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.
No Kid Hungry Grant Funder: No Kid Hungry (campaign of Share Our Strength) Award Amount: $25,000 Geographic Scope: National initiative including Nebraska Focus Areas: - Decreasing food insecurity in…
Overview Community Impact Guidelines About Funds Available A portion of funds awarded during the Community Impact grant cycle is set aside specifically for programs addressing health for youth under…
Northland Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $31,800 Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The Northland Community…
Nurture Through Nature Overview: A nature-based learning initiative designed to integrate nature-based learning into early childhood education programs, fostering joyful and enriching connections…
OCCF: Community Investment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Owen County Community Foundation Amount: US $1,001 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The OCCF Community Investment Grant…
Oregon Community Foundation Early Childhood Family Support Fund Funder: Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) Award Amount: $50,000 Geographic Scope: Lane County, Oregon Focus Areas: - Early childhood…
Overview Parents & Caregivers Organizing Fund The Parents & Caregivers Organizing Fund will move money to grassroots communities organizing for change in early childhood systems across Philadelphia.…
Park City and Summit County Childcare Scholarships Overview: Local childcare scholarships funded by Park City ($1 million) and Summit County ($130,000) investments to support the stability of the…
Passion Grants Overview: The Lancaster County Community Foundation's Passion Grants convert donors' passions into impact through supporting programming in a broad range of focus areas. Focus Areas…
Pathway I Early Learning Scholarship Overview: An Early Learning Scholarship that helps families pay for high-quality child care and early education to prepare children for school. Scholarship funds…
Pathways for Single Moms Program Funder: Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona Overview: Pathways for Single Moms is a program offered by WFSA, mentioned in the main navigation. The foundation…
Paul and Patricia Strickler Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Fund Overview: This scholarship fund honors two long-time volunteers of the United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County and Success By 6.…
Penny Allison Early Childhood Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carbon County Community Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $500 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Penny Allison Early Childhood…
Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Child Care Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh Foundation…
Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund provides…
Overview _NOTE: Before starting the application process, please contact us to discuss your organization’s work._ Our History Bella Vista Foundation (BVF) is the legacy of sisters Georgiana Gerlinger…
Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Programs Overview: PCEF administers Pre-K scholarship programs supported through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Geographic Scope:…
Prenatal to Five (P-5) Innovation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: King County Department of Community and Human Services Amount: Up to US $85,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The…
Preschool Scholarship Program Funder: United Way of Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties Geographic Scope: Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties, WA Program Purpose: To bridge the gap for families earning too much…
Preschool Scholarships Geographic Scope: Greater Waterbury area and local community (Connecticut) Focus Areas: Need-based financial support for preschool education Program Description: CMAK provides…
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies for working families to afford childcare and quality improvement funds for providers. Head Start is a separate, comprehensive program providing free preschool, health services, and family support for low-income children. Both are federally funded but operate through different channels and serve different (sometimes overlapping) populations.
Yes. Family child care homes qualify for CCDBG quality improvement funds, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements, state quality rating system incentives, and various foundation grants. Many states have specific startup and improvement grants for family child care providers. T.E.A.C.H. scholarship programs support provider education.
This is a growing focus area. Some states use ARPA funds for childcare workforce stabilization grants. CCDBG allows states to set reimbursement rates that support better wages. Foundations like the Buffett Early Childhood Fund and Pritzker Children's Initiative fund workforce compensation efforts. The T.E.A.C.H. and WAGE$ programs address provider compensation.