Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 493 active child care grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
First Thousand Days Grants Geographic Scope: St. Croix Valley region spanning Washington and Chisago Counties (Minnesota) and Burnett, Polk, St. Croix, and Pierce Counties (Wisconsin) Overview: Grant…
First Years First Early Childhood Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of Greater New…
Focus Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Outer Banks Community Foundation Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary Focus Grants provide funding requests up to $50,000 aimed at addressing critical needs,…
Foreign Credential Evaluation Scholarships Status: Active Geographic Scope: Minnesota Purpose: Scholarships to support evaluation of foreign early childhood education credentials Overview: Program…
Foundation-Directed Grantmaking Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh Foundation aims to foster a…
Franklin County RISE Idea Fund Overview: Funding opportunity for early childcare providers across Franklin County to invest in innovative strategies that improve outcomes for young children and…
Frey Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Frey Foundation Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Frey Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing community well-being through initiatives in four key…
Furchak-Ferko Annual Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $30,000 Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The Furchak-Ferko Annual Grant Program,…
FY 2022 State Coordinating Entity (SCE) Services for the Maryland Child Care Resource Center Network (MCCRCN) Solicitation to nonprofit organizations providing parental education; child care…
FY26 SUBG Women's Treatment Set-Aside RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Department of Health and Human Services Last Updated: May 31, 2025 Summary The FY26 SUBG Women's Treatment Set-Aside RFA…
FY27 480-10-3702 Early Childhood Block Grant - Early Childhood - Prevention Initiative Training and Technical Assistance: Birth to 3 Years According to Administrative Rules 235.100 a), this grant is…
FY27 480-10-3704 Early Childhood Block Grant: Early Childhood-PFA/PFAE Training and Technical Assistance To fund a qualified applicant to provide comprehensive professional learning opportunities…
FY27 480-20-3706 Child Care Resource and Referral Program - Child Care Assistance Program Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies are hubs for coordination of diverse child care activities…
FY27 480-20-3714 - Child Care Assistance Program- Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants Provide coordination of the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (IECMHC) program throughout the state…
FY27 480-20-3718 Leadership Training and Tiered Reimbursement – Quality Discretionary Grantee Contractor is to provide Early Childhood Leadership Training, which includes: 1.) Taking Charge of Change…
FY27 480-20-3721 Statewide CCR&R and Provider Supports and Services Contractor is to provide services for 1) statewide quality improvement and workforce professional development programs for child…
FY27 480-20-3722 All Our Kids Early Childhood Networks All Our Kids Early Childhood Networks (AOK Networks) are community-based collaborations that promote healthy pregnancies and the positive growth…
FY27 480-20-3956 AOK Networks Evaluation & Systems Support The Awardee will provide statewide evaluation, systems support, data management, training, and technical assistance for the All Our Kids…
FY27 480-20-3968 Smart Start Illinois Early Childhood Apprenticeship – Pilot The field of early childhood education (ECE) is facing a workforce crisis that can ultimately have a negative impact on…
FY27 480-20-3969 Smart Start Quality Support (SSQS) Program - Pilot The Smart Start Quality Support (SSQS) Program, formerly the ExceleRate Pilot, began in State Fiscal Year 2021 and continues to…
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.
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.
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.