76 Tennessee Grants for Preschools and Early Childhood

76 Preschool Grants for Tennessee

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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Awards to USA K-12 Public School Teachers for Excellence in Environmental Education

Deadline: 01/16/26

Awards to USA and territories K-12 public school teachers to recognize excellence in environmental education. The winning teachers' LEAs will receive awards as well. Applicants will be evaluated in several categories, including integration, service to the community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 138628

Awards to USA Kindergarten Through Twelfth-Grade Students to Recognize Environmental Projects

Deadline: 01/16/26

Awards to USA and territories kindergarten through twelfth-grade students to recognize environmental projects. Awardees will receive a plaque and all qualified applicants will receive acknowlegment of their efforts. Projects must be sponsored by an adult at least 21 ye...

GrantWatch ID#: 225402

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, School Districts, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Educati...

Deadline: 01/20/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, school districts, schools, IHEs, and government agencies for initiatives related to arts education. New applicants must contact a staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for impactful arts education activities th...

GrantWatch ID#: 224434

Opportunity for USA K-12 Students and Educators to Participate in a Challenge Using Artificial...

Deadline: 01/20/26 Conference Date: 01/19/26

Opportunity for USA and territories K-12 students and educators, and teams thereof, to participate in a challenge using Artificial Intelligence tools. Educators' submissions must focus on approaches to using AI technologies in the classroom, while students' submissions...

GrantWatch ID#: 225134

Fellowships to USA PreK-12 Teachers and Educators for Professional Development Projects

Deadline: 01/22/26

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA PreK-12th grade educators and up to $10,000 to educator teams for projects that further professional growth and development. Funding is intended to allow teachers to pursue experiences that address practical issues. Proposals that sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 177420

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 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

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 USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

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 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 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 Alabama and Tennessee K-12 Teachers for Innovative Hands-On STEM Projects in Eligibl...

Deadline: 04/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama and Tennessee K-12 teachers for innovative STEM projects and programs in eligible counties. Eligible proposals may be for either extracurricular or in-class initiatives. Programs must involve hands-on activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 179764

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 Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee Nonprofits for Specific Projects, Operating Support,...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for specific projects, operating support, or endowments. All grant requests must have a Director or a member of the Foundation sponsor or endorse the submission. If you do not have an en...

GrantWatch ID#: 220850

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for operating and capital expenses, programs, or projects that support community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, human services, the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180475

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, 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 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 Conference Date: 01/19/26 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, 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 USA Nonprofits to Positively Impact Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to positively impact local communities. Funding may be requested for program support, capital support, and general operating support. Areas of focus include education and advancement, disability and empowerment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 144033

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 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 USA Early Literacy Professionals to Attend Conferences

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $200 to USA K-3 educators for professional development in the area of early literacy. Grant funds are intended to defray the costs associated with attending reading conferences. The purpose of this program is to support and encourage early literacy effo...

GrantWatch ID#: 160167

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Eligible Communities in the Areas o...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and faith-based organizations, in multiple states to benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of economic development and early childhood...

GrantWatch ID#: 161489

Grants to USA Public Schools to Rebuild Library Collections in the Wake of Natural Disasters, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA public K-12 schools in multiple states to rebuild school libraries in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to help school libraries that incurred damage due to natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or fire. Funding is intended for the replacement o...

GrantWatch ID#: 162395

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Education, Arts and Culture, Social Services, and Hea...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help improve the quality of life for underserved populations throughout the country. Funding is intended to address significant issues in the areas of social service, health, education, and arts and culture. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167237