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	CDA Awards	Minnesota Child Care Resource And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Child Care Stabilization Grant Program	Minnesota Child Care Resource And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dobles Foundation Grant	Arthur Jr Dobles & Olive G Dobles Crut	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Central Christian Church Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Elmira-corning	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Gateway Children’s Charity Grant	Youthbridge Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Minor Renovations and Repairs Grant Program (CDSS)	Ymca of San Diego County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Retention Bonus Program	Arcata Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	$2K – $6K
Foundation	Hulsebosch Hope Foundation Grant	Hulsebosch Hope Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development Community Based Childcare Planning Grant	Aberdeen Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	A Healthy Start	The Jewish Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MSF: Early Childhood Education Grant Program	The Morris Stulsaft Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Accessing Mental Health Services for Young Children and Caregivers Grant	The William Penn Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1000K
State	Child Care Grant Program	Dept of Health Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Passion Grants	Lancaster County Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Capacity Building Grants	Early Learning Indiana Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PSU-AAUP Family Friendly Fund	Portland St Univ Chapter of Aaup	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Facility Improvement Loan Forgiveness	Arcata Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	United Way of Rockbridge, Lexington & Buena Vista Grant	United Way of Rockbridge Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Itasca Area Community Response Fund	United Way of 1000 Lakes	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot	Wisconsin Community Action Program	Rolling	$1.2M
Foundation	Creche Childhood Education Fund Grant	Omaha Community Foundation	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Child Care Scholarships (VCCPSP & Project Pathfinders)	Jsargeant Reynolds Community College	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation: Augmenting Quality in Hawaii’s Independent Preschools RFP	Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Early Opportunities Initiative Grant	Brindle Foundation	Rolling	Up to $20K

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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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