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104 Preschool Grants for Connecticut

Grants for early childhood programs, grants for childcare and daycare programs to promote literacy, nutrition & physical activity at preschools including food gardens, outdoor classrooms and playgrounds.

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In-Kind Equipment Donations to USA K‐12 Schools to Promote Healthy Eating

Deadline 04/08/25

In-kind equipment donations to USA K‐12 schools to improve student access to healthier food. Funding is for food equipment kits that increase awareness of the importance of good nutrition and provide students with healthy food options at school. Consideration will be...

GrantWatch ID#: 176702

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

Deadline 04/09/25

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 Nonprofits for Projects to Support the Well-Being of Students and Youth Nationwi...

Deadline 04/09/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to support the well-being of students and youth nationwide. Funding is intended for projects to benefit youth learning with initiatives outside the classroom as well as research projects that address the physical, emot...

GrantWatch ID#: 207686

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Educational Institutions to Support Japanese Language Education P...

Deadline 04/10/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to establish, expand, or maintain Japanese language education programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to cover expenditur...

GrantWatch ID#: 144103

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs and Stren...

Deadline 04/10/25

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, youth and children, human services, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175234

Grants to Connecticut Individuals and Organizations in Eligible Locations for Career Advanceme...

Deadline 04/11/25

Grants to Connecticut individuals and organizations in eligible locations for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to promote professional development for Jewish educators. The goal of the grant program is to enable teachers in local Jewish schools to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195664

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Teachers and College Students for Earth Science Proje...

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants of $750 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 teachers, community college faculty members, and community college students to support participation in the earth science disciplines. Awards will be made to educators and students in support of the following activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 151385
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Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Underserved Communit...

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit underserved communities and address community needs. Funding is intended for initiatives and projects that support residents in a wide range of focus areas. Eligible programs should align with on...

GrantWatch ID#: 161606

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

Deadline 04/15/25

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 Public or Private Schools for Establishing and Implementing Evidence-Based Healt...

Deadline 04/15/25

Awards to USA public or private schools under the direction of an LEA, Charter Management Organization (CMO), or the Bureau of Indian Education for establishing and implementing evidence-based health practices. Schools may apply in any or all of nine categories, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219198

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

Deadline 04/16/25

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

Grants to USA Graduate Students for Research in Speech-Language Pathology and Sciences Focused...

Deadline 04/16/25

Grants of $2,000 to USA graduate students for research projects related to speech-language pathology and communication sciences. Funding is intended to support studies that address language development in preschool children and in children at the earliest school develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 188442

Awards to USA K-12 Educators for Creative Classroom Projects

Deadline 04/18/25

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

Grants to Connecticut and Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 04/18/25

Grants to Connecticut and Rhode Island nonprofits and agencies to improve the quality of life in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended for the following program areas: arts and culture, health and human services, environment, education, economic...

GrantWatch ID#: 179483

Grants to USA LEAs to Enhance the Quality of Education for Students From Military Families

Deadline 04/18/25

Grants to USA LEAs to enhance the quality of education at schools serving students from military families. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is to support proposals that identify and imple...

GrantWatch ID#: 181004

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, IHEs and Businesses to Promote K-12 Student Succ...

Deadline 04/18/25

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, universities, and for-profit businesses to promote K-12 student success. Funding is intended for projects that create and test AI math tutors for K-12 students to make learning math easier and more personalized...

GrantWatch ID#: 219466

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

Deadline 04/30/25

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 history teachers for excellence in the field. Nominations are welcome on behalf of educators who demonstrate commitment, leadership, and creativity, as well as effective use of sources. Award c...

GrantWatch ID#: 150599

In-Kind Book Donations to USA Schools, Title 1 Educators, and After-School Programs to Benefit...

Deadline 04/30/25

In-kind book donations to USA 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 students. Grant money may ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164344
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities and improve the quality of life for low to moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of housing, education, human services,...

GrantWatch ID#: 191597
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Grants to Connecticut IHE Faculty and Staff Members for Research Related to Education in STEM ...

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to Connecticut faculty members, staff members, and associates at qualifying academic institutions for research related to K-12 and higher education in STEM fields. Funding is intended to support a range of projects, including those addressing educational outreac...

GrantWatch ID#: 198485

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

Deadline 05/01/25

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 samples wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 160630
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Award to a USA School Library to Recognize Outstanding Humanities Programming

Deadline 05/01/25

Award of $5,000 to a USA school library to recognize outstanding humanities programming. Eligible nominees are libraries in K-12 private and public schools. Program areas include, but are not limited to, social studies, poetry, drama, art, music, language arts, foreign...

GrantWatch ID#: 188094
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Grants to USA School and IHE Faculty and Staff and Groups for Professional Learning and Career...

Deadline 05/01/25 Conference Date: 04/09/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers, instructional support personnel, education support professionals, and groups of educators for professional and career development. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide resources for educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 189519

Grants to USA Educators to Enhance the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline 05/01/25 Conference Date: 04/09/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA educators to enhance the learning experience for students. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to support project-based learning, skill development, and engaging educational programs. Eligible applicants inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 189520

Grants to USA Teachers and School Personnel to Promote Equity and Cultural Understanding in th...

Deadline 05/01/25 Conference Date: 04/09/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers and school personnel for projects that enhance equity and cultural understanding in the classroom. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to support project-based learning and to assist educators in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 195873

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline 05/10/25

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

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

Deadline 05/27/25 Conference Date: 04/08/25

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
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, local and state government agencies, and public schools to benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Priority is given to programs that provide services to individuals with low- to moderate-income and to unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 188042
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to Children's Welfare and Parenting

Deadline 05/31/25

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 Connecticut Nonprofits for Educational Programs in Eligible Regions

Deadline 05/31/25

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for educational programs in eligible regions. Grant funds will support innovative, one-time programs. Funding is intended to help create enriching, unique, and dynamic opportunities for learning. Applicants must be located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184837
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 05/31/25

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support innovative programs and projects in the focus areas of education, pulmonary health, and municipal and economic development. Grants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203434

Grants to USA Teachers and Educators to Enhance K-12 Meteorology Education

Deadline 06/05/25

Grants of up to $750 to USA teachers, groups, individuals, and program directors to enhance K-12 science and meteorology learning. Funding is intended to enable teachers and educators to attend conferences, purchase equipment, materials, and supplies, and expand progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 169429
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Grants to USA State and County Farm Bureaus for K-12 Student Agricultural Literacy Programs

Deadline 06/13/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA state and county farm bureaus for K-12 classroom agricultural literacy projects and programs. Funding may be requested to start new or expand existing agricultural literacy programs. The intent is to build capacity by funding items that ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 180971

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

Deadline 06/15/25

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
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Health, Education, Human Services, and Cultural Programmi...

Deadline 06/15/25

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for quality human services, health care, educational, and cultural programming for underserved populations in eligible areas. Special priority will be given to organizations that focus on youth-related or arts programming. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181210

Grants to Connecticut Childcare Providers for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline 06/15/25 LOI Date: 05/31/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Connecticut nonprofit and for-profit childcare providers for critical capital improvement projects. Applicants must submit a pre-application before applying. Funding is intended to assist licensed childcare businesses in covering emergency ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 210412
NEW

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

Deadline 06/17/25 LOI Date: 05/14/25

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
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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

In-Kind Grants to USA Schools to Participate in a Program to Implement High-Quality STEM Curri...

Deadline 06/20/25

In-kind 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 inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 211595
NEW

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

Deadline 06/25/25 LOI Date: 05/05/25

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 focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193323

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

Deadline 06/30/25

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

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline 07/24/25

Grants to Connecticut nonprofits for community benefit programs located in the funding source's service area. Focus areas include education, human services, and arts and culture. Special emphasis is given to the needs of youth, children, and families. Eligible programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 142356

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote Equity and Improve the Quality of Life for Residen...

Deadline 08/01/25 LOI Date: 07/01/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to promote equity and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health and human services, community a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178051

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

Deadline 08/15/25 LOI Date: 05/15/25

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 Connecticut Nonprofits for Social and Academic Development of Children and Youth

Deadline 08/20/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support outcomes for young people in educational and socio-emotional arenas. Eligible proposals are focused on the success of yout...

GrantWatch ID#: 178740

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

Deadline 09/01/25

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
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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 Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs and Capacity Building Efforts

Deadline 09/15/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that improve life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for capital grants and campaigns, capacity-building efforts, and program support. Focus areas include housing, educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216675

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

Deadline 09/26/25

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 2025, sub-areas of focus include early childhood educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 208315

Opportunity for New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey Artists to Participate in a School Teach...

Deadline 09/30/25

Opportunity for New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey artists to be included in a list of resident teaching artists. The purpose of the program is to provide local artists with the opportunity to be selected for a teaching artist residency in schools or community agenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 147758
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