47 Canada Grants for Preschools and Early Childhood

47 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 British Columbia Schools to Provide Students with Basic Needs

Deadline: 10/15/25

Grants to British Columbia schools and school boards to provide basic necessities for needy school children throughout the province. Funding is intended to support the costs of items such as clothing, food, and educational resources for students; to address technology ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138547

Grants to Manitoba K-12 Teachers for School Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/27/25

Grants of up to $500 to Manitoba K-12 teachers for projects and programs that promote an interest in the arts among students. Funding is intended for school-based activities that help students to create their own art, encourage collaboration with professional artists, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199215
Upcoming

Grants to Saskatchewan Schools and School Boards for Activities that Promote Social Justice an...

Deadline: 10/30/25

Grants to Saskatchewan PreK-12 schools and school boards for classroom activities and professional development projects that promote cultural education and social justice. Funding is intended for programs and projects that support and encourage diversity, respect, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192170

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Schools for Educational Beehive ...

Deadline: 10/31/25 LOI Date: 10/15/25

Grants of $500, and grants of $1,500 and in-kind donations to USA and Canada nonprofit children's organizations and public and private K-12 schools for educational programs related to bees and beehives. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 165953

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, CBOs, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Environmental Projec...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $8,000 to Ontario nonprofit and registered charitable organizations, community-based groups, faith-based entities, Indigenous groups, schools, and school boards in eligible locations for environmental activities. Funding is intended for educational proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 198479

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

Deadline: 11/01/25

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

Awards to USA and Canada K-12 Teachers to Recognize Outstanding Classroom Instruction in Class...

Deadline: 11/03/25

Awards of $500 to USA and Canada K-12 teachers to recognize outstanding classroom instruction in classical studies. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals demonstrating excellent teaching practices. Nominations may be made by an administrator, a colleague, a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181424

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

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

Deadline: 11/15/25

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

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Schools for Innovative Educational Programming

Deadline: 11/30/25

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools for innovative educational programming. Prizes are available in a range of categories, including: health and well-being, STEM education, the environment, peacebuilding, arts and culture, artificial intelligence, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 223814

Grants to Canada Schools to Increase Access to Music Education

Deadline: 12/05/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Canada schools to increase access to music education. Applicants are required to submit an intake form prior to a full grant application. Eligible uses of funds include instruments, equipment, and resources for new or existing music programs....

GrantWatch ID#: 141298

Grants to Alberta Qualified Donees to Promote Music Education

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta qualified donees to promote music education through workshops, festivals, camps, and programs. Funding is intended for projects and events that are open to the public. Priority will be given to organizations that serve communities with...

GrantWatch ID#: 172240

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Projects Related to Improvin...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers who are affiliated with nonprofit organizations, such as IHEs, school districts, and research facilities, for research projects in the field of education. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 172494

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

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Upg...

Deadline: 01/21/26 LOI Date: 10/15/25

Competition for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, individuals, and companies to upgrade the technology of educational platforms for students of all ages. Applicants are required to submit an abstract prior to a full application. The purpose of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 191877

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Young Children and Their Families

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit young children and families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of activities within the focus areas of health and nutrition, positive parenting, literacy and education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180751

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

Deadline: 02/01/26

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

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
Upcoming

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

Deadline: 02/05/26

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 British Columbia Charities in Eligible Regions to Improve the Quality of Life for Re...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities in eligible regions for programs in the areas of the environment, education, youth, seniors, arts and culture, health, heritage, and social welfare. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152898

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

Deadline: 03/31/26

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, Canada, and International Investigators for Collaborative Research Projects on ...

Deadline: 03/31/26 LOI Date: 11/14/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators at nonprofit institutions and organizations for collaborative research projects on education. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Principal investigators will partner with educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 171183

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

Deadline: 04/01/26

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: 04/01/26

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

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Community Programs and Small Capital Projects

Deadline: 04/15/26

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

Deadline: 06/05/26

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: 06/15/26

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
Upcoming

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

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 Nova Scotia Schools for Programs to Enhance Learning through the Performing Arts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia public and private schools for programs that enhance learning through the performing arts. The program is intended to provide subsidies for workshops, residencies, performances, and special programs that involve professional performers in the deli...

GrantWatch ID#: 147799

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs to Cultivate a Stro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and academic organizations for programs to advance STEM education and professional development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 151207

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 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

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Teachers to Teach English in Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International eligible teachers to work in K-12 schools in Israel. In addition to the professional salary, this program will provide fellows with a stipend, professional development, mentorship, Hebrew language learning, job placement, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 205407

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 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

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Educators to Teach in Summer Programs...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International qualifying educators to teach in summer programs in Israel. In addition to professional development opportunities and social events, fellows will receive meal stipends, transportation, accommodations, and insurance. Communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 223487