Child Care Grants

Last updated August 21, 2026

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

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Childcare Expansion Grant Program	Valley Health Foundation (vhf)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Create Healthy Grants (General/Organizational)	Create Healthy Management	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Higher Education Scholarship	Early Childhood Council of Larimer	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ACF Early Childhood Grantmaking Program	Aspen Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lisa Libraries Book Grants	Lisa Novak Community Libraries Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural Child Care Planning Grant Program (IA)	Iowa Economic Development Authority	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Routt County United Way Grant Cycle	United Way of the Yampa Valley	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Educator Expansion Grant	Guilford County Partnership for Children Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	United Way COVID-19 Economic Relief Grant	Shelby County United Fund Inc	Rolling	$275K
Foundation	Quality Improvement Incentive Grant (0-3 Star Facilities)	Smart Start of Pender County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grant	Innovis Health Llc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community INNOVATION Grant	Child Care Connection Inc	Rolling	$100K – $2M
Foundation	Kansas Career Pathway Mini-Grant	Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	CCPU Training Fund Tuition Assistance	Seiu Education and Support Fund	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Equitable Early Education Grant	Social Venture Partners Portland	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women's Giving Circle of Chautauqua County - Grantmaking Program	Chautauqua Region Community Foundation	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Child Care Capacity Incentive	Community Services for Children Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Park City and Summit County Childcare Scholarships	Park City Community Foundation	Rolling	$200 – $2K
Foundation	CFEC: Community Investment Grants (under $25,000)	Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Houston Food Bank: Kids Cafe Grant Program	The Houston Food Bank	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant	4cs of Passaic County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Basic Needs Giving Partnership- Technical Assistance Grant Cycle	Basic Needs Giving Partnership Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Lee & Florence Kvalnes Charitable Fund Grant	Delaware Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$250 – $500
Foundation	Shared Visions Preschool Program Grant	Iowa Department of Education	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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