Child Care Grants

Last updated August 22, 2026

There are currently 484 active child care grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	RFP: PHSKC BSK Investing Early Together: Community-Based Parenting Supports (CBPS) Grant	King County Department of Community and Human Services	Rolling	$50K – $280K
Foundation	Basic Needs Giving Partnership: Single-Year Grants	Basic Needs Giving Partnership Inc	Rolling	Up to $75K
State	FY27 480-20-3722 All Our Kids Early Childhood Networks	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Indiana CDA Community Programs	Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Healthy Kids Initiative Grant	Michigan Health Endowment Fund	Rolling	Up to $750K
Foundation	Cole Center Family YMCA Restricted Fund Grant	Noble County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship	Early Childhood Council of La Plata	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grant	Northern Pines Medical Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cemala Foundation Grant	The Cemala Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Allen and Georgann Reel HHD Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Impact of Conscious Discipline Research Grant (Education Innovation and Research)	Preschool Promise Inc	Rolling	$4M
State	Iowa Early Head Start State Grant FY27	Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFSCNY: Chobani Community Impact Fund	The Community Foundation for South	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	LISC Child Care Facilities Planning Grant Program	Local Initiatives Support Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WBF: Early Learning (EL) Grant	Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rosie Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	EEOST Capital Fund - Large Grant Round	Children's Investment Fund Inc	Rolling	$500K – $1M
Foundation	Best Starts for Kids: Capital Program (Priority 1) Grant	King County Department of Community and Human Services	Rolling	Up to $5M
Foundation	CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund Grant	East Tennessee Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $15K
Foundation	Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Child Care	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $75K
Foundation	Regina Presley Fund - Early Childhood Education Tuition Assistance	Decatur Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	In-Home Childcare Start-Up Loan Program	Nccf Property Investments Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Essentia Health Community Grant	St Mary's Hospital of Superior	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	QuikTrip Donations: At-Risk Youth and Early Childhood Education Grant	QuikTrip	Rolling	Varies

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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