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 USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Safeguarding Lung ...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations for studies related to safeguarding lung health. Eligible areas of interest include healthcare worker education, community health aware...

GrantWatch ID#: 227490

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

Deadline: 04/30/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160107

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164344

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

Deadline: 04/30/26

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, product...

GrantWatch ID#: 180883

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

Deadline: 04/30/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 207090

Grants to British Columbia Child Care Programs to Benefit and Assist High-Needs Families

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to British Columbia preschools, child care facilities, and other child care programs in eligible locations to benefit disadvantaged families. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the quality and af...

GrantWatch ID#: 142175

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 o...

GrantWatch ID#: 153743

Award to a USA K-6 Teacher to Recognize Achievement in Writing Instruction

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA K-6 teacher to recognize excellence in helping students improve in writing. Applicants should explain and demonstrate their philosophy about writing instruction and student progress. In addition, teachers must provide student writing sampl...

GrantWatch ID#: 160630

Grants to Saskatchewan Schools to Collaborate with Artists for Educational Projects

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants 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 application. Funding is intended for projects in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 165637

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

Deadline: 05/01/26

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, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 170227

Grants to Alberta K-12 Teachers to Promote Energy Conservation Education

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta K-12 teachers to develop innovative approaches to energy conservation education. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of renewable, alternative, nonrenewable, and conventional energy sources, energy efficiency, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180192

Grants to Saskatchewan Schools for Educational Arts Programming

Deadline: 05/01/26

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. Professional...

GrantWatch ID#: 180985

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

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan artists, arts professionals, K-12 schools, and Band schools to enhance art experiences in classrooms. Funding is intended to support research, the development of projects, and relationship-building between potential partners. Eligible activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184399

Grants to Alberta Qualified Donees to Promote Music Education

Deadline: 05/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 172240

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Research Teams for Studies Related to...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams for studies related to early childhood education. The purpose of funding is to further the understanding of the education of children from birth to age eight, using the principles of Froebelia...

GrantWatch ID#: 226773

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities and Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local C...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities and nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local communities. Eligible programs address youth STEM education and public safety or encourage environmental conservation. Funding is available for local communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 164384

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Schools and School Boards to Promote Arts in Education

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador K-12 schools and school boards for arts activities. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Eligible disciplines include creative writing, visual arts, music, dance, film and vi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181461

Grants to Manitoba Arts Organizations, Artists, and Arts Professionals for PreK-12 School Prog...

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 intende...

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 submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181503

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 c...

GrantWatch ID#: 132694

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

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 th...

GrantWatch ID#: 151207

Grants to Alberta Schools to Provide Crossing Guards for School Crosswalks

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 provide a trained crossing guard for school crosswalks. The main objective of the grant program is to enhance pedestrian safet...

GrantWatch ID#: 170889

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Benefit K-12 Students and Promote Parent Involvement

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 in...

GrantWatch ID#: 190277

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research on Educational Inequity

Deadline: 07/01/26 LOI Date: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars affiliated with nonprofit organizations and IHEs for research to advance educational equity. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Projects may f...

GrantWatch ID#: 193323

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

Deadline: 09/01/26

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 t...

GrantWatch ID#: 174961

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 hi...

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 tim...

GrantWatch ID#: 160645

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

Deadline: 09/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 180262

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

Deadline: 09/30/26

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....

GrantWatch ID#: 145724

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 193609

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 th...

GrantWatch ID#: 193610

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

Deadline: 11/05/26

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 int...

GrantWatch ID#: 148245
Upcoming

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

Deadline: 12/18/26

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 finali...

GrantWatch ID#: 172654
Pending
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Awards to USA K-12 Science Teachers in Urban Areas for Professional Development Opportunities

Deadline: 12/18/26

Awards of $1,800 to USA and territories K-12 science educators in urban areas to participate in professional development learning opportunities. The purpose of the program is to expand the talent pool for science teachers in order to prepare for future workforce c...

GrantWatch ID#: 182392

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 financia...

GrantWatch ID#: 156172

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 t...

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 ...

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 demonstrat...

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 vete...

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 ...

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 195197

Subsidies to British Columbia Early Childhood Education Facilities in Eligible Regions to Incr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Subsidies to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit early childhood education facilities in eligible regions to increase staff salaries. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to boost the number of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198683

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 assis...

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 placeme...

GrantWatch ID#: 205407

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, ...

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. Co...

GrantWatch ID#: 223487

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Schools and IHEs to Install and Operate Security Equi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International schools and IHEs to offset the cost of installing and operating security equipment. Funding is intended to be used towards the installation of security cameras, as well as for cybersecure cloud storage of the recorded surve...

GrantWatch ID#: 224821