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.

487 grants
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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFNV Community Investment Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Amount: US $15,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The CFNV Community…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

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: * …

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

City of Chesapeake · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

4CS OF PASSAIC COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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:…

GENERATIONED · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

American Association for Anatomy · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE KIDS FUND INC · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

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…

Dallas County Local Workforce Development Board · Rolling / Open Foundation

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.…

CEDAR RAPIDS METRO · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$35-$60 per month per child
Crawford-Sebastian Community · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to US $15,000
SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open 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…

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Child Care Partnership Grant (CCPG) Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce Status: Award announced October 10, 2025 Geographic Scope: Mason County, WA Focus Areas: - Development of local…

$14,400 total (distributed among recipients)
WESTERN HOME FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Child Care Scholarship Funder: Western Home Foundation Inc Overview: The Child Care Scholarship program recognizes the dedication and service of Western Home Communities employees while supporting…

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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