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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Women's Giving Circle of Chautauqua County - Grantmaking Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Chautauqua County Focus Areas: 2025 priority - Addressing Childcare Scarcity and Access in Chautauqua…
Women's Legacy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Women's Legacy Fund Grant,…
Women's Philanthropy Fund Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Geographic Scope: Texas Panhandle Program Description: The Women's Philanthropy Fund provides grants to support programs and services that…
Woodmont Christian Church: Outreach Ministry Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Woodmont Christian Church Outreach Ministry Grant aims…
WY Quality Counts The WY Quality Counts' mission is to raise awareness about why quality child care matters for Wyoming's children. This program assists with funding costs related to training and…
Overview _NOTE: NOTE: LVCF will not run an open application cycle in the 2024-2025 grantmaking cycle. 2023-2024 grantees were selected to receive a two-year funding award, contingent upon meeting the…
YPC Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge's…
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies for working families to afford childcare and quality improvement funds for providers. Head Start is a separate, comprehensive program providing free preschool, health services, and family support for low-income children. Both are federally funded but operate through different channels and serve different (sometimes overlapping) populations.
Yes. Family child care homes qualify for CCDBG quality improvement funds, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements, state quality rating system incentives, and various foundation grants. Many states have specific startup and improvement grants for family child care providers. T.E.A.C.H. scholarship programs support provider education.
This is a growing focus area. Some states use ARPA funds for childcare workforce stabilization grants. CCDBG allows states to set reimbursement rates that support better wages. Foundations like the Buffett Early Childhood Fund and Pritzker Children's Initiative fund workforce compensation efforts. The T.E.A.C.H. and WAGE$ programs address provider compensation.