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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Convention Childcare Grant Program Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250 ASEEES offers grants of up to $250 to assist members who have childcare costs during the annual convention.	Rolling	Up to $250
JSDC Daycare Expansion Assistance Program Jamestownstutsman Development · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $50K	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Central Texas Home Visiting Grant Program St David's Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $75K – $500K	Rolling	$75K – $500K
KBC Mini-Grant Initiative Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foreign Credential Evaluation Scholarships Minnesota Child Care Resource and · Foundation Rolling · Varies Scholarships to support evaluation of foreign early childhood education credentials Program providing financial assistance for early educators with credentials from outside the United States to have their qualifications evaluated for…	Rolling	Varies
Community Response Fund The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Community Response Fund was established to rapidly deploy resources to nonprofit organizations during emergencies and crises.	Rolling	Varies
EQUIP Grants Program Bright Promises Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies _NOTE: In 2024, Bright Promises will employ our innovative process of convening leaders from across the field of early childhood care and education to help us identify the most urgent, unmet needs of Chicagoland children ages birth to five.	Rolling	Varies
Korum for Kids Foundation Grant Korum for Kids Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Korum for Kids Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance the lives of children, families, and communities in the South Puget Sound area.	Rolling	Varies
Herzfeld Foundation: Early Childhood Education Grant Richard and Ethel Herzfeld · Foundation Rolling · $15K – $60K The Herzfeld Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Early Childhood Education Grant, aimed at licensed nonprofit childcare providers in Milwaukee.	Rolling	$15K – $60K
Thriving by Three Infant and Toddler Child Care Grant 4CS of Passaic County Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies A grant program for infant and toddler child care providers with a Year 2 recertification process.	Rolling	Varies
Early Learning Indiana Grant - Triple P for Baby Horizon Education Alliance Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program Grant The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $3K The Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program, presented by the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence and the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, aims to assist middle-income families in accessing quality preschool education.	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Smart Start of Forsyth County Pre-K Scholarships Smart Start of Forsyth County · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $10K Smart Start of Forsyth County offers ten scholarships of $1,000 each to help local families access high-quality preschool programs.	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Austin Community Foundation Women's Fund Grant Charitable Holdings II · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Women's Fund at Austin Community Foundation is a collective-giving network dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for women and children in Central Texas, making annual grants that advance the economic security of women and children…	Rolling	Varies
HJF College Scholarship Program Houston Junior Forum Endowment Fund Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Preschool Scholarships Cmak Sandy Hook · Foundation Rolling · Varies CMAK provides need-based financial support to families seeking preschool education for their children.	Rolling	Varies
Story Perch Program (Reach Out and Read) Bird of Pray Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides parenting and children's books to families, giving them tools and information to better equip them for raising children.	Rolling	Varies
Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program Minnesota Child Care Resource and · Foundation Rolling · $259.7M – $316.1M Direct payments to child care programs focused on compensation for early educators	Rolling	$259.7M – $316.1M
NHCHF: Health and Dental Insurance Coverage and Enrollment Funding Priority Grant New Hampshire Children's Health · Foundation Rolling · Up to $20K The New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation offers funding for health and dental insurance coverage aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations that assist children up to age five and their families.	Rolling	Up to $20K
The Judith P. Hoyer Early Child Care and Education Enhancement Program State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies To provide comprehensive school readiness services for at-risk children birth through age six and their families. Grants provide funds to child care providers for accreditation and professional development programs for staff.	Rolling	Varies
Women's Fund Grants The Stateline Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Texas Mutual Community Funding - Generational Learning RFP Grant Texas Mutual Insurance Company · Foundation Rolling · $25K – $100K The Texas Mutual Community Funding - Generational Learning RFP aims to foster resilience and stability for working families in Texas.	Rolling	$25K – $100K
Buncombe County Child Care Relief Fund Buncombe County Partnership · Foundation Rolling · Varies To support child care centers in Buncombe County to rebuild and reopen following community crisis/disaster.	Rolling	Varies
Department of Children, Youth, and Families - Grants Children, Youth, and Families, Department of · State Rolling · Varies Transfer of some grant programs from other agencies to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) began July 2024. For current grant opportunities, please visit the DCYF website.	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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