Child Care Grants

Last updated August 17, 2026

There are currently 484 active child care grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	NJ Child Care Facility Grant	State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Next Gen North Early Childhood Development Grant	Delaware Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$8K
Foundation	UWGNB Community Impact Grants	United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	Smart Start Funded Activities - Contractors RFP	Region a Partnership for Children	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Power Initiative (CPI) - General Operating Grants	Marin Community Foundation	Rolling	$10M
Foundation	Gender Economic Equity Program (GEEP)	Womens Way	Rolling	$235K – $705K
Foundation	ECE Buell Professional Training Scholarship	Early Childhood Council of La Plata	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Montgomery County Children's Opportunity Alliance Pre-K Capacity Building Grant	Montgomery County Childrens Opportunity Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Healthy Beginnings, Active Futures Grant	Healthy Child Care Colorado	Rolling	$158K
Foundation	Focus Grants	Outer Banks Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Foundation-Directed Grantmaking	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $150K
Foundation	AWARD$ - Infant-Toddler Educator	Randolph County Partnership For	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Early Childhood Intervention RFA Grant	Texas Health and Human Services	Rolling	$2.3M
Foundation	Iredell County COVID-19 Education Fund	United Way of Iredell County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Stranahan Foundation Early Childhood Education Funding Grant	Stranahan Foundation	Rolling	Up to $500K
State	Department of Human Services - Grants and RFPs	Human Services Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Child Care Grant Program	Santa Barbara Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Child Care Services Grants	Minnesota Child Care Resource And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kiwanis 100th Anniversary Grant	Kiwanis Foundation of Tampa Inc	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Bright & Early DuPage	The Dupage Community Foundation	Rolling	$30K – $50K
Foundation	Community Grants Program	Developmental Pathways Inc	Rolling	$100K – $300K
Foundation	My Hands My Voice Fund – Signing for Very Young Children Grants	Rochester Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Annual Meeting Funding: Child Care Grants	American Historical Association	Rolling	Up to $250
Foundation	REALTORS® Community Foundation Annual Grants	Boise Regional Realtors Inc	Rolling	$30K – $32K

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About 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.

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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