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.
Head Start Program Funder: Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grant Number: 08CH011419 Administrator: Action for Eastern…
Head Start Program (Competitive Grant Award) Funder: Office of Head Start (Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) Award Amount: $4.2 million per year…
Head Start/Early Head Start Program Funder: GenerationEd (supported by Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Grant Number…
Healthy Beginnings, Active Futures Grant Overview: Grant to improve the quality of outdoor learning environments in early childhood settings and encourage active, outdoor play. Funding Source: $1.2…
Healthy Homes for Healthy Kids A collaborative, Federal grant program (MDH and MDE) to assist in abatement of lead in homes for children 18 years and younger who have confirmed elevated blood lead…
Healthy Kids Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan Health Endowment Fund Amount: Up to US $750,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The Healthy Kids Initiative Grant aims to enhance…
Henrietta Moebus Bolitho Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 20, 2025 Summary The Henrietta Moebus Bolitho Memorial Scholarship, offered…
Herzfeld Foundation: Early Childhood Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard & Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc. Amount: US $15,000 - US $60,000 Last Updated: May 05, 2025 Summary The Herzfeld…
High Mountain Hay Fever Children's Health Fund Geographic Scope: Custer County, Colorado Focus Areas: Children's health (birth to 18 years), including but not limited to: - Accessibility of…
Higher Education Scholarship Funder: Early Childhood Council of Larimer (Northern Colorado Kids Thrive) Geographic Scope: Larimer County, Colorado (prioritized); broader eligibility available…
Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant Funder: New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development Eligibility: Licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers…
HJF College Scholarship Program Funder: Houston Junior Forum Geographic Scope: Greater Houston area, TX Program Background: Established to provide multi-year scholarships to students. To date, the…
Hot Springs Area Community Foundation: Early Literacy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 25, 2025 Summary The Hot…
Houston Food Bank: Kids Cafe Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Houston Food Bank Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Houston Food Bank's Kids…
Overview _NOTE: New Grantee Applicants---Organizations interested in applying for an HHF program grant must complete the Prospective Grantee Application Survey by the LOI deadline above. This survey…
Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Educational Loan Forgiveness Funder: Humboldt County / North Edge Financing (Arcata Economic Development Corporation) Program Status: In development…
Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Facility Improvement Loan Forgiveness Funder: Humboldt County / North Edge Financing (Arcata Economic Development Corporation) Program Status: In development…
Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Hiring Bonus Program Funder: Humboldt County / North Edge Financing (Arcata Economic Development Corporation) Program Status: In development (announced as…
Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Parent Subsidy Program Funder: Humboldt County / North Edge Financing (Arcata Economic Development Corporation) Program Status: Open (as of September 2024)…
Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Retention Bonus Program Funder: Humboldt County Board of Supervisors / North Edge Financing (Arcata Economic Development Corporation) Program Status: Active…
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.