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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Charlene Tressler Memorial Scholarship Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $5K The Charlene Tressler Memorial Scholarship, offered by The San Diego Foundation, supports students in San Diego County pursuing careers in Early Childhood Education or Child Development for ages 0-5.	Rolling	$1K – $5K
NHCHF: Oral Health Grant New Hampshire Children's Health · Foundation Rolling · Varies In response to partners and grant applicants, New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation is shifting our responsive grantmaking from project related awards to general operating support.	Rolling	Varies
Winter Grant Cycle- Roanoke Valley Children’s Fund Grant Community Foundation Serving Western · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $6K The Winter Grant Cycle of the Roanoke Valley Children’s Fund supports nonprofit organizations serving children from prenatal care to age five in the Roanoke and Salem areas.	Rolling	$3K – $6K
DCAEYC NAEYC Annual Conference Scholarship District of Columbia Association for the · Foundation Rolling · Varies DCAEYC offers annual scholarships to support members in attending the NAEYC Annual Conference, the largest gathering of early childhood professionals in the world.	Rolling	Varies
Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund Maryland Department of Commerce · State Rolling · Varies The Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund is a financing resource to provide no-interest loans for capital expenses to child care providers who participate in the State Department of Education's Child Care Scholarship Program.	Rolling	Varies
The Basic Needs Giving Partnership Grant Community Foundation for the Fox Valley · Foundation Rolling · $300K The Basic Needs Giving Partnership aims to enhance equity and economic well-being in Northeast Wisconsin by providing multi-year flexible funding for collaborative initiatives addressing root causes of community issues.	Rolling	$300K
Kaiser Childcare Grant Service Employees Intl Union Local · Foundation Rolling · $200 Short-term childcare grant provided to eligible Kaiser Permanente employees to help cover childcare costs.	Rolling	$200
Child Care for Construction (CCC) Program International Brotherhood of Electrical · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Child Care for Construction program collaborates with other state agencies and community partners to provide financial assistance to help apprentices be successful.	Rolling	Varies
Best Beginnings Scholarship Bitterroot Early Learning Network · Foundation Rolling · Varies A scholarship opportunity for families interested in enrolling children in Evergreen Kids Corner Preschool. Related Tuition Costs (Evergreen Kids Corner Preschool):	Rolling	Varies
Child Care WAGE$® Program Early Years Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Child Care WAGE$® Program is a salary supplement initiative offered throughout North Carolina as a collaboration between local Smart Start partnerships, the North Carolina Partnership for Children, and the Division of Child Development…	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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