Last updated June 12, 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.
Overview Mission The Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation promotes the well-being of children and families in Vermont by raising funds for community-based prevention programs. Background The Turrell…
Virginia Mixed Delivery Program Funder: Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF), administered through Virginia Department of Education Program Overview: The Mixed Delivery program enables eligible…
Vision Start Program Funder: Optometric Foundation of North Dakota Geographic Scope: North Dakota (serves multiple locations including Beulah, Bismarck, Carrington, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo,…
W.K. Kellogg Foundation General Grants Program Status: Active, always open application process Geographic Scope: - Primary focus: Across the United States with generational commitments in Michigan,…
WAGE$ Salary Supplement Program Funder: Smart Start Partnership for Children Geographic Scope: North Carolina Overview: WAGE$ provides salary supplements twice per year to early childhood educators…
Washington State Complex Needs Funding Funder: Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Award Amount: $1,300,000 Geographic Scope: Snohomish County, Washington (18…
Washington State Child Care Equity Grant Funder: Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) Award Amount: $94,450 Geographic Scope: Snohomish County, Washington Focus Areas: -…
Waterman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kern Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Waterman Foundation Grant, established by the Bakersfield…
Overview Early Learning (EL) Is your primary interest to prepare children birth to age 8 for a lifetime of learning? Eligibility _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's…
Overview _NOTE: Funder is currently revisiting their grant programs. and anticipate next considering grants for health programs in spring 2025._** Ensuring the Health of the Watertown Community** The…
West Bend Community Foundation - Early Childhood Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary Overview About Us…
WG Scholarship (WomenGive) Overview: WomenGive offers child care scholarships to single mothers pursuing postsecondary education in Larimer County. Purpose: When mothers have access to reliable,…
Whitehead Foundation Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph B Whitehead Foundation Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation supports various initiatives in…
WIIN 2107: Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The…
William and Lottie Daniel Fund Child Care Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Barbara Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The William and Lottie…
Winter Grant Cycle- Roanoke Valley Children’s Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Amount: US $3,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The…
Women for Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Women for Women Grant aims to…
Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities - Annual Grant Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Tri-Cities area (Washington State) Award Amount: $2,500 - $25,000 (grants typically range within this…
Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women Helping Women Fund Tri Cities Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Women Helping Women…
Women United Grants Funder: Women United, a committee of United Way of Greater Charlottesville Status: Active; 2025 cycle completed with $60,000 awarded Geographic Scope: Greater Charlottesville…
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies for working families to afford childcare and quality improvement funds for providers. Head Start is a separate, comprehensive program providing free preschool, health services, and family support for low-income children. Both are federally funded but operate through different channels and serve different (sometimes overlapping) populations.
Yes. Family child care homes qualify for CCDBG quality improvement funds, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements, state quality rating system incentives, and various foundation grants. Many states have specific startup and improvement grants for family child care providers. T.E.A.C.H. scholarship programs support provider education.
This is a growing focus area. Some states use ARPA funds for childcare workforce stabilization grants. CCDBG allows states to set reimbursement rates that support better wages. Foundations like the Buffett Early Childhood Fund and Pritzker Children's Initiative fund workforce compensation efforts. The T.E.A.C.H. and WAGE$ programs address provider compensation.