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Find the perfect Grants for Preschools in California on Instrumentl. 10,000+ Grants for Preschools in California in the United States

10,000+

Available grants

$4120.8M

Total funding

$5K

Median grant

10,000+ grants

$4120.8M total

$5K median

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Grants for Preschools in California Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Grants for Preschools in California

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

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

200+ Grants for Preschools in California over $25K in average grant size

200+ Grants for Preschools in California over $50K in average grant size

38 Grants for Preschools in California supporting general operating expenses

300+ Grants for Preschools in California supporting programs / projects

1,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness

900+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on STEM / STEAM Education

Grant Deadline Distribution

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

Most grants are due in the second quarter.

25.6%

25.9%

25.0%

23.5%

Typical Funding Amounts

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

Grants are most commonly $100,000.

$0 $0 Min.

$100,000 $100 K Median

$2,013,800 $2 M Average

$150,000,000 $150 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for California?

Grants are most commonly $145,539.

$145,539

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Grants for Preschools in California year over year?

In 2024, funders in California awarded a total of 256,564 grants.

2022 237,186

2023 236,635

2024 256,564

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Grants for Preschools in California given out in California, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Grants for Preschools in California changing over time?

Funding has increased by -1.38%.

2022 $34,364,756,699

2023 $37,770,770,141
9.91%

2024 $37,247,795,891
-1.38%

California Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Los Angeles County, San Francisco County, and San Mateo County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Los Angeles County	$10,841,756,858
San Francisco County	$5,409,542,294
San Mateo County	$5,358,878,304
Santa Clara County	$3,811,026,208
Alameda County	$3,749,322,182

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