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.

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Children's Outreach Overview: Provides financial assistance to the legal dependents of Missouri Master Masons or Missouri female members of the Order of the Eastern Star. This program alleviates the…

Up to $1,000,000 program funding
Foundations in Education Inc · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Christopher Ripp Early Learning Program Overview: A comprehensive early learning initiative created through a $1 million gift to provide academic enrichment, remediation assistance, and family…

THE CHILDREN'S HEARING INSTITUTE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Clarke New York Family Literacy Program Funder: The Children's Hearing Institute (CHI) Overview: A funded initiative aimed at supporting families with deaf and hard of hearing children through…

EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Tennessee Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund,…

Josephine County Educational Fund Inc · June 30, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Coalition for Kids Fund Funder: Redwood Foundation for Education (formerly Josephine County Educational Fund Inc) Established: 2020 Geographic Scope: Josephine County, Oregon Focus Areas: - Programs…

Redwood Foundation for Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coalition for Kids Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Redwood Foundation for Education Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The Coalition for Kids Fund, established in 1991, aims to enhance the…

NOBLE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cole Center Family YMCA Restricted Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Noble County Community Foundation Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Cole Center Family YMCA Restricted Fund, established…

City of San Leandro · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP) Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of San Leandro Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP) in San Leandro provides vital…

FIRST CARE MEDICAL SERVICES · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its…

ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Foundation Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities…

NORTHERN PINES MEDICAL CENTER · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its…

BRIDGES MEDICAL CENTER · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across their…

INNOVIS HEALTH LLC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health LLC Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its…

ESSENTIA HEALTH MOOSE LAKE · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its…

DEER RIVER HEALTHCARE CENTER INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Grant Program Funder: Essentia Health Website: essentiahealth.org Overview Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its service area. The…

ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its…

SMDC MEDICAL CENTER · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Grant Program Funder: Essentia Health Overview: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across their service area. They support projects and programs…

ST MARY'S REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Grant Program Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Program Description: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in…

UNITED WAY OF BENTON & FRANKLIN COUNTIES · March 31, 2027 · Biennial Foundation

Community Grants Funder: United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties Geographic Scope: Benton & Franklin Counties, Washington Mission: United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties collaborates to support…

YELLOWSTONE CLUB COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · October 22, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Capital Grant Overview: One-time investment in the growth or expansion of a partner organization to meet a specific need. Supports construction, renovation, land purchase, or other capital projects…

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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