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.
Mount Rest Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Tennessee Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The Mount Rest Fund Grant, established by the East Tennessee…
MSF: Early Childhood Education Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morris Stulsaft Foundation Last Updated: January 14, 2025 Summary The Morris Stulsaft Foundation is dedicated to improving the…
Overview Rochester Area Community Foundation Rochester Area Community Foundation, in partnership with generous philanthropists and community partners, works to improve the quality of life for people…
NAFCC Accreditation Support Program Funder: Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC) Geographic Scope: Nebraska Accrediting Body: National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC) Program…
Navy Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Respite Care Funder: Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Child & Youth Programs and Navy Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), administered…
NC Department of Health and Human Services Grant Programs An overview of funding opportunities for Aging and Adult services; Child Development and Early Education services; Deaf and Hard of Hearing…
NC Pre-K Program Overview: NC Pre-K offers free preschool services for eligible families in Harnett County. The program follows the public school calendar and is offered at participating Harnett…
NCaeyc Annual Conference Scholarship Funder: Chatham County Partnership for Children with funding from Women of Fearrington, Inc. Overview: Scholarships to attend the NC Association for the Education…
ND Working Parents Relief Program (WPCCR Pilot) Overview: A pilot program offered by the North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services designed to help employers attract and retain employees who…
Nelson County Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Nelson County Community Fund (NCCF) supports charitable…
New Bedford Day Nursery Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Bedford Day Nursery Fund Last Updated: July 10, 2024 Summary The New Bedford Day Nursery Fund provides essential support for educational and…
New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program Administrating Organization: Forward Community Investments (FCI) Funding Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions…
Next Gen North Early Childhood Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Amount: US $7,500 Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The Next Gen North Early Childhood…
NHCHF Emergency Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The NHCHF Emergency Funding program…
NHCHF: Health and Dental Insurance Coverage and Enrollment Funding Priority Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: April 01,…
Overview Funding Approach & Impact In response to partners and grant applicants, New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation is shifting our responsive grantmaking from project related awards to…
NJ ARP Stabilization Grant Funder: New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development Eligibility: Licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers Purpose:…
NJ Child Care Facility Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The NJ Child Care…
NJEDA Child Care Facility Improvement Program Grant Funder: New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Status: Now accepting applications Award Amount: $50,000 to $200,000 per grant Purpose:…
NKY Funders' Grants Overview: An ongoing collaborative program that convenes multiple foundations and funders around mini-grant competitions for nonprofits serving Northern Kentucky (Boone, Campbell,…
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies for working families to afford childcare and quality improvement funds for providers. Head Start is a separate, comprehensive program providing free preschool, health services, and family support for low-income children. Both are federally funded but operate through different channels and serve different (sometimes overlapping) populations.
Yes. Family child care homes qualify for CCDBG quality improvement funds, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements, state quality rating system incentives, and various foundation grants. Many states have specific startup and improvement grants for family child care providers. T.E.A.C.H. scholarship programs support provider education.
This is a growing focus area. Some states use ARPA funds for childcare workforce stabilization grants. CCDBG allows states to set reimbursement rates that support better wages. Foundations like the Buffett Early Childhood Fund and Pritzker Children's Initiative fund workforce compensation efforts. The T.E.A.C.H. and WAGE$ programs address provider compensation.