NY State Pre-K (UPK) Expansion Grants
About This Grant
Early childhood education grants supporting pre-K programs, childcare quality improvement, and school readiness initiatives in NY.
Grant Summary
NY State Pre-K (UPK) Expansion Grants is a New York State Education Department grant providing $50K to $600K for k12 school, school district, charter. Applications are due 2026-07-15 (closing in 1 day). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
How to Apply
$50K–$600K
2026-07-15
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for NY State Pre-K (UPK) Expansion Grants from New York State Education Department, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to New York State Education Department before the deadline.
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NY State Pre-K (UPK) Expansion Grants: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the NY State Pre-K (UPK) Expansion Grants?
NY State Pre-K (UPK) Expansion Grants is offered by New York State Education Department and is generally open to k12 school, school district, charter, nonprofit, university, community college, after school. It is available in NY. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the NY State Pre-K (UPK) Expansion Grants provide?
NY State Pre-K (UPK) Expansion Grants provides between $50K and $600K per award from New York State Education Department. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the NY State Pre-K (UPK) Expansion Grants deadline?
Applications for NY State Pre-K (UPK) Expansion Grants are due 2026-07-15 (closing in 1 day). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, New York State Education Department, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the NY State Pre-K (UPK) Expansion Grants?
To apply for NY State Pre-K (UPK) Expansion Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from New York State Education Department.