Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 493 active child care grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Private Pre-K Scholarships Status: Active Geographic Scope: Bucks County, Pennsylvania Focus Areas: Early childhood education, pre-K tuition assistance Target Population: Low- and moderate-income…
Professional Development Scholarship Funder: Early Childhood Council of Larimer (Northern Colorado Kids Thrive) Geographic Scope: Larimer County, Colorado Overview: Reimbursement for providers and…
Promising Ventures Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc Last Updated: January 28, 2025 Summary The Promising Ventures Fellowship (PVF) is a unique 5-month…
PSU-AAUP Family Friendly Fund Purpose: Reimburses caregiving costs incurred during unexpected interference with work demands. Geographic Scope: Portland State University, Oregon, US Eligibility: -…
Public School Districts and Tribal Compact Schools Funding Round Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary Overview Washington State…
Pueblo Day Nursery Children's Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pueblo Day Nursery Children's Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Pueblo Day Nursery…
Quality Improvement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Quality Improvement Grant, offered…
Quality Improvement Grants Funder: Bright Futures (CO, US) Geographic Scope: San Miguel County, Colorado Program Description: Strong Start offers grants to improve the quality of early childhood care…
Quality Improvement Grants Status: NOW OPEN - Apply Today Funder: Joint Initiatives Focus: Quality improvement for early childhood programs Note: Limited details available in provided content.…
Quality Improvement Incentive Grant Organization: Smart Start of Pender County Purpose: Assists eligible 0-3 star child care facilities in increasing the quality of care provided to young children.…
Quality Maintenance Bonus Incentive Grant Organization: Smart Start of Pender County Purpose: Assists eligible 4-5 Star child care facilities in maintaining high quality of care they provide to young…
QuikTrip Donations: At-Risk Youth and Early Childhood Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: QuikTrip Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary QuikTrip is dedicated to supporting at-risk youth and…
Rapid Response Grants Funder: Women's Foundation of Mississippi Geographic Scope: Mississippi statewide Purpose: Emergency funding for organizations directly serving vulnerable women and families…
REALTORS® Community Foundation Annual Grants Funder: Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR) — 501(c)(3) charitable organization Mission: Improve the quality of life in the Boise region through…
REETAIN Bonuses Status: Active Geographic Scope: Minnesota Purpose: Bonus payments for early childhood educators Overview: Program providing financial bonuses to early childhood educators. According…
Regina Presley Fund - Early Childhood Education Tuition Assistance Geographic Scope: Decatur, GA (Frasier Center at Decatur High School) Honoree: Regina Presley, longtime beloved caregiver at the…
Regional Child Care Coalition Grant Overview: Renewed funding administered through the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) via the State of Michigan's MiLEAP (Michigan Lifelong Education,…
Regional Child Care Health Consultative Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Amount: Approximately US $1,500,000 Last Updated: April…
RFP: Organizations Serving Children 0-36 months old Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samuel N & Mary Castle Foundation Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Samuel N. & Mary Castle Foundation is…
RFP: PHSKC BSK Investing Early Together: Community-Based Parenting Supports (CBPS) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: King County Department of Community and Human Services Amount: US $50,000 - US $280,000…
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies for working families to afford childcare and quality improvement funds for providers. Head Start is a separate, comprehensive program providing free preschool, health services, and family support for low-income children. Both are federally funded but operate through different channels and serve different (sometimes overlapping) populations.
Yes. Family child care homes qualify for CCDBG quality improvement funds, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements, state quality rating system incentives, and various foundation grants. Many states have specific startup and improvement grants for family child care providers. T.E.A.C.H. scholarship programs support provider education.
This is a growing focus area. Some states use ARPA funds for childcare workforce stabilization grants. CCDBG allows states to set reimbursement rates that support better wages. Foundations like the Buffett Early Childhood Fund and Pritzker Children's Initiative fund workforce compensation efforts. The T.E.A.C.H. and WAGE$ programs address provider compensation.