Child Care Grants

Last updated August 20, 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	Pueblo Day Nursery Children's Foundation Grant	Pueblo Day Nursery	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	TEACH Early Childhood® Indiana Scholarship Program	Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NKY Funders' Grants	Horizon Community Funds of Northern	Rolling	$110K
Foundation	Quality Improvement Grants	Joint Initiatives for Youth and Families	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland EXCELS	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Core Grants	Iowa Women's Foundation	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Baby Brody Pendill Scholarship	Community Foundation of Morgan County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFMT: Safety Supplemental Grants	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Childcare Grant (Kaiser)	Service Employees International	Rolling	$200
Foundation	WIIN 2107: Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant	Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pathways for Single Moms Program	The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women's Fund Grants	Ashland County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sheva Early Childhood Directors Institute	Jewish Community Centers Association Of	Rolling	$1.9M
State	Department of Education - Grants	Education Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Nest (Well-being Program)	Nebraska Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	T.E.A.C.H. Minnesota Scholarships	Minnesota Child Care Resource And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Henrietta Moebus Bolitho Memorial Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
State	SWVPP - FY27 Community-Based Provider Application	Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Child and Adult Care Food Program	Dept of Education Grants	Rolling	Varies
State	Child Care Subsidy	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-10-3700 Early Childhood Block Grant: Prevention Initiative 0-3	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Regional Child Care Coalition Grant (Capital Area Child Care Coalition Support)	Lansing Economic Area Partnership	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Community Impact Grants	Community Foundation of Howard County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MN Child Care Assistance Program	Mahube-otwa Community Action	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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