Starting a preschool can fulfill a lifelong dream.
It is difficult to find grants specifically intended for starting a preschool. However, if you are serious about starting a preschool and are persistent, you should be able to obtain funds. As long as you apply on time and follow the proper application procedures, you should be able to obtain money from one organization or more.
The ALCOA Foundation
ALCOA Foundation subsidies can be used for teachers or for curriculum improvement, particularly in the areas of math and science. You can receive funding for program development if you work with students aged preschool through 12th grade. There is no deadline for applying for these subsidies as proposals are reviewed every month. The average award amount is $4,000.
In order to be eligible for this award, you must have 501(c)3 status. This means you must be recognized for tax purposes as a legal, non-profit organization.
To enhance your chances of success, focus on asking for funds for one program, rather than detailing too many in your application. The ALCOA Foundation will not sort through long and detailed records to decide which of your programs to support. Long complicated applications will usually end in refusal.
In order to start the application process, call the ALCOA Foundation corporate office at 412-553-4545 and ask for a local contact in your community. Once you submit your application, and they deem your program eligible for funding, they will make a recommendation to the National Council.
The National Institute of Health
In order to qualify for this funding, focus your activities on children ages six and under. You must also show that you and your staff are studying the prevention and management of obesity. Your program can focus on diet or exercise and your study should have the potential for future research. You are allowed to work with other programs and professionals for your research, including teachers and local programs.
It is recommended that you focus on the importance of the home environment and the influence of children's families as these are highlighted by the agency. The aim of the project is to establish methods and practices that will impact on a child, and his family's behavior, with regard to eating habits and obesity (with the intention of finding strategies to promote healthy living).
Both profit and non-profit organizations can apply for this funding. The amount you can be awarded varies, but the ceiling is $200,000.
The Full Service Community Schools Program
This program was designed as an all encompassing solution to improve education, life experience, academic success, social growth, health education, family assistance and community member involvement. The Full Service Community Schools Program encourages many different sectors of the community to work together to achieve these goals.
Through this program, efforts between schools, community organizations, public parties and private parties are encouraged. Ultimately, the aim is to improve academic achievements through community collaboration. Twelve awards are made, each with a cap of $500,000. There is no requirement on your part to share costs or match the investment.
The Meal Reimbursement Program
Through The Meal Reimbursement Program, you can receive reimbursement for food costs and menu suggestions. There are a number of free activities for you to take part in, including workshops, a calendar of activities and free Internet record keeping. There are two tiers of reimbursement, and you will have to check which tier you are eligible for. The higher level is aimed at low-income districts and families and you can receive about $75 per month for each child. The lower band averages about $37 per month, per child. In order to qualify, you must agree to keep detailed meal and snack records, after you are registered and approved for the program.
The Idea Cafe
The program operates by sponsoring competitions. You must apply and register in order to become eligible for funding. The application is simple: all you have to do is sign up and then complete a basic form.
Innovation is their primary focus and you must either own a business or be in the process of setting one up. However, they do encourage a fun approach. The cut-off limit for grants is $1000 and you must help them to understand who will benefit from your unique program. In order to do this, you have to provide them with a description of your innovative "idea."
Project TEACH
This educational grant will offer you a scholarship to obtain an Associates or Bachelors degree. These degrees are essential if you want to be qualified enough to open a preschool in the first place. You can also receive funding for the Child Development Associate's Credential (CDA) scholarship, Assessment Scholarship and the Renewal Scholarship.
The fund is increased yearly depending on your academic performance and it pays for tuition and books. This allows you to use your personal money to pay for other things, such as housing and student loans.
In order to qualify for this grant, you must be employed in a daycare or preschool facility, or own a daycare or preschool facility, and you must commit to continuing in this line of work after graduation.
Dissertation Funding
You can use dissertation funding to finance a new preschool or daycare facility. Your preschool or daycare facility must be part of your dissertation project, and you must use the funding to encourage research into child care policy. You could be eligible for up to $30,000 in the first year and up to $20,000 in the second year. Only five awards are given each year, and you can only be given the subsidy for a maximum of 2 years.
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