Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 493 active child care grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
Texas Mutual Community Funding - Generational Learning RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Mutual Insurance Company Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Texas…
The Basic Needs Giving Partnership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $300,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Basic Needs Giving…
The Judith P. Hoyer Early Child Care and Education Enhancement Program To provide comprehensive school readiness services for at-risk children birth through age six and their families. Grants provide…
The Nest (Well-being Program) Funder: Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC) Program Name/Tagline: Healthy Rest, Happy Nest Geographic Scope: Nebraska Focus Areas: - Educator well-being -…
The Schmeeckle Private Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Tr Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Schmeeckle Private Foundation Grants aim to enrich lives in…
Therapeutic Child Care Grant / Building Blocks for Success Pilot Overview: A pilot program focused on implementing trauma-informed care practices and therapeutic approaches in early childhood…
Thriving by Three Infant and Toddler Child Care Grant Funder: New Jersey Department of Family Development (DFD) Overview: A grant program for infant and toddler child care providers with a Year 2…
Tom Holder Memorial Scholarships for Kids Funder: Carroll County Arts Council Inc (scholarship fund established by friends and family in memory of Tom Holder) Geographic Scope: Carroll County,…
Tuition Aid Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McInerny Foundation Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Tuition Aid Program offers grants to educational institutions in Hawaii serving…
UFCW Local One Child Care Grant Status: Active (2025 application cycle announced February 25, 2025; 2026 cycle announced February 24, 2026) Focus Area: Child care subsidies for union members and…
United Tompkins Impact Fund (UTIF) Overview: UTIF grants are awarded on a 2-year cycle to agencies and organizations that address identified priorities to meet community needs. Key Details: - Cycle…
Overview United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Community Impact Grant MOVING ALICE FROM CRISIS → SURVIVAL → SUSTAINABILITY ALICE® is a project that focuses on community members who are…
United Way COVID-19 Economic Relief Grant Funder: Shelby County United Fund (SCUFFY) and Blue River Community Foundation, in partnership with Lilly Endowment, Inc. and Indiana United Ways Award…
United Way of Greenville County Organizational Grants Status: Grant cycle not currently open. Next cycle expected in 2026. Geographic Scope: Greenville County, South Carolina Focus Areas: - Housing…
United Way of Rockbridge, Lexington & Buena Vista Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of Rockbridge, Lexington & Buena Vista Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The United Way of Rockbridge,…
United Way of Whatcom County Community Impact Grants Organization: United Way of Whatcom County Contact: (360) 733-8670 | hello@unitedwaywhatcom.org | 1500 Cornwall Ave Ste 203, Bellingham, WA…
Upstream Fund Funder: Hudson Headwaters Health Network Overview: A special donor-restricted fund that supports community-based projects addressing food insecurity, housing insecurity, transportation,…
Urban and Community Forestry- Green Schoolyards Supplemental - NonProfit Child Care Facilities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Amount: US…
UWGNB Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of Greater New Bedford Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The UWGNB Community Impact Grants aim to…
Overview United Way of Greater New Bedford (UWGNB) Vision statement We envision a region where all people have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Mission statement We…
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies for working families to afford childcare and quality improvement funds for providers. Head Start is a separate, comprehensive program providing free preschool, health services, and family support for low-income children. Both are federally funded but operate through different channels and serve different (sometimes overlapping) populations.
Yes. Family child care homes qualify for CCDBG quality improvement funds, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements, state quality rating system incentives, and various foundation grants. Many states have specific startup and improvement grants for family child care providers. T.E.A.C.H. scholarship programs support provider education.
This is a growing focus area. Some states use ARPA funds for childcare workforce stabilization grants. CCDBG allows states to set reimbursement rates that support better wages. Foundations like the Buffett Early Childhood Fund and Pritzker Children's Initiative fund workforce compensation efforts. The T.E.A.C.H. and WAGE$ programs address provider compensation.