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
State	FY27 480-20-3714 - Child Care Assistance Program- Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	Child and Adult Care Food Program - Federal Grant	Dept of Education Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund Grant	Northern New York Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nelson County Community Fund Grant	Charlottesville Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth & Families - Early Childhood Grant	Lehigh Valley Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families - Child Care Equity Grant	Ymca Snohomish Qalicb	Rolling	$94K
Foundation	Strengthen Indy Child Care Grant	Child Care Answers of Central	Rolling	$300K
Foundation	Early Childhood Education Support Fund Grant	Bartlesville Community Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Family Child Care Facilities Fund RFP Grant	King County Department of Community and Human Services	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	BLAC Fund Childcare Opportunity	I Be Black Girl	Rolling	$250K
Foundation	Furchak-Ferko Annual Grant Program	Erie Community Foundation	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	Early Care and Education Grant Program	Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Communityworks Endowment Fund	Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Woodmont Christian Church: Outreach Ministry Grant	Woodmont Christian Church	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Supporting Healthy Development of Young Children Funding Opportunity	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grant	St Mary's Medical Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Children & Family Resource Center Early Childhood Supplement Program	Smart Start Partnership for Childre	Rolling	$600
Foundation	Women's Philanthropy Fund	The Don & Sybil Harrington	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Innovation Grant to Expand a Child Care Program (MO)	Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Child Care Grant Programs	Northwest Minnesota Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program	Early Connections Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Smart Start Subsidy	Columbus County Partnership for Children Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Family Engagement Prize	Early Learning Indiana Inc	Rolling	$25K
State	School Breakfast Program	State Department of Education	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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