Child Care Grants

Last updated August 12, 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
Foundation	FY26 SUBG Women's Treatment Set-Aside RFA Grant	Ohio Department of Health and Human Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Oregon Community Foundation Early Childhood Family Support Fund	St Vincent De Paul Society of Lane	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Convention Childcare Grant Program	Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES)	Rolling	Up to $250
Foundation	JSDC Daycare Expansion Assistance Program	Jamestownstutsman Development	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Central Texas Home Visiting Grant Program	St David's Foundation	Rolling	$75K – $500K
Foundation	KBC Mini-Grant Initiative	Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Foreign Credential Evaluation Scholarships	Minnesota Child Care Resource And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Response Fund	The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EQUIP Grants Program	Bright Promises Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Korum for Kids Foundation Grant	Korum for Kids Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Herzfeld Foundation: Early Childhood Education Grant	Richard and Ethel Herzfeld	Rolling	$15K – $60K
Foundation	Thriving by Three Infant and Toddler Child Care Grant	4cs of Passaic County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Early Learning Indiana Grant - Triple P for Baby	Horizon Education Alliance Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program Grant	The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Smart Start of Forsyth County Pre-K Scholarships	Smart Start of Forsyth County	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	HJF College Scholarship Program	Houston Junior Forum Endowment Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Preschool Scholarships	Cmak Sandy Hook	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Story Perch Program (Reach Out and Read)	Bird of Pray Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program	Minnesota Child Care Resource And	Rolling	$259.7M – $316.1M
Foundation	NHCHF: Health and Dental Insurance Coverage and Enrollment Funding Priority Grant	New Hampshire Children's Health	Rolling	Up to $20K
State	The Judith P. Hoyer Early Child Care and Education Enhancement Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women's Fund Grants	The Stateline Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Texas Mutual Community Funding - Generational Learning RFP Grant	Texas Mutual Insurance Company	Rolling	$25K – $100K
Foundation	Buncombe County Child Care Relief Fund	Buncombe County Partnership	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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