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.
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation
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,…
THE DON & SYBIL HARRINGTON · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
$110,000 total distributed annually (varies by recipient)
UNITED WAY OF GREATER RICHMOND · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation
WomenRise Scholarship Program Overview: WomenRise is an annual scholarship program designed to empower single mothers by eliminating the financial barrier of childcare costs while they pursue college…
WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services · Rolling / Open State
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…
LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge · Rolling / Open Foundation
YPC Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge's…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between childcare grants and Head Start?
- The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies for working families to afford childcare and quality improvement funds for providers. Head Start is a separate, comprehensive program providing free preschool, health services, and family support for low-income children. Both are federally funded but operate through different channels and serve different (sometimes overlapping) populations.
- Can family child care providers get grants?
- Yes. Family child care homes qualify for CCDBG quality improvement funds, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements, state quality rating system incentives, and various foundation grants. Many states have specific startup and improvement grants for family child care providers. T.E.A.C.H. scholarship programs support provider education.
- Are there grants for childcare worker wages?
- This is a growing focus area. Some states use ARPA funds for childcare workforce stabilization grants. CCDBG allows states to set reimbursement rates that support better wages. Foundations like the Buffett Early Childhood Fund and Pritzker Children's Initiative fund workforce compensation efforts. The T.E.A.C.H. and WAGE$ programs address provider compensation.