Child Care Grants

Last updated August 14, 2026

There are currently 487 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	Women United in Philanthropy Grant	Womens Foundation of New Jersey a Nj Nonprofit Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	King County PSTAA General Child Care Facilities Fund (GCCFF)	Enterprise Community Partners Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Early Learning Scholarships	Mahube-otwa Community Action	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ND Working Parents Relief Program (WPCCR Pilot)	Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Chesapeake Human Services Grant	City of Chesapeake	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Parent Subsidy Program	Arcata Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Community Grant Program	St Mary's Regional Health Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dubuque County Child Care Solutions Fund Grant: Wage Support Supplement	Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	EQUIP (Early Education Quality Improvement Program)	First Up	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Innovation Grant to Start-Up a New Child Care Program (MO)	Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tuition Aid Program Grant	Mcinerny Foundation--	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Waterman Foundation Grant	Kern Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Fall Grant Opportunities: Health & Human Services- Campbell Endowment	Grand Traverse Regional Community	Rolling	$2K – $4K
Foundation	Father Arthur J. Dubé-Emma J. Rossignol Child Care Endowment	Educare Central Maine	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Quality Improvement Grant	Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative (KRC) - Early Child Care Programs	Future Ready Five	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Student-Parent Success Model (Community College Partnership)	Women's Foundation of Alabama	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Edward H. Daveis Benevolent Fund Grant	Maine Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Dubuque County Child Care Solutions Fund Grant: AccessDubuqueJobs.com Investment	Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CCKA Provider Scholarship Program	Crawford County Kids Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Early Learning Scholarship	Nebraska Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Grant	District of Columbia Department of Health	Rolling	$350K – $415K
Foundation	Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Hiring Bonus Program	Arcata Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
State	WY Quality Counts	Wyoming Department of Workforce Services	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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