84 Kentucky Grants for Preschools and Early Childhood

84 Preschool Grants for Kentucky

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

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Grants to USA Schools for Opportunities to Experience Parks and Historic Sites

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories under-resourced PreK-12 schools for opportunities to experience outdoor sites. Funding is intended to support projects with both educational and stewardship facets. The goal of the program is to help students discover and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200725

In-Kind Educational Programs to USA Schools, School Districts, and LEAs to Promote STEAM Educa...

Deadline: 01/30/26

In-kind educational programs to USA schools, school districts, and LEAs to promote STEAM education. The program focuses on three areas of interest: professional development for staff, invention workshops, and space design. The purpose of the program is to financially s...

GrantWatch ID#: 218102

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

Deadline: 01/31/26

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 education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181620

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs and Projects to Benefit Communities i...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions in multiple states to benefit communities in eligible areas. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 177319

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

Deadline: 02/01/26

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 trips, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations to enrich the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support organizational expenses and programs in the areas of arts and culture, social services, education, alcohol abuse, environment, and conservat...

GrantWatch ID#: 180321

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of community-benefit projects and activities, such as providin...

GrantWatch ID#: 181692

Opportunity for USA and Canada K-12 Students to Participate in a Science Competition

Deadline: 02/03/26

Opportunity for USA and Canada K-12 student teams to participate in a STEM competition. The competition is intended to encourage students to focus on team-based learning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. The competition encourages students ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177808

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Libraries for Literacy Programs to Benefit Famili...

Deadline: 02/05/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, K-12 public and private schools, colleges and universities, and public libraries in the funding source's service area for literacy programs that benefit families. Funding is intended for adult education instructio...

GrantWatch ID#: 167826

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries for PreK-12 Summer Literacy Programs

Deadline: 02/05/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries in the funding source's service area to implement or expand summer reading programs. Funding is intended for programs that target Pre-K-12th grade new readers and below-grade level readers, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 167827

Opportunity for USA K-12 Teachers and Their Students to Participate in a Program to Address Hu...

Deadline: 02/06/26

Opportunity for USA and territories K-12 teachers and their students to participate in a program to address hunger among children. Participants will consider how to improve their efforts to combat hunger and then conduct a project. The purpose of the program is to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 225060

Grants to USA PreK-12 School Libraries to Provide Books to Disadvantaged Youth

Deadline: 02/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories PreK-12 school libraries to provide books to disadvantaged youth. Funding is intended to ensure that school libraries are still offering children good books to read. Applications must be connected to a specific project at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178824
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Provide Humanities Workshops for K-12 ...

Deadline: 02/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to provide week-long culture and history workshops for educators and humanities professionals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to co...

GrantWatch ID#: 153587
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Host Professional Development Opportun...

Deadline: 02/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to host professional development opportunities for K-12 and higher education teachers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 178151

Grants to Kentucky School Districts to Improve Math Instruction for Students in Grades K-12

Deadline: 02/19/26

Grants to Kentucky public school districts to improve classroom mathematics instruction in grades K-12. Funding is intended to improve student math achievement. Grants can be used to purchase materials and resources needed for modification of instruction (tier one, tie...

GrantWatch ID#: 175007

Opportunity for USA K-12 Educators to Participate in a Professional Development Program

Deadline: 02/20/26

Opportunity for USA and territories K-12 teachers at public, private and charter schools to participate in a professional development and skill-building program. The program includes online courses, workshops, and international fieldwork. The goal of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200988

Opportunity for USA School Administrators to Participate in a Professional Development Cohort ...

Deadline: 02/20/26

Opportunity for USA and territories experienced school administrators to participate in a professional development cohort abroad. The program includes school visits, meetings with teachers and administrators from the host country, and workshops about the host country's...

GrantWatch ID#: 212503

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

Deadline: 03/01/26

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, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174880

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Education in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 03/02/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and projects that benefit rural communities with a focus on education. The grant program aim...

GrantWatch ID#: 179847

Grants to USA School and IHE Faculty, Staff, and Groups of Educators for Professional Developm...

Deadline: 03/02/26 Conference Date: 02/19/26

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 to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 189519

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

Deadline: 03/02/26 Conference Date: 02/19/26

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 to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 189520

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits and Groups to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 03/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky nonprofits and groups to improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs related to arts, public recreation, beautification, education, and health and human services. Proposed activities should ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 179715

Grants to USA Individuals and Nonprofits for Photography Programs

Deadline: 03/15/26

Grants 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. The funder focuses on e...

GrantWatch ID#: 221914

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities that Advance Education, Preservation, and Wellness

Deadline: 03/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. For 2026, eligible proposals will be in the subfocus area ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208315

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

Deadline: 03/31/26

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 the opp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Dance Teachers to Recognize Contributions to the Field

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International educators to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of dance. Eligible recipients are dance teachers working in schools, private studios, IHEs, conservatories, and other venues. The purpose of this program is to honor ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180170

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits for General Support and Capital Projects in Jewish Communi...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit Jewish communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, general operating support, or programming. In the United States, grants will primarily support resident...

GrantWatch ID#: 180526
Upcoming

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educators for Youth Research Projects in the Environm...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International environmental educators for youth research projects in the environmental sciences. Funding is intended to support projects involving K-12 students in both formal and informal education settings, such as parks and nature centers....

GrantWatch ID#: 204579

Grants to Kentucky School Personnel for Costs Related to Arts-Focused Field Trips

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to Kentucky PK-12 teachers, administrators, or staff members for transportation expenses related to arts-focused field trips. Funding is intended to offer students high-quality arts experiences by supporting transportation to programs provided by organizations i...

GrantWatch ID#: 223886

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Children

Deadline: 04/01/26 LOI Date: 02/15/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit children in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include education, health, cultural experiences, and social ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178716

Award to a USA School Audiologist or Speech-Language Pathologist to Recognize Outstanding Acco...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA audiologist or speech-language pathologist to recognize outstanding accomplishments. Funding will be awarded for outstanding service in PreK-12 schools. Applicants should demonstrate how their activities have had a positive and significant impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 158466

Grants to USA Educators for Classroom and Extracurricular Programming for PreK-12 Students

Deadline: 04/15/26

Grants to USA educators employed by schools and nonprofit organizations to enhance learning for PreK-12 students. Funding will support the development of extracurricular and in-class programming that improves learning and develops the abilities of children from low-inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 179739

Awards to USA K-12 Educators for Creative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 04/17/26

Awards to USA educators for creative projects that enhance student learning. Funding must be used to further the projects within the school or school system. This program is open to principals, teachers, classified staff, and paraprofessionals in K-12 private and publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178562

Awards to USA K-12 Teachers for Excellence in History Education

Deadline: 04/30/26

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 history teachers for excellence in the field. The purpose of the program is to recognize exceptional performance in the teaching of history at the K–12 level. One teacher from each state and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150599

In-Kind Book Donations to USA, Canada, and International Schools, Title 1 Educators, and After...

Deadline: 04/30/26

In-kind book donations to USA, Canada, and International schools, Title 1 educators, and after-school programs to benefit low-income students. The purpose of the program is to provide teachers with additional resources to instill a love of learning and reading in their...

GrantWatch ID#: 164344

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 05/10/26

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 seniors, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents and Communities

Deadline: 06/01/26 LOI Date: 04/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents and communities. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of workforce and education, commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 178913

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student for Research Related to Child Psycho...

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grant of $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student for research related to child psychology. Funding is intended to support an early-career psychologist who studies the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for childr...

GrantWatch ID#: 132694

Grants to USA Schools to Participate in a Program to Implement High-Quality STEM Curricula for...

Deadline: 06/19/26

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 intended to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 211595

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers Affiliated with Nonprofits for Research R...

Deadline: 06/23/26 LOI Date: 02/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, research facilities, and school districts for research projects that contribute to improvements in education. Applicants must submit an intent to apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193651

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Schools for ...

Deadline: 07/01/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky nonprofit and faith-based organizations and schools to support education initiatives that benefit underprivileged students of all ages in eligible regions. Interested applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 180539

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

Deadline: 07/15/26 LOI Date: 03/01/26

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 Foundation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176854

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Governmental Institutions for Research Related to Children...

Deadline: 07/15/26 LOI Date: 02/02/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and public governmental institutions including IHEs for research projects related to the health and nutrition of young children. Applicants must submit a brief summary of the project prior to submitting a full propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176904

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Communiti...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to improve the quality of life in local communities in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include the arts, children and families, education, substance abuse, the elderly, the disabled, and th...

GrantWatch ID#: 171207

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Hunter Associations for Initiatives Related to H...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and hunting associations for initiatives related to health, education, and animals and environment. Eligible applicants include associations of game hunters and charitable organizations that fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220212

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 highlig...

GrantWatch ID#: 209642

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 timeline...

GrantWatch ID#: 160645

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 assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 174635

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 learning i...

GrantWatch ID#: 169676

Grants to Kentucky County Farm Bureaus for Agricultural Education Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky county Farm Bureaus for PreK-12 and adult agricultural education projects. Funding is intended to support projects that engage target audiences and increase interest in the food and fiber system. Priority will be given to applicants wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 174916