Core Grants Funder: Iowa Women's Foundation Geographic Scope: Iowa (statewide) Focus Areas: Programs addressing six identified barriers to women and girls' economic self-sufficiency: - Employment -…
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.
COSI Scholarship Institution: Community College of Aurora Foundation Purpose: Provides financial support to student parents to address childcare barriers and support college completion. Program…
COVID-19 Crisis Emergency Grants Funder: Culpeper Wellness Foundation Inc (VA, US) Status: One-time program (2020) - suspended Healthy Living Grants program in response to pandemic Award Amount:…
COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative Grant Funder: United Way of Franklin County (IN, US) in partnership with Lilly Endowment, Inc. and Indiana United Ways Purpose: Boost the efforts of selected area…
COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants Overview: Emergency funding program to address critical basic needs of households impacted by COVID-19, administered through United Way of Marshall County in…
COVID-19 Regional Response Fund Overview: COVID-19 relief fund launched directly by ACF to support the Aspen to Parachute community. Funded through contributions from individual donors and government…
Create Healthy Grants Program Overview Create Healthy provides grants and other donations to area non-profit organizations and public entities to support their work in key health and community focus…
Create Healthy Grants Status: Active Geographic Scope: Gillespie County, Blanco County, Llano County, Mason County, and the town of Comfort, TX Focus Areas: - Mental Health - Early Childhood…
Creche Childhood Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Omaha Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $24,999 Last Updated: May 31, 2025 Summary The Creche Childhood Education Fund Grant,…
CSRA COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund Status: Active/Rolling Geographic Scope: CSRA region (Central Georgia and surrounding areas across two states) Overview: A partnership between United Way of the…
Cycle 26 Grants - Child Care for Infants and Toddlers Funder: The San Diego Women's Foundation Status: Currently reviewing grant proposals as of 2026-01-13 Award Announcement: June 2026 Geographic…
Daniels Fund Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daniels Fund Amount: Approximately US $75,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Daniels Fund Grants Program offers support to nonprofit…
DCAEYC NAEYC Annual Conference Scholarship Overview: DCAEYC offers annual scholarships to support members in attending the NAEYC Annual Conference, the largest gathering of early childhood…
DCCF: Kindergarden Readiness Toolkit Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dekalb County Community Foundation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The…
DCP Child Care Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Physical Society (APS) Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The DCP Child Care Grants, provided by the American…
DELCO Child Care COVID Support Status: Applications currently closed. Check back later for potential reopening. Geographic Scope: Delaware County, PA only Focus Areas: Child care assistance to reduce…
Department of Children, Youth, and Families - Grants Transfer of some grant programs from other agencies to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) began July 2024. For current grant…
Department of Human Services - Grants and RFPs Learn about grants, requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for information (RFIs) issued by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Responders may…
DFD Child Care and Disability Travel Assistance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Physical Society (APS) Amount: Up to US $200 Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary The American Physical Society…
Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot Funder: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services Amount:…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between childcare grants and Head Start?
- The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies for working families to afford childcare and quality improvement funds for providers. Head Start is a separate, comprehensive program providing free preschool, health services, and family support for low-income children. Both are federally funded but operate through different channels and serve different (sometimes overlapping) populations.
- Can family child care providers get grants?
- Yes. Family child care homes qualify for CCDBG quality improvement funds, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements, state quality rating system incentives, and various foundation grants. Many states have specific startup and improvement grants for family child care providers. T.E.A.C.H. scholarship programs support provider education.
- Are there grants for childcare worker wages?
- This is a growing focus area. Some states use ARPA funds for childcare workforce stabilization grants. CCDBG allows states to set reimbursement rates that support better wages. Foundations like the Buffett Early Childhood Fund and Pritzker Children's Initiative fund workforce compensation efforts. The T.E.A.C.H. and WAGE$ programs address provider compensation.
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