Child Care Grants

Last updated September 28, 2026

There are currently 493 open child care grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 194 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Open grants: 493; from 349 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $6,000–$100K
Total listed funding: $79.2M; across 194 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 39; 22 with a published date

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Dubuque County Child Care Solutions Fund Grant: AccessDubuqueJobs.com Investment Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Dubuque County Child Care Solutions Fund Grant, administered by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, aims to enhance childcare access and quality in the region.	Rolling	Varies
CCKA Provider Scholarship Program Crawford County Kids Association · Foundation Rolling · Varies Designed to reduce financial barriers for early childhood educators pursuing professional development. Supports the local child care workforce and ensures Crawford County children benefit from high-quality, well-trained providers.	Rolling	Varies
Early Learning Scholarship Nebraska Early Childhood · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Early Learning Scholarships helps working families pay for the high cost of quality care for children through scholarships.	Rolling	Varies
Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Grant District of Columbia Department of Health · Foundation Rolling · $350K – $415K The Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, led by the District of Columbia Department of Health, aims to enhance child development and school readiness through comprehensive home visiting services.	Rolling	$350K – $415K
Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Hiring Bonus Program Arcata Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
WY Quality Counts Wyoming Department of Workforce Services · State Rolling · Varies The WY Quality Counts' mission is to raise awareness about why quality child care matters for Wyoming's children. This program assists with funding costs related to training and education in early childhood.	Rolling	Varies
FY27 480-20-3714 - Child Care Assistance Program- Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants Early Childhood · State Rolling · Varies Provide coordination of the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (IECMHC) program throughout the state in each of the Child Care Resource and Referral’s designated (CCR&R) Service Delivery Area (SDA).	Rolling	Varies
CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund Grant Northern New York Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund Grant, established in partnership with the Northern New York Community Foundation, aims to support community programs focused on educational initiatives.	Rolling	Varies
Nelson County Community Fund Grant Charlottesville Area Community · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Nelson County Community Fund (NCCF) supports charitable initiatives within Nelson County by providing grants to local organizations.	Rolling	Varies
Youth & Families - Early Childhood Grant Lehigh Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies _NOTE: NOTE: LVCF will not run an open application cycle in the 2024-2025 grantmaking cycle.	Rolling	Varies
Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families - Child Care Equity Grant YMCA Snohomish Qalicb · Foundation Rolling · $94K This grant supports the YMCA of Snohomish County's Heatherwood Early Childhood Education Center in creating culturally-responsive, inclusive programming. YMCA of Snohomish County - Heatherwood Early Childhood Education Center	Rolling	$94K
Strengthen Indy Child Care Grant Child Care Answers of Central · Foundation Rolling · $300K	Rolling	$300K
Early Childhood Education Support Fund Grant Bartlesville Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $1K The Early Childhood Education Support Fund, managed by the Bartlesville Community Foundation, aims to provide essential financial support to licensed childcare providers in Washington County, Oklahoma.	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Family Child Care Facilities Fund RFP Grant King County Department of Community and Human Services · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K The Family Child Care Facilities Fund RFP, launched by the King County Department of Community and Human Services, aims to enhance access to quality early learning opportunities.	Rolling	Up to $50K
BLAC Fund Childcare Opportunity I Be Black Girl · Foundation Rolling · $250K	Rolling	$250K
Furchak-Ferko Annual Grant Program Erie Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $30K The Furchak-Ferko Annual Grant Program, established by Margaret Furchak Ferko, aims to address critical community gaps affecting women and families in Erie County.	Rolling	$30K
Early Care and Education Grant Program Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $20K The Early Care and Education Grant Program, initiated by the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, aims to provide funding for early care and education services for children from birth to age five in southern Minnesota.	Rolling	Up to $20K
Communityworks Endowment Fund Community Foundation of · Foundation Rolling · Varies To advance workforce development, childcare, and early childhood education.	Rolling	Varies
Woodmont Christian Church: Outreach Ministry Grant Woodmont Christian Church · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Woodmont Christian Church Outreach Ministry Grant aims to support organizations that serve those in need within the community.	Rolling	Varies
Supporting Healthy Development of Young Children Funding Opportunity Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Funded by the Rev.	Rolling	Varies
Community Grant St Mary's Medical Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Children & Family Resource Center Early Childhood Supplement Program Smart Start Partnership for Childre · Foundation Rolling · $600 CFRC provides salary supplements twice per year to early childhood educators with completed coursework.	Rolling	$600
Women's Philanthropy Fund The Don & Sybil Harrington · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Women's Philanthropy Fund provides grants to support programs and services that benefit women and families, particularly those in vulnerable situations. The fund focuses on education, health, economic opportunity, and human services.	Rolling	Varies
Innovation Grant to Expand a Child Care Program (MO) Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Innovation Grant to Expand a Child Care Program in Missouri aims to enhance access to quality child care for families by providing funding to licensed providers.	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

How much money do child care grants award?

Of the 493 open child care grants Grantable lists as of September 28, 2026, 194 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $6,000 and $100K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most child care grants?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are Early Childhood (13), State Department of Education (11), Minnesota Child Care Resource and (8), The Community Foundation of Middle (8), and 4CS of Passaic County Inc (5). In all, 349 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are child care grants due?

Of 493 open grants, 39 accept applications on a rolling basis, 22 have a published upcoming deadline, 117 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 315 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 45% fall in January–March.

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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