86 South Carolina Grants for Preschools and Early Childhood

86 Preschool Grants for South Carolina

Discover grants for preschools, kindergarten, and Pre-K programs. Funding is also available for childcare centers, daycare programs, and family care providers. These grants support early childhood education, child development, curriculum enrichment, and school readiness.

Early childhood funders often prioritize different things - some focus on curriculum and school readiness, others on facility improvements or family support services - so filtering by recipient type and funding source above helps match your program to the right fit. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for early-childhood funders and application deadlines.

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Showing 1–50 of 86 grants

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

Deadline: 09/01/26

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 tri...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355

Sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International Teams and Schools for Robotics Competitions

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 South Carolina Organizations for Early Childhood Education Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, churches, public schools, municipal governments, and civic groups for early childhood education programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support educational initiatives serving chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 226103

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Travel Nonprofits for Global Community Enhancement

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229954

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies and Research Partners to Assess Childcare Programs

Deadline: 09/08/26 LOI Date: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories Child Care Development Fund lead agencies and partnering research organizations to ensure effective administration of the CCDF grant program. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 231971

Grants to South Carolina K-12 Teachers for Creative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to South Carolina K-12 teachers in eligible locations for creative classroom projects. Funding is intended to support classroom education curricula that cannot be covered by traditional school financing. The grant program is designed to help...

GrantWatch ID#: 230483

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 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 a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174635

Grants to USA School and IHE Educators for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 189519

Grants to USA Educators for Projects that Enhance the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 189520

Grants to USA K-12 Educators to Support Their Work in the Classroom

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA K-12 educators to support their work in the classroom. Applicants must submit an original worksheet they have created to facilitate specific goals in their classrooms. In addition to a cash grant, winners will also receive membership to an innovative...

GrantWatch ID#: 220540

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Public K-12 Schools and Nonprofits for Theater Resources

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Puerto Rico public K-12 schools, teachers, and nonprofit parent groups for theater program resources. Funding is intended to help under-resourced schools purchase equipment, instruments, costumes, and other materials that strengt...

GrantWatch ID#: 231682

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

Deadline: 09/25/26

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. The goal of the funding program is to support project...

GrantWatch ID#: 208315

In-Kind Support to USA School Districts to Develop Nutritious School Food Programs

Deadline: 09/30/26

In-kind support to USA school districts to develop and implement healthy school food programs. The program helps public K-12 schools transition from food that is highly processed to nutritious cooked-from-scratch meals that use whole, fresh ingredients. Eligible s...

GrantWatch ID#: 164984

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit, faith-based, and educational organizations and public agencies for charitable programs to benefit residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support activities that address critical community needs. Programs should bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 171437

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

Deadline: 09/30/26

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 th...

GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives that Promote Jewish Values through Education, Science...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that promote and advance Jewish values through science, arts, and education. Applicants must complete an online eligibility quiz before being invited to apply. Proposals will be evaluated based on quality, potenti...

GrantWatch ID#: 180251

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to Children's Welfare and Parenting

Deadline: 09/30/26

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 educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 181620

Grants to USA and Canada K-12 Teachers for Educational Classroom Materials Science Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants 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 invo...

GrantWatch ID#: 188792

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for health and wellness, hunger, education, and disaster relief programs. Requests may also be made in the areas of environmental causes, critical communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 134598

Award to a USA or Canada Mathematician, Educator, or Statistician for K-16 Math Contributions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada mathematician, mathematics educator, or statistician to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of education for K-16 students. Nominees must have a Ph.D. and published research in mathematics, mathematics education, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 160652

Grants to Georgia, Nebraska, New York, and South Carolina Nonprofits for Community Benefit In...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Georgia, Nebraska, New York, and South Carolina nonprofits for programs that benefit the communities in which the funding source does business. Eligible program areas include civic and community; children and youth; environment; minor...

GrantWatch ID#: 162309

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 learn...

GrantWatch ID#: 169676

Grants to USA Educators for Books, Art Supplies, Software, and Equipment to Enhance Learning

Deadline: 10/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 174880

Award to a South Carolina PreK-12 Teacher to Recognize Outstanding Agricultural Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award of $1,000 to a South Carolina PreK-12 teacher for the integration of agricultural concepts into the regular curriculum. Eligible nominees are teachers in nonvocational classroom settings who have instructed students on the importance of agriculture. Teachers...

GrantWatch ID#: 178764

Grants to USA SEAs, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Longitudinal Educational Research Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories state educational agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for educational research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for longitudina...

GrantWatch ID#: 189030

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and Schools for Projects and Programs to Benefit C...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools for projects and programs to benefit children. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have a wide range and directly benefit children up to sixth grade. Grants must clearly support ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 227562

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Learning Disability Policymaking...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and institutions of higher education for research to support education policymaking related to learners with disabilities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 232105

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Programs to Benefit Children

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, California, and Georgia nonprofit and education organizations for programs that benefit children ages 5-18 in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of education...

GrantWatch ID#: 228947

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

Deadline: 10/15/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

In-Kind Donations of Gift Cards to USA Nonprofits and Title I Schools to Meet Basic Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

In-kind donations of gift cards valued at up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and Title I schools in multiple states to meet the basic needs of individuals. Applicants must specify how and when gift cards will be distributed directly to needy individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230018

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Outdoor Recreational Equipment

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. Eligible organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 163421
Upcoming

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

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26 LOI Date: 10/15/26

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 app...

GrantWatch ID#: 165953

Awards to USA K-12 Teachers to Honor Excellence in Civic Responsibility Teaching

Deadline: 10/31/26

Awards to USA K-12 teachers to recognize excellence and dedication in teaching students topics related to civic responsibility. Eligible candidates are those that conduct activities that educate students about beliefs and values that are essential to democracy. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 179165

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for a Range of Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Some applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of youth, education, community im...

GrantWatch ID#: 181314

In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Development and Food Insecurity

Deadline: 10/31/26

In-kind grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for product purchases that support food pantries and after-school programming. Funding is intended for organizations that address food insecurity and/or focus on youth development in local c...

GrantWatch ID#: 183698

Awards to USA K-12 School Educators and Employees to Recognize Excellence and Leadership

Deadline: 10/31/26

Awards to USA K-12 educators, administrators, and school staff members to recognize outstanding efforts to positively impact the lives of students. Nominations are accepted for educators and employees in public, charter, and private schools. The purpose of the pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 186015

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Assess and Develop Programs to Address Disparities in Education

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

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 Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 176854

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, and community development. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 178211

Fellowships to USA K-12 Educators to Enhance STEM Education on a National Scale

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships to USA qualifying K-12 educators to advance the professional development of K-12 STEM teachers while enhancing STEM education on a national scale. Selected fellows will apply their classroom experience and knowledge to national education policy efforts...

GrantWatch ID#: 160768

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 10/08/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve health outcomes and promote health equity in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an inquiry form before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for activities in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177171

Grants to USA Public Schools in Multiple States for High-Quality PreK-5 STEM Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public schools in multiple states to implement high-quality PreK-5 STEM programs. Funding is intended for teacher training, supplies, and technology needs associated with elementary school STEM education. Schools must be located in eligible communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 211589

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 11/10/26

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 senior...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes for Educational Gardens

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, libraries, tribal organizations, and community centers for educational native plant gardens. The purpose of funding is to provide youth with hands-on learning op...

GrantWatch ID#: 152640
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Grants to USA and British Columbia Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Regions to Increase Acce...

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and British Columbia nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible regions to increase access to musical education for underserved students. Funding is intended to provide opportunities for students who are limited by geography, so...

GrantWatch ID#: 199833

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for PreK-5 STEM Learning

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Arkansas, California, Minnesota, Ohio, and South Carolina public and charter schools to implement innovative STEM programs at the PreK-5 level. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the training, equipment, and resources to produce high-level curr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231796
Upcoming

Grants to USA K-12 Teachers for Aerospace Education Projects and Activities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $600 to USA K-12 teachers to integrate aerospace education into the class curriculum. Priority will be given to activities that relate to aerospace science and technologies. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, supplies, techno...

GrantWatch ID#: 159365

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

Awards to USA K-12 Science Teachers in Urban Areas for Professional Development

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 USA Individuals and Nonprofits for Photography Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 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. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 221914
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