Child Care Grants

Last updated August 13, 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	Dr. Chao-ying & Sue Wu Early Learning Scholarship Grant	Chuckanut Health Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DFD Child Care and Disability Travel Assistance Grant	American Physical Society	Rolling	Up to $200
Foundation	MERA Award (Merit and/or ERA Award)	Community Services for Children Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Response Fund	The Amazing X Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GSCF: Fund for Early Childhood Care, Education & Development Grants	Greater Salina Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Family Child Care Professional Learning Cohort	Joint Initiatives for Youth and Families	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	General Grant Program	Ohio Childrens Foundation	Rolling	$600 – $20K
Foundation	SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education) Grant	Down East Partnership for Children	Rolling	Varies
State	Child Development and Early Education Grant Opportunities		Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Franklin County RISE Idea Fund	Future Ready Five	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Tait Foundation Grants	Frank M Tait Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $85K
Foundation	West Bend Community Foundation - Early Childhood Education Grant	Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Guttman Foundation Grant	Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFMT: Expansion Grant	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Frey Foundation Grant	Frey Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Enrollment and Movement Incentives	Community Services for Children Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grants for Childcare Programs in Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Partnership For	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Child Care Assistance Program	Dallas County Local Workforce Development Board	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Preschool Scholarship Program	United Way of Cowlitz County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Erie's Future Fund Scholarship	Early Connections Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Charlene Tressler Memorial Scholarship Grant	The San Diego Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
State	Department of Education - Competitive Grant Opportunities	Education Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NHCHF: Oral Health Grant	New Hampshire Children's Health	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Winter Grant Cycle- Roanoke Valley Children’s Fund Grant	Community Foundation Serving Western	Rolling	$3K – $6K

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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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