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.
Capital Improvement Grant Overview: A competitive grant opportunity for nonprofit early childhood programs to increase the quality of indoor and outdoor spaces. Geographic Scope: Colorado (statewide)…
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood provides grants…
CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund…
Care Worker Tax Credit Mini-Grants Status: Application period currently open Geographic Scope: Colorado statewide Background: Established to support FFN providers in accessing the Care Worker Tax…
Caregiver Supports and Opportunities for Early Learning Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Amount: Up to US $800,000 Last Updated: December 20, 2025 Summary The William Penn…
CBT: Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia Basin Trust Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The CBT Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program…
CCKA Child Care Scholarship Program Organization: Crawford County Kids Association (IL, US) Purpose: Designed to help families struggling with child care costs who don't qualify for Illinois' CCAP…
CCKA Provider Scholarship Program Organization: Crawford County Kids Association (IL, US) Purpose: Designed to reduce financial barriers for early childhood educators pursuing professional…
CCPU Training Fund Tuition Assistance Funder: SEIU Education & Support Fund Geographic Scope: California Program Overview: The Tuition Assistance Fund supports family child care providers in reaching…
CCR&R SRTC Workforce Echo Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Agenda For Children Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The CCR&R SRTC Workforce Echo Grant aims to support…
CDA Awards Status: Active Geographic Scope: Minnesota Purpose: Awards related to Child Development Associate (CDA) credential programs Overview: Program supporting early educators in obtaining and…
Overview _Note: Send a letter, no more than 2 pages, to The Cemala Foundation describing your grant request_ The Cemala Foundation The Cemala Foundation is a 30-year-old family foundation that seeks…
Central Christian Church Fund Award Range: $1,000 - $5,000 Geographic Scope: Chemung County Eligible Organizations: Protestant governed human service organizations Funding Priorities: - Child care…
Central Christian Church Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The…
Central Texas Home Visiting Grant Program: A Good Start is a Healthy Start Geographic Scope: Central Texas Focus Area: Home visiting programs for young children (prenatal to age five) and their…
CFEC: Community Investment Grants (under $25,000) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elkhart County Amount: Up to US $24,999 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Community…
Overview _Note: These applications are invitation-only after providers have completed the required steps with pre-licensing. The pre-licensing deadline is represented by the pre-proposal deadline._…
Overview Grant Funding ChildcareTennessee administers a variety of grants to child care programs licensed with the Tennessee Department of Human Services to support early childhood education in…
CFMT: Safety Supplemental Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The CFMT: Safety Supplemental Grants…
CFMT: Support and Enhancement Grants - Child Care Agencies Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The CFMT…