Child Care Grants

Last updated August 17, 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	Early Learning Curriculum Grant	Parke County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Child Care Food Program	Crawford-Sebastian Community	Rolling	$35 – $60
Foundation	Southwest Region Grant	The Moniker Foundation	Rolling	$12K – $15K
Foundation	IMPROVE Child Care Grant	Child Care Connection Inc	Rolling	$100K – $2M
Foundation	COVID-19 Crisis Emergency Grants	Culpeper Wellness Foundation Inc	Rolling	$60K
Foundation	Pre-3 Support Grant Program	Bella Vista Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative Grant	United Way of Franklin County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women’s Fund Grant	Austin Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$20K – $60K
Foundation	New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program - FCI Allocation	Forward Community Investments Inc	Rolling	$55M
Foundation	Minnesota Child Care Facility Revitalization Grant	First Children's Finance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Services Grant Program	City of Hillsboro, Oregon	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Mary Black Foundation Grant	Mary Black Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Early Childhood Grant	Community Foundation of Greater	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-50-3707 Head Start	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	William and Lottie Daniel Fund Child Care Scholarship Grant	Santa Barbara Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
State	Family Child Care Provider Grant Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kennebec Savings Bank Catalyst Grant	Educare Central Maine	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Christopher Ripp Early Learning Program	Foundations in Education Inc	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	Strong Start Campaign - 2026 Annual Giving (Afterschool Scholarships)	Greater Kingsport Family Young	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NCaeyc Annual Conference Scholarship	Chatham County Partnership for Children	Rolling	$150 – $201
Foundation	WCF: Healthy Watertown Grant	Watertown Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-20-3956 AOK Networks Evaluation & Systems Support	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ChildcareTennessee Establishment and Expansion Grants	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	$1K – $100K
Foundation	COSI Scholarship	Community College of Aurora	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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