Government Grants for Preschool

Federal grants for preschool generally assist low-income or underserved communities throughout the United States. These grants are designed to provide the same opportunities to these students as children in wealthier communities enjoy. Federal preschool grants are usually open to youth programs, educational agencies or other organizations that serve needy families and the community at-large. The majority of these grants are administered by the United States Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.

  1. Education for Homeless Children and Youth

    • The goal of the Education for Homeless Children and Youth grant is to make sure that all homeless children have access to free public education. These grants are awarded to states, rural areas and the Bureau of Indian Education to create and implement state education plans for homeless children and to assist local agencies in educating homeless children. All state education departments and schools that provide services to Native American children are eligible for these grants. Deadlines vary by region, and grant amounts range, on average, between $6,000 to $12,000 per year.

      Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education

      400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.

      Washington, DC 20202

      202-401-0962

      ed.gov

    Early Reading First

    • The Early Reading First grant is given to local agencies, early childhood education centers and organizations that work with preschool age children’s programs, including Head Start. The goal of this program is to assist preschool-age children, especially those from low-income families, to improve their reading and language skills. Programs must use scientific methods to improve preschool education and have ways to measure the success of these programs to be eligible for these grants. Other eligibility requirements include being eligible to receive a Reading First State sub-grant, being an organization that works for the benefit of preschool programs, and being located in a financially needy area. The average grants is about $3,500.

      Department of Education, OESE Early Reading First Program

      400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.

      Washington, DC 20202

      202-260-0968

      ed.gov

    Even Start Family Literacy Program

    • The Even Start Family Literacy Program grants are available to Native American tribes and organizations. These grants are designed to improve the literacy and educational opportunities of Native American, low-income families. Grant monies may be used for recruitment, screening families, program planning, instruction costs, training and other program costs. Native American tribes and tribal organizations that are recognized by the government are eligible. This program benefits parents and children up to age 7. Grants are between $300,000 to $460,000.

      Department of Education, OESE Student Achievement and School Accountability

      400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.

      Washington, DC 20202

      202-205-0653

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