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.

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Up to US $50,000
KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

WELBORN BAPTIST FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

WATERTOWN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY · June 29, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

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,…

Joseph B Whitehead Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVING WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to US $35,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · March 13, 2027 · Annual Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to $60,000 total (distributed among multiple recipients)
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

WOMENS FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About Women United in Philanthropy Women United in Philanthropy (WUIP) is New Jersey’s first women’s giving circle. Since 2004, we have awarded $1,220,000 in grant funds to programs that…

UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women United Little Kids, Big Futures Philanthropy Fund Funder: United Way of Lake County, Women United Overview: Women United of Lake County distributes annual grants through its Little Kids, Big…

US $20,000 - US $60,000
AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Austin Community Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $60,000 Last Updated: July 05, 2025 Summary The Women’s Fund Grant, initiated by the Austin Community…

ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Fund Grants Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation - Women's Fund (donor-advised) Geographic Scope: Ashland County, Ohio Purpose: Support initiatives that improve the lives of women and…

THE STATELINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Fund Grants Funder: Stateline Community Foundation - Women's Fund Geographic Scope: Stateline area (Beloit, WI and surrounding region) Focus Areas: - Helping Stateline area women and girls…

PORTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Women's Fund of Porter County Funder: Porter County Community Foundation Inc (PCCF) Geographic Scope: Porter County, Indiana Focus Areas: - Programs that meet the needs of women and children - Food…

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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