Child Care Grants

Last updated August 18, 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	Mount Rest Fund Grant	East Tennessee Foundation	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Cabarrus County, North Carolina	US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families	Rolling	$1.3M
Foundation	Bowsher-Booher Foundation Grant	Bowsher the Booher Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	CFMT: Establishment Grant	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Competitive Community Grant- Santa Fe Baby Fund ( Fall Cycle)	Santa Fe Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	John and Sally Mielke Early Years Fund for the Fox Valley Region Grant Program	Community Foundation for the Fox Valley	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	Central Christian Church Fund	Community Foundation of Elmira-corning	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Early Care and Education Grants	Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lake County Community Foundation Grant Program - Early Childhood Education Priority Area Grants	The Lake County Community	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	NAFCC Accreditation Support Program	Nebraska Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Regional Response Fund	Aspen Community Foundation	Rolling	$4.5M
Foundation	Humboldt Health Foundation - Children's Dental Angel Fund	Humboldt Area Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Robins Foundation Early Childhood Education Grants	Robins Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Impact Grants	United Way of Harrisonburg And	Rolling	$90K
Foundation	General Grant Program	Women Helping Women Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Intermountain Community Care Foundation: Child & Family Mental Well-Being Grants	Intermountain Community Care	Rolling	$5K – $100K
Foundation	Child Care Scholarship	Western Home Foundation Inc	Rolling	$14K
State	FY27 Appropriation 811.Shared Visions Technical Assistance	Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	REETAIN Bonuses	Minnesota Child Care Resource And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alice Huffard Richards Fund: Early Child Development Grants	Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	United Way Community Impact Grant	United Way of Harrisonburg And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GreenState Foundation Grant	Greenstate Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Head Start Program (Competitive Grant Award)	Spanish Speaking Unity Council Of	Rolling	$4.2M
Foundation	Lancaster Thrives Together Grant	Lancaster County Community Foundation	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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