42 Canada Grants for Preschools and Early Childhood

42 Preschool Grants for Canada

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 Manitoba Arts Organizations, Artists, and Arts Professionals for PreK-12 Collaborati...

Deadline: 06/05/25

Grants to Manitoba arts organizations, groups, artists, arts and cultural professionals, and Indigenous knowledge keepers for collaborative arts programs in PreK-12 schools. Applicants must register in the online portal system prior to applying. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181020

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Nonprofits, Arts Groups, and Artists for Productions ...

Deadline: 06/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 181503

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Teams, and Entities to Create a ZGI

Deadline: 06/16/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 219634

Grant to a USA Psychologist for Research Addressing Child Psychology

Deadline: 06/19/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 132694

Award to an Ontario Teacher of Grades K-12 to Recognize Achievements in Agricultural Education

Deadline: 06/27/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 172348

Grants to Alberta K-6 Schools to Provide Crossing Guards for School Crosswalks

Deadline: 06/30/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 170889

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit Organizations to Benefit K-12 Students and Promote Parent...

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit parent organizations for activities that benefit the student body. Funding is intended to support extracurricular programs for students at K-12 schools and to promote community and parental participation. Eligible activities include...

GrantWatch ID#: 190277

Grants to New Brunswick Charities, Municipalities, Agencies, and Athletic Associations to Im...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to New Brunswick registered charities, municipalities, government agencies, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for residents. Funding may be used for programs in the areas of education, arts and culture, econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 170227

Grants to Saskatchewan Registered Charities and Donees in Eligible Regions for the Conservatio...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to Saskatchewan registered charities and qualified donees to conserve and preserve native plants and wildlife in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the program staff to confirm eligibility prior to submitting an application. Funding preference is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 185205

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Recreational, Sports, and Cultura...

Deadline: 08/15/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipal and First Nations recreation authorities to enhance cultural, recreational, and sports opportunities for residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to encourage res...

GrantWatch ID#: 163128

Grants to Alberta Qualified Donees for Events that Promote Music Education

Deadline: 08/15/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta qualified donees to promote music education through workshops, festivals, camps, and programs. All funded events must be public. Priority will be given to organizations that serve communities with limited resources for projects in musi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172240

Grants to British Columbia K-12 Schools for Outdoor Interactive Learning Projects and Field ...

Deadline: 09/01/25

Grants of up to $600 to British Columbia K-12 public and private schools for projects and field trips related to nature. Funding is intended for interactive learning experiences focused on the region's natural surroundings and wildlife. Eligible expenses include transp...

GrantWatch ID#: 174961
Upcoming

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists, Arts Professionals, and Schools to Enhance Art Experiences in ...

Deadline: 09/05/25

Grants to Saskatchewan artists, arts professionals, and schools, including Tribal Councils and adult education programs, to enhance art experiences in classrooms. Funding is intended to support research, the development of projects, and relationship-building between po...

GrantWatch ID#: 184399

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

Deadline: 09/15/25

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 Ontario Registered Charities for Community Programs and Small Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/15/25

Grants to Ontario registered charities for programs and projects that benefit local communities in eligible counties. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Programs are intended to address community concerns outlined in the Foun...

GrantWatch ID#: 180262

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, School Councils, and Municipalities for New Spaces that Promote ...

Deadline: 09/22/25

Grants of $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, community groups, school councils, and municipalities for new amenities and facilities that promote community health and wellness. Funding is intended to support public spaces that promote active living. Programs mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 157585

Grants to Ontario Registered Charitable Organizations for Projects to Benefit the Local Commun...

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to Ontario registered charitable organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for the following areas of interest: arts and culture, education, environment, health and human services, and recreation. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 145724

Grants to USA and Canada K-12 Teachers for Educational Classroom Projects Relating to Material...

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants of $500 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 i...

GrantWatch ID#: 188792

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools to Advance the Study of Ukrainian...

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions for programs related to Ukrainian language and culture. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of resource and curriculum development for K-12 s...

GrantWatch ID#: 193609

Grants to Canada Individuals for Projects that Advance Ukrainian Canadian Studies in Canada

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants to Canada individuals to advance studies related to the Ukrainian language and culture in Canada. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of resource development for K-12 schools and learning centers, professional and skills development, and the est...

GrantWatch ID#: 193610
Upcoming

Grants to Ontario Qualified Donees for Community Enhancement Projects and Programs in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/17/25

Grants to Ontario qualified donees for community enhancement projects and programs in eligible regions. Funding priorities include enhancing wellbeing and belonging and increasing resilience in communities, families, and individuals. Eligible projects must support comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 173388

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Artists, Groups, Collectives, Publishers, and Schools in Eligibl...

Deadline: 11/04/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, publishers, groups, collectives, and Indigenous and First Nation Schools in eligible locations for arts activities. Funding is intended to support the creation, production, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180883

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Companies, First Nations, CBOs, and Professional Artists fo...

Deadline: 11/05/25

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, schools, First Nations, and artists for joint art projects conducted throughout the province. Collaborations between artists and organizations must be initiated prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 148245

Grants to Saskatchewan Schools to Collaborate with Artists for Educational Projects

Deadline: 11/05/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Saskatchewan schools to support arts-related collaborations with individual artists to enhance education for students. Applicants should verify their eligibility with program staff prior to submitting an applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 165637

Grants to Saskatchewan Schools for Educational Arts Programming

Deadline: 11/05/25

Grants to Saskatchewan schools for arts education programming. Funding is intended for artist residencies that help to enhance arts education and increase student engagement. The purpose of this program is to enable K-12 schools to hire local artists. Professionals may...

GrantWatch ID#: 180985

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

Deadline: 12/19/25

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 finalists w...

GrantWatch ID#: 172654

Grants to Alberta K-12 Schools and School Jurisdictions to Host Artists for Arts Projects

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alberta K-12 schools and school jurisdictions to enhance education with interactive arts projects. First-time applicants are required to pre-register through the grant system. The purpose of the grant is to engage students in a variety of art...

GrantWatch ID#: 153743

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Businesses, Schools, and Individuals for Green and Cool Roof Ins...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, institutions, and individuals in eligible areas to install eco-roofs on new and existing buildings. Funding is intended for the installation of eco-roofs on residential, commercial, industrial, and institu...

GrantWatch ID#: 144049

Grants to Canada Schools, School Boards, and Community Organizations for Meal Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Canada schools, school boards, and community organizations for school meal programs that benefit children and youth. Funding is intended to support existing programs or to establish new breakfast programs. Schools may receive financial ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 156172

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Canada PreK-9 Educators for Purchases and Maintenance of...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $200 and in-kind grants of pet store discounts to USA and Canada PreK-9 educators to purchase and care for animals in the classroom setting. Funding is intended to offset the costs of acquiring guinea pigs, lizards, hamsters, fish, and other small pets,...

GrantWatch ID#: 160107

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofit and For-Profit Childcare Centers for Operating S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit, for-profit, and community licensed childcare centers for operating grants in order to lower fees for families. Funding is intended to help make childcare more affordable for families with young children by providing them w...

GrantWatch ID#: 166231

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International grassroots nonprofit organizations and individuals to advocate for disadvantaged children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small, innovative organizations that address the needs of ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 167614

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Schools and Groups for In-School Educational Music Pe...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International schools and other groups for in-school educational music programs. Although the Foundation appreciates all forms of music, priority is given to proposals that focus on bluegrass music. Live ensemble demonstrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176897

Grants to British Columbia Organizations in Eligible Regions for Activities that Benefit Local...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for programs that benefit local communities. Preference is given to programs that promote volunteer participation, and which do not duplicate service...

GrantWatch ID#: 177290

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Regions to Support Vete...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, schools and IHEs in eligible states and provinces for programs that support local active members of the U.S. military, military veterans,...

GrantWatch ID#: 184771

In-Kind Donations of Transportation Services and Equipment to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of transportation freight services and equipment to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, schools, and IHEs in multiple states in which the funding source has a business presence. This program provides participants with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184783

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Registered Charities, and First Nations Bands for Child...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and First Nations Bands in eligible regions for childcare centers that are in a financial emergency. Applicants are required to contact the funding source in order to submit an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 195197

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit and For-Profit Child Care Providers for Personnel Profess...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit child care facilities in eligible locations for professional development programs that benefit personnel. Funding is intended to strengthen the early childhood education sector by offering training wages to assistants...

GrantWatch ID#: 199440

Grants to Prince Edward Island First Nation and Indigenous Organizations, CBOs, Agencies, and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Prince Edward Island Mi’kmaq First Nations, Indigenous, and community organizations, nonprofit organizations, municipal governments, schools, and agriculture industry organizations for initiatives to ensure food security for members of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207090

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Schools to Promote Physical Activity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools to promote physical education and activity for students. Grantee schools will form partnerships with the funding source. The purpose of the program is to help participating schools purchase gym equipment....

GrantWatch ID#: 213992

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Horticultural Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for horticultural activities. Funding is intended for activities that bring communities together through programs that encourage healthy eating, involve the community in gardening, provide training sessio...

GrantWatch ID#: 215435

Grants to Canada Charities and Donees for Initiatives to Effect Policy Change

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities and qualified donees for initiatives to effect policy change. Certain applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects align with one of the following areas of interest: education, the e...

GrantWatch ID#: 218453