. Briner in loving memory of Pauline Hassel Briner Sutch, George Lester Sutch, and Jane McFetridge Sutch.

Award Amount

  • $550
Education - Higher Education

R. Dean and Vivian Townsend Memorial Scholarship

Gibson County Community Foundation
Association/Society
Indiana
Up to US $24,480

Gibson County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Gibson County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

R. Dean and Vivian Townsend Memorial Scholarship

Annual, renewable scholarship created by Robert and Judith Townsend in memory of R. Dean and Vivian Townsend. It was a lifelong desire of Dean and Vivian to help Gibson County students who could not attend a post-secondary school without financial aid.

Award Amount

  • $8,160 (Open to renewal candidate only - not accepting new applications)

Renewal Details

May be renewable for up to four years in pursuit of recipient’s degree. Renewal applications may be considered provided the recipient continues to meet his or her college or university’s academic standards. Renewal award amounts may differ from original award. A new recipient for the award will be identified once the prior year’s recipient has completed his or her eligibility for the award. Renewal applications will be assigned to renewal candidates in their online student account.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Lura and Doyle Skelton Family Memorial Scholarship

Gibson County Community Foundation
Association/Society
United States
Up to US $6,720

Gibson County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Gibson County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

Make a difference where it matters

Invest in the future of the community you love

Create greater good together

Lura and Doyle Skelton Family Memorial Scholarship

Annual, renewable scholarship created by the Hillside United Methodist Church and Lawrence F. Skelton in memory of his parents.

Award Amount

  • $1,680

Renewal Details

May be renewable for up to four years. Renewal applications may be considered provided the recipient continues to meet his or her college or university’s academic standards. Renewal award amounts may differ from original award. A new recipient for the award will be identified once every four years. Renewal applications will be assigned to renewal candidates in their online student account.

Education - Higher Education

Al Gilless Southaven Rotary Scholarship

Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Private
Mississippi
Up to US $1,500

Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi 

The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi manages 314 donor-established funds and has disbursed over $48 million to support more than 1,000 charitable organizations and activities recommended by its donors, as well as charitable programs established by the foundation. Established in 2002 with a generous grant from the Maddox Foundation, the Community Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 charitable organization. The Foundation serves Bolivar, Coahoma, DeSoto, Leflore, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica and Yalobusha counties. 

Al Gilless Southaven Rotary

The Al Gilless Southaven Rotary scholarship fund will help graduates of Horn Lake, Southaven and Northpoint Christian high schools.

Education - Higher Education

George and Dorothy Eykamp Scholarship (College Scholarship Award)

Gibson County Community Foundation
Association/Society
United States
Up to US $3,500

Gibson County Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Gibson County, Indiana today and for generations to come.

The Community Foundation can help you...

  • Make a difference where it matters
  • Invest in the future of the community you love
  • Create greater good together

George and Dorothy Eykamp Scholarship (College Scholarship Award)

Annual, renewable scholarship created by Dorothy M. Eykamp to encourage Gibson County residents and the children of employees of Mid-States Rubber Products to further their education, to recognize academic achievement of those graduating from high school and continuing their education, and to motivate recipients to achieve maximum scholastic and vocational potential.

Award Amount

  • $1,000

Renewal Details

May be renewable for consecutive junior and senior years. Renewal applications may be considered provided recipient has maintained a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) during the sophomore and junior years. Total awards will not exceed $3,500. Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award (anticipated renewal award amount for junior year is $1,000 and anticipated renewal award amount for senior year is $1,500). Renewal applications will be assigned to renewal candidates in their online student account.

Education - Higher Education

Cindy Lipscomb Scholarship

Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Private
United States
US $1,000

Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi 

The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi manages 314 donor-established funds and has disbursed over $48 million to support more than 1,000 charitable organizations and activities recommended by its donors, as well as charitable programs established by the foundation. Established in 2002 with a generous grant from the Maddox Foundation, the Community Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 charitable organization. The Foundation serves Bolivar, Coahoma, DeSoto, Leflore, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica and Yalobusha counties. 

Cindy Lipscomb Scholarship

To recognize an outstanding senior in DeSoto County, the DeSoto County Prayer Council established the DeSoto County Prayer Council Scholarship., now the Cindy Lipscomb Scholarship. The first scholarship was offered in Spring 2007 and continues to be open to all seniors in DeSoto County Schools each year.

Education - Higher Education

Grants for Preschools Highlights

Grants for preschools provide funding for early childhood education programs, facility improvements, and teacher training. The following grants empower organizations to enhance learning environments, promote school readiness, and support young children’s development.


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Discover 8,000+ funding opportunities for preschools, with $3.35B available. Instrumentl offers grant-matching tools, deadline alerts, and funding intelligence to help organizations expand early learning programs and support child development.

Last updated: November 2, 2026. Next update: December 6, 2026.

Grant Insights : Grants for Preschools

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.

8,000+ Grants for Preschools grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

3,000+ Grants for Preschools over $25K in average grant size

3,000+ Grants for Preschools over $50K in average grant size

1,000+ Grants for Preschools supporting general operating expenses

7,000+ Grants for Preschools supporting programs / projects

600+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Poverty Alleviation & Services

400+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Preschools?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
29.7%
Q2
24.8%
Q3
23.5%
Q4
22.1%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Preschools?

Grants are most commonly $32,500.

$0 $0 Min.
$32,500 $32.5 K Median
$631,791 $631.8 K Average
$188,250,000 $188.3 M Max.

Frequently asked questions

Nonprofits that are eligible for preschools grants include licensed nonprofit preschools, early childhood education centers, houses of worship, and family-focused organizations that provide pre-K learning programs. Funders may also focus their grants on early childhood education programs and teacher training in their respective communities. Many grants require applicants to be 501(c)(3) organizations and may prioritize initiatives serving low-income families and children with special needs.

Grants in preschools typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 29.7% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.

Preschool grants support early childhood education programs, teacher training, curriculum development, and facility improvements. Funders also seek to enhance school readiness and learning environments, support working families, support young children's development, and improve access to quality early learning programs. There are more than 6,000 grants available and an impressive $2.95 billion in funding available for preschools and early childhood education.

Funding for preschools grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $0 to a maximum of $188,250,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $32,500, while the average grant awarded is $631,791. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.

Of the $2.95 billion available in funding, nearly half come from private funders like the Cooke Foundation, the National Education Association Staff Organization, the James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation, and the Bell Charitable Foundation. In addition, there are many federal and state and local government funders that are providing grants for preschools and early childhood education in their respective areas.

Some of the key federal grants are from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. Department of Labor. There are also quite a bit of state-level organizations that are offering funding for Preschool grants like the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and the New York State Office of Mental Health.

A carefully planned approach is needed in order to successfully win grants for preschools. To improve grant success, nonprofits should concentrate on all of these key areas:

  • Align with funder priorities – Tailor proposals to match the funder’s mission and align your programs with early childhood education best practices.
  • Use measurable outcomes – Highlight data that clearly quantifies measurable student outcomes.
  • Build strategic partnerships – Collaborate with local schools and childcare networks.
  • Develop a compelling narrative – Tell real-life stories of preschools and early childhood education programs that you have positively helped in your community.

Struggling to manage multiple grants? Learn how to stay organized with our comprehensive grant tracking spreadsheet guide.

Sifting through more than 6,000 grant opportunities can be daunting to say the least. Luckily Instrumentl simplifies the grant application process by helping nonprofits filter out relevant funding opportunities, analyze funder-giving patterns, and review detailed funder insights. That way, you can find the best-fitting grants right away and then tailor your applications to align with the grantor's priorities. See how Lutheran Braille Workers scaled their grant submissions by 150%.