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 Chobani Community Impact Fund The Chobani Community Impact Fund will prioritize programs and organizations working to combat food and nutrition insecurity in the following ways: * …
Charlene Tressler Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Charlene Tressler Memorial…
Chesapeake Human Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Chesapeake Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary The Chesapeake Human Services Grant aims to support non-profit organizations serving…
Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Funder: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Federally funded program Administrator: 4CS of Passaic County is a sponsoring organization Purpose:…
Federal grant program providing nutrition support. Applications accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis starting April 1, 2026.
Child and Adult Care Food Program Funds are used to offset meal and supplement costs to public, private nonprofit or proprietary centers licensed to provide non-residential childcare services for…
Federal grant program providing food assistance for children and adults in care settings. Applications continue throughout the year with initial deadline of 04/01/2026.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Funder: GenerationEd (part of National School Lunch Act) Program Type: Nutrition education and financial reimbursement program for childcare providers…
Child and Dependent Care Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Association For Anatomy Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Child and Dependent Care Grant, provided by…
Child and Family Development Committee Grant Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Geographic Scope: Dane County, Wisconsin Focus Areas: Programs supporting children from birth through elementary school and…
Child Care Assistance Program Overview: WFSDallas provides financial assistance to eligible families to reduce the burden of child care costs and support access to quality early childhood education.…
Child Care Business Incentive Grants Funder: Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Geographic Scope: Iowa (Cedar Rapids Metro region mentioned) Focus…
Child Care Capacity Incentive Program: Special Initiative Award (became available 2014-2015, funded through Race to the Top) Purpose: Support programs in targeted rural counties wanting to become DHS…
Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund The Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund is a financing resource to provide no-interest loans for capital expenses to child care providers who…
Child Care Career & Professional Development Fund Tuition assistance program for child-care providers and others pursuing a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Details - Agency: Salisbury…
Child Care Finance Program Geographic Scope: Northwest Minnesota (12-county service area) Program Description: A financing program launched in July 2018 to assist child care providers and communities…
Child Care Food Program Program Type: USDA reimbursement program for licensed child care providers Geographic Scope: Crawford-Sebastian counties, AR Overview: The Child Care Food Program reimburses…
Child Care for Construction (CCC) Program Overview: The Child Care for Construction program collaborates with other state agencies and community partners to provide financial assistance to help…
Child Care Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Barbara Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Child Care Grant Program by the Santa Barbara Foundation…
Overview **PURPOSE **Northwest Minnesota Foundation has been aggressively bolstering and improving the opportunities for child care professionals to be successful. Many challenges over the past few…
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies for working families to afford childcare and quality improvement funds for providers. Head Start is a separate, comprehensive program providing free preschool, health services, and family support for low-income children. Both are federally funded but operate through different channels and serve different (sometimes overlapping) populations.
Yes. Family child care homes qualify for CCDBG quality improvement funds, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements, state quality rating system incentives, and various foundation grants. Many states have specific startup and improvement grants for family child care providers. T.E.A.C.H. scholarship programs support provider education.
This is a growing focus area. Some states use ARPA funds for childcare workforce stabilization grants. CCDBG allows states to set reimbursement rates that support better wages. Foundations like the Buffett Early Childhood Fund and Pritzker Children's Initiative fund workforce compensation efforts. The T.E.A.C.H. and WAGE$ programs address provider compensation.