Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 493 active child care grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
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:…
DLS Caregiver and Access Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Physical Society (APS) Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary The DLS Caregiver and Access Grants, offered by…
Dobles Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arthur J R Dobles And Olive G Dobles Charitable Remainder Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The Dobles Foundation Grant…
Donna Helterline Petouhoff Memorial Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Donna Helterline Petouhoff Memorial scholarship at Montana State…
Dr. Chao-ying & Sue Wu Early Learning Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chuckanut Health Foundation Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The Dr. Chao-ying & Sue Wu Early Learning…
Dream Up! Child Care Supply-Building Grant Funder: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) and First Children's Finance Award Details: $75,000 grant received by Oshkosh Area United Way…
Dubuque County Child Care Solutions Fund Grant: AccessDubuqueJobs.com Investment Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Dubuque…
Dubuque County Child Care Solutions Fund Grant: Wage Support Supplement Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary…
Early Care & Education Funders Collaborative Status: Active, ongoing program Geographic Scope: Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region Focus Areas: - Early care and education system…
Early Care and Education Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Early Care and Education…
Early Care and Education Grants Funder: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Contact: Margaret Radel Phone: (507) 214-7017 Email: inquiry@smifoundation.org Address: 525 Florence Ave, PO Box 695,…
Overview About The Kenneth Rainin Foundation Kenneth Rainin Foundation is a family foundation that collaborates with creative thinkers in the Arts, Education, and Health. We believe in taking smart…
Early Childhood Champion Awards Funder: Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC) in partnership with the We Care for Kids campaign Award Amount: $1,000 gift per award Number of Awards: 24…
Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program Overview: Early childhood educators who work at least 25 hours/week providing care to infants and pre-school aged children can earn a no-cost Child…
Early Childhood Education Facilities Expansion Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Nevada Department of Education Amount: More than US $150,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary Overview About…
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies for working families to afford childcare and quality improvement funds for providers. Head Start is a separate, comprehensive program providing free preschool, health services, and family support for low-income children. Both are federally funded but operate through different channels and serve different (sometimes overlapping) populations.
Yes. Family child care homes qualify for CCDBG quality improvement funds, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements, state quality rating system incentives, and various foundation grants. Many states have specific startup and improvement grants for family child care providers. T.E.A.C.H. scholarship programs support provider education.
This is a growing focus area. Some states use ARPA funds for childcare workforce stabilization grants. CCDBG allows states to set reimbursement rates that support better wages. Foundations like the Buffett Early Childhood Fund and Pritzker Children's Initiative fund workforce compensation efforts. The T.E.A.C.H. and WAGE$ programs address provider compensation.