Early Childhood Education Grant Funders in North Carolina
88 foundations with a documented early childhood education focus have made grants to North Carolina nonprofits in recent years, together directing $196.0M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 88 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active early childhood education funders in North Carolina
| # | Funder | Based in | Total North Carolina giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Care Services Association | North Carolina | $51.2M | 548 | 2025 |
| 2 | Durham's Partnership for Children | North Carolina | $20.6M | 51 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Duke Endowment | North Carolina | $17.6M | 35 | 2024 |
| 4 | Cleveland County Partnership for | North Carolina | $13.9M | 34 | 2024 |
| 5 | Dogwood Health Trust | North Carolina | $13.6M | 61 | 2024 |
| 6 | Lee County Partnership for Children | North Carolina | $12.7M | 91 | 2025 |
| 7 | Mecklenburg Partnership for Children | North Carolina | $8.4M | 41 | 2025 |
| 8 | Burke County Smart Start Inc | North Carolina | $7.5M | 10 | 2025 |
| 9 | Guilford County Partnership for | North Carolina | $5.3M | 4 | 2025 |
| 10 | Wilson County Partnership for Children Inc | North Carolina | $4.7M | 60 | 2023 |
| 11 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $3.3M | 15 | 2023 |
| 12 | Pritzker Family Foundation | Illinois | $3.0M | 26 | 2023 |
| 13 | Lenoir-greene County Partnership for Children | North Carolina | $3.0M | 4 | 2025 |
| 14 | Smart Start Partnership for Childre | North Carolina | $2.3M | 68 | 2024 |
| 15 | Martin Pitt Partnership for Children Inc | North Carolina | $2.2M | 37 | 2022 |
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The funders above are the biggest early childhood education funders in North Carolina — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 88 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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