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

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…

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

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…

$300,000 total ($100,000 per funding area)
DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

UNITED WAY FOR CORTLAND COUNTY INC · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

UNITED WAY OF HARRISONBURG AND · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

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…

Varies by project
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HOWARD COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Impact Grants Overview: The Community Foundation of Howard County awards grants to support nonprofits through multiple funding mechanisms, including unrestricted community endowment funds,…

$100,000 - $2,000,000
Child Care Connection Inc · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

BARTLESVILLE REGIONAL UNITED WAY IN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Investment Grant Status: Closed for 2025 applications Geographic Scope: Bartlesville Regional United Way service area Eligible Applicants: - Existing Partner Agencies of Bartlesville…

MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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,…

Columbine Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

WHITE COUNTY UNITED WAY INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Response Fund Status: Active (established March 19, 2020) Geographic Scope: - Newaygo County (primary) - Lake, Mecosta, and Osceola counties (through affiliate foundations) Focus Areas:…

The Amazing X Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

City of Hillsboro, Oregon · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Communityworks Endowment Fund Purpose: To advance workforce development, childcare, and early childhood education. Eligibility: - 501(c)(3) organizations or units of government - Must advance…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Communityworks Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Quincy Area Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary Overview Note: A Letter of Inquiry is required prior to the…

Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley · Rolling / Open Foundation

Communityworks Grant Competition Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The Communityworks Grant…

Varies (2024: $84,500 total awarded)
CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · June 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Competitive Community Grants Funder: Cedar Falls Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Cedar Falls, Iowa area Purpose: Support area non-profits and childcare facilities through competitive grants…

Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Convention Childcare Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) Amount: Up to US $250 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary Overview…

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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