Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 493 active child care grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Catalyst Grant Overview: Supports new nonprofits with organizational development or the building out of a specific program. Catalyst Grants also support existing nonprofit organizations to launch new…
Partnership Grant Overview: Support for projects, services, and capital requests with well-established partners. A direct relationship with the organization allows for a sustained funding…
Community Grants Program Funder: Developmental Pathways Inc (Aurora, CO) Status: Actively accepting applications Geographic Scope: Douglas County, Arapahoe County, and the City of Aurora, Colorado…
Community Impact Funding 2026 Grant Funder: United Way for Cortland County (UWCC) Overview: UWCC awards Community Impact Funding grants to support vital Cortland County programs that strengthen…
Community Impact Grants Overview: The Community Foundation of Howard County awards grants to support nonprofits through multiple funding mechanisms, including unrestricted community endowment funds,…
Community Impact Grants Funder: United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Status: Application process is currently CLOSED. United Way will not be accepting grant applications in 2025. Funding…
Community INNOVATION Grant Status: Closed (deadline was April 14, 2023) Geographic Scope: Alaska statewide, with intentional support for rural and remote communities Funder: Child Care Connection Inc…
Community Investment Grant Status: Closed for 2025 applications Geographic Scope: Bartlesville Regional United Way service area Eligible Applicants: - Existing Partner Agencies of Bartlesville…
Community Power Initiative (CPI) Launched: June 2024 Purpose: Provide multi-year, general operating support to nonprofits serving Marin County residents. Designed to reduce administrative burden,…
Community Priorities Fund Overview: This fund utilizes a portion of lodging tax revenue to support childcare and housing for the local workforce, as well as to facilitate and enhance the visitor…
Community Relief Fund (CRF) Status: Program closed as of July 10, 2021 Geographic Scope: White, Jasper, and Pulaski counties, Indiana Funder: Sponsored project of Indiana United Ways with funding…
Community Response Fund Overview: Emergency response fund established March 19, 2020, to rapidly deploy resources to nonprofit organizations during crises (such as COVID-19 pandemic). Provides quick…
Community Response Fund Status: Active (established March 19, 2020) Geographic Scope: - Newaygo County (primary) - Lake, Mecosta, and Osceola counties (through affiliate foundations) Focus Areas:…
Community Services Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Hillsboro, Oregon Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: August 26, 2025 Summary The Community Services Grant Program, offered by the…
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies for working families to afford childcare and quality improvement funds for providers. Head Start is a separate, comprehensive program providing free preschool, health services, and family support for low-income children. Both are federally funded but operate through different channels and serve different (sometimes overlapping) populations.
Yes. Family child care homes qualify for CCDBG quality improvement funds, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements, state quality rating system incentives, and various foundation grants. Many states have specific startup and improvement grants for family child care providers. T.E.A.C.H. scholarship programs support provider education.
This is a growing focus area. Some states use ARPA funds for childcare workforce stabilization grants. CCDBG allows states to set reimbursement rates that support better wages. Foundations like the Buffett Early Childhood Fund and Pritzker Children's Initiative fund workforce compensation efforts. The T.E.A.C.H. and WAGE$ programs address provider compensation.