HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Humboldt Health Foundation - Children's Dental Angel Fund Overview: Provides dental assistance to children in Humboldt County through the Humboldt Health Foundation. Geographic Scope: Humboldt…
Child Care Grants
Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 493 active child care grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
493 grants
Foundation
Updated daily
What child care grants are open right now?
Up to $100,000
Illinois Primary Health Care Association · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation and Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation COVID-19 Oral Health Capacity Building Grants Funder: Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation (ILCHF) and Delta…
Varies
INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HYGIENE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: Guidelines will be available to those applicants who are invited to submit full proposals._ Early Childhood Grants IMH seeks to strengthen and sustain policies, programs, and…
PRESCHOOL PROMISE INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Impact of Conscious Discipline Research Grant Overview: A highly competitive federal research grant from the U.S. Department of Education to study the impact of Conscious Discipline on classroom…
$100,000 - $2,000,000
Child Care Connection Inc · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
IMPROVE Child Care Grant Status: Details limited in provided content; appears to be companion program to Community INNOVATION Grant Geographic Scope: Alaska statewide Funder: Child Care Connection…
Up to $5,000 per facility (larger loans considered case-by-case)
NCCF PROPERTY INVESTMENTS INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
In-Home Childcare Start-Up Loan Program Funder: Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) - Economic Impact Fund Purpose: Provide affordable loans to new, in-home childcare providers to cover capital…
CHILDREN'S INVESTMENT FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Inclusive Futures Capital Grant Program Funder: Children's Investment Fund (CIF) with support from Liberty Mutual Foundation Program Type: Capital grants for accessibility projects Geographic Scope:…
THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Increasing Enrollment in High-Quality Early Childhood Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The William Penn Foundation is offering…
Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Indiana Accreditation Support Project Status: Active Geographic Scope: Indiana Overview: Helps early childhood education providers navigate the accreditation process. Focus Areas - Supporting…
Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Indiana CDA Community Programs Status: Active Geographic Scope: Indiana Overview: Program empowering early childhood educators with greater knowledge and advanced skills to better meet children's…
PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF LINCOLN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Individual Professional Development Program (IPDP) Funder: Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties (PFCLG) Geographic Scope: Lincoln and Gaston Counties, North Carolina Program…
BUNCOMBE COUNTY PARTNERSHIP · Rolling / Open Foundation
Infant & Toddler Child Care Expansion Grant Status: Currently not accepting applications (as of March 2026). Grant is pursuing future funding to reopen this process. Purpose: To increase the…
FIRST UP · July 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Infant Toddler Proficiency Certificate Program Overview: A free certificate program offered in partnership with the Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organization (ECE PDO) that…
$600 - $4,000 per year
SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDRE · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation
Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$ Plus Funder: DCDEE (Department of Child Development and Early Education) Geographic Scope: North Carolina Overview: AWARD$ Plus provides salary supplements twice per…
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Rolling / Open Foundation
Innovation Grant to Expand a Child Care Program (MO) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Innovation Grant to…
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Rolling / Open Foundation
Innovation Grant to Start-Up a New Child Care Program (MO) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview Note: The…
US $5,000 - US $100,000
INTERMOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CARE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Intermountain Community Care Foundation: Child & Family Mental Well-Being Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Intermountain Community Care Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated:…
Up to US $50,000
IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Iowa Women's Foundation Core Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Womens Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Iowa Women's Foundation Core Grants aim to support…
United Way of Iredell County Inc · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Iredell County COVID-19 Education Fund Funder: Joint partnership between United Way of Iredell County, Iredell County Government, and Iredell-Statesville School System Geographic Scope: Iredell…
UNITED WAY OF 1000 LAKES · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Itasca Area Community Response Fund Administrators: United Way of 1000 Lakes and Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Program Type: COVID-19 emergency relief and community recovery fund Launch…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between childcare grants and Head Start?
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies for working families to afford childcare and quality improvement funds for providers. Head Start is a separate, comprehensive program providing free preschool, health services, and family support for low-income children. Both are federally funded but operate through different channels and serve different (sometimes overlapping) populations.
Can family child care providers get grants?
Yes. Family child care homes qualify for CCDBG quality improvement funds, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements, state quality rating system incentives, and various foundation grants. Many states have specific startup and improvement grants for family child care providers. T.E.A.C.H. scholarship programs support provider education.
Are there grants for childcare worker wages?
This is a growing focus area. Some states use ARPA funds for childcare workforce stabilization grants. CCDBG allows states to set reimbursement rates that support better wages. Foundations like the Buffett Early Childhood Fund and Pritzker Children's Initiative fund workforce compensation efforts. The T.E.A.C.H. and WAGE$ programs address provider compensation.
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