Child Care Grants

Last updated August 19, 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
State	FY27 480-20-3706 Child Care Resource and Referral Program - Child Care Assistance Program	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	Child and Adult Care Food Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFMT: Support and Enhancement Grants - Child Care Certificate Program	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Women United Little Kids, Big Futures Philanthropy Fund	United Way of Lake County Inc	Rolling	$181K – $188K
Foundation	Family Literacy Fund Grant	NWT Literacy Council	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Economic Freedom: Early Care and Education Grant	Colorado Gives Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	OCCF: Community Investment Grant	Owen County Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Iowa Women's Foundation Core Grants	Iowa Women's Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Gustafson Family Fund Grant	The Dupage Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	TCFNF: Early Childhood Program Support Grant	The Community Foundation For	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Caregiver Supports and Opportunities for Early Learning Grant	The William Penn Foundation	Rolling	Up to $800K
Foundation	Small Grants for Small Children	Adirondack Foundation	Rolling	$100 – $500
Foundation	North Central Michigan CF: Community Impact Grants	Community Foundation for Northeast	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women for Women Grant	The Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $35K
Foundation	Public School Districts and Tribal Compact Schools Funding Round Grant	Washington State Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	La Plata Childcare Investment Fund	La Plata Economic Development Alliance	Rolling	$800K – $2.2M
Foundation	Child Care WAGE$ Program	Guilford County Partnership for Children Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund Grant	Berks County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Child Care Finance Program	Northwest Minnesota Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CCR&R SRTC Workforce Echo Grant	Agenda for Children	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	CFMT: Support and Enhancement Grants - Child Care Agencies	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	DCP Child Care Grants	American Physical Society	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Essentia Health Community Grant	Graceville Health Center	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-20-3968 Smart Start Illinois Early Childhood Apprenticeship – Pilot	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies

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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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