Child Care Grants
Last updated October 18, 2026
Grantable tracks 486 active child care grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 17 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 186 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.
- Grants tracked
- 486
- from 344 funders
- Median award
- $25K
- middle half $5,250–$100K
- Total listed funding
- $76.5M
- across 186 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 39
- 21 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| TN Strong Families Criminal Justice Grants · State Nov 2, 2026 · Varies Provides support to Tennessee non-profit organizations and pregnancy centers to meet the needs of mothers, children, and families. | |
| TN Strong Families Appropriation Criminal Justice Grants · State Nov 2, 2026 · Varies Provides support to Tennessee non-profit organizations and pregnancy centers to meet the needs of mothers, children, and families. | |
| UFCW Local One Child Care Grant UFCW Charity Golf Classic Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies | |
| Early Childhood Grant Program The Sheltering Arms Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies | |
| Upstream Fund (via Adirondack Community Foundation's Generous Acts) Hudson Headwaters Health Network · Foundation ~February · Varies A special donor-restricted fund that supports community-based projects addressing food insecurity, housing insecurity, transportation, and other socioeconomic issues that impact health and wellbeing. | |
| High Mountain Hay Fever Children's Health Fund Wet MTN Valley Community Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies | |
| Quality Improvement Grants Bright Futures · Foundation ~February · Varies Strong Start offers grants to improve the quality of early childhood care and education programs and facilities in San Miguel County during the year in which programs go through a quality rating. | |
| Capacity Building Grants Bright Futures · Foundation ~February · Varies Strong Start provides grants to allow child care and preschools to build capacity. Capacity building is defined as: "maintaining and increasing the number of children that child care providers can serve at one time". | |
| Child and Family Development Committee Grant The Kids Fund Inc · Foundation ~March · Up to $5K | |
| Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities - Annual Grant Program Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities · Foundation ~March · $3K – $25K Our Board gives priority to programs that: Programs will be considered that offer preventive strategies and/or proactive initiatives in one or more of the following areas: | |
| Early Head Start Bauer Family Resources Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Early Head Start is a free program providing early care and education services for infants and toddlers. | |
| Community Grants United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties · Foundation ~March · Varies | |
| Head Start Bauer Family Resources Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Head Start is a free program providing early care and education services. Families accepted into the program are placed on a waitlist, with wait times varying from as few as two days depending on demand and availability. | |
| CFCF Competitive Grant Program Cedar Falls Community Foundation · Foundation ~June · $1K – $50K The Cedar Falls Community Foundation awards competitive grants (~$73K-$84.5K total/year; individual awards $1,000-$50,000) to Cedar Falls-area nonprofits and childcare facilities, from the Rownd Trust, Diamond Arts & History Fund, and… | |
| Coalition for Kids Fund Josephine County Educational Fund Inc dba Redwood Foundation for Education · Foundation ~June · Varies | |
| Child Care Career & Professional Development Fund Salisbury University · State Not published · Varies Tuition assistance program for child-care providers and others pursuing a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. | |
| Navy Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Respite Care Child Care Aware of America · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides respite care services to Navy families caring for children with special needs. The program gives parents the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate with peace of mind, knowing their children will be well cared for. | |
| Child Care Solutions Fund Iowa Women's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Child Care Solutions Fund supports organizations working to expand child care capacity and address child care barriers for women and families in Iowa. | |
| FY26 SUBG Women's Treatment Set-Aside RFA Grant Ohio Department of Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The FY26 SUBG Women's Treatment Set-Aside RFA aims to remove barriers for pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders, ensuring access to quality treatment and support for their children. | |
| Oregon Community Foundation Early Childhood Family Support Fund St Vincent De Paul Society of Lane County Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K This grant funded summer programming expansion at First Place Kids, a therapeutic childcare program serving families experiencing homelessness in Lane County. Approved by OCF on June 16 (year not specified in document). | |
| Convention Childcare Grant Program Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) · Foundation Not published · Up to $250 ASEEES offers grants of up to $250 to assist members who have childcare costs during the annual convention. | |
| JSDC Daycare Expansion Assistance Program Jamestownstutsman Development Corporation · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $50K | |
| Central Texas Home Visiting Grant Program St David's Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75K – $500K | |
| KBC Mini-Grant Initiative Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K |
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Child care grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 39 8%
- Upcoming date published
- 21 4%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 118 24%
- No deadline published
- 308 63%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 21 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active child care grants
- Early Childhood 13 active
- State Department of Education 11 active
- Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network 8 active
- The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc 8 active
- 4CS of Passaic County Inc 5 active
- Arcata Economic Development Corporation 5 active
344 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 486 active child care grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 18, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 5 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About child care grants
Child care grants fund early childhood programs, preschool, Head Start and Early Head Start, family child care, and child development initiatives. The Child Care and Development Block Grant provides the largest federal funding stream, with additional support from the Department of Education, USDA, and early childhood-focused foundations.
Child Care Grants by state
Browse child care grants available to organizations in 14 states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do child care grants award?
Of the 486 child care grants Grantable lists as of October 18, 2026, 186 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $5,250 and $100K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most child care grants?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Early Childhood (13), State Department of Education (11), Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network (8), The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc (8), and 4CS of Passaic County Inc (5). In all, 344 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are child care grants due?
Of 486 grants listed, 39 accept applications on a rolling basis, 21 have a published upcoming deadline, 118 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 308 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 48% fall in January–March.
What is the difference between childcare grants and Head Start?
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies for working families to afford childcare and quality improvement funds for providers. Head Start is a separate, comprehensive program providing free preschool, health services, and family support for low-income children. Both are federally funded but operate through different channels and serve different (sometimes overlapping) populations.
Can family child care providers get grants?
Yes. Family child care homes qualify for CCDBG quality improvement funds, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements, state quality rating system incentives, and various foundation grants. Many states have specific startup and improvement grants for family child care providers. T.E.A.C.H. scholarship programs support provider education.
Are there grants for childcare worker wages?
This is a growing focus area. Some states use ARPA funds for childcare workforce stabilization grants. CCDBG allows states to set reimbursement rates that support better wages. Foundations like the Buffett Early Childhood Fund and Pritzker Children's Initiative fund workforce compensation efforts. The T.E.A.C.H. and WAGE$ programs address provider compensation.
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