Grants for Daycare

Last updated July 3, 2026

There are currently 119 active grants for daycare in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Early Childhood Champion Awards	Nebraska Early Childhood	September 16, 2026	$1K
Foundation	Beacon Hill Community Fund	Beacon Hill Civic Association Inc	October 31, 2026	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Camp Shelanu Financial Aid	Durham-chapel Hill Jewish Federation	January 10, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Grants for Childcare Programs in Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Partnership For	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DELCO Child Care COVID Support	Child Care Professionals Network	Rolling	$40
Foundation	EEOST Capital Fund - Large Grant Round	Children's Investment Fund Inc	Rolling	$500K – $1M
Foundation	Women's Giving Circle of Chautauqua County - Grantmaking Program	Chautauqua Region Community Foundation	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Care Worker Tax Credit Mini-Grants	Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Current Grant Opportunities	Community Foundation of West Texas	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Child Care	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $75K
Foundation	Child Care Solutions Fund	Iowa Women's Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bethany Legacy Foundation Grant: Short Application	Bethany Legacy Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Dream Up! Child Care Supply-Building Grant	Oshkosh Area United Way Inc	Rolling	$75K
Foundation	Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program	Minnesota Child Care Resource And	Rolling	$259.7M – $316.1M
Foundation	AWARD$ - Infant-Toddler Educator	Randolph County Partnership For	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MN Child Care Assistance Program	Mahube-otwa Community Action	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Quality Maintenance Bonus Incentive Grant (4-5 Star Facilities)	Smart Start of Pender County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Quality Improvement Incentive Grant (0-3 Star Facilities)	Smart Start of Pender County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	West Side Vitality Grant	The Greater Beloit Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	UWNCO Community Relief Fund	United Way of North Central	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FFN Training & Support Program	Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition	Rolling	$42K – $294K
Foundation	Terre Haute Day Nursery Endowment Fund Grant	Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	City of Bellingham Community/Public Facility and Improvements Grants	City of Bellingham	Rolling	$50K – $200K
Foundation	Virginia Mixed Delivery Program	Center for Early Success	Rolling	$3.2M

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About grants for daycare

Childcare grants help centers start, expand, and improve their programs. The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is the largest federal source, distributed through state agencies. Additional funding comes from Head Start, USDA child nutrition programs, and foundations focused on early childhood development.

Grants for Daycare by state

Browse grants for daycare available to organizations in 4 states.

Grants for Daycare in Maryland 4 Grants for Daycare in Iowa 1 Grants for Daycare in Illinois 1 Grants for Daycare in Wyoming 1

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a grant to start a daycare center?

Start with your state's Child Care Resource and Referral agency, which can connect you to local startup grants. The SBA offers small business grants applicable to childcare. Many states have specific childcare business grants. The USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program can offset meal costs. Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) also provide startup funding for childcare businesses.

What is the Child Care and Development Fund?

CCDF is the primary federal funding source for childcare, providing about $12 billion annually to states. States use CCDF to subsidize childcare for low-income families, improve childcare quality, and support the childcare workforce. Providers can access CCDF through their state childcare subsidy program.

Are there grants for childcare facility improvements?

Yes. Many states offer facility grants for childcare centers — including playground equipment, safety improvements, and ADA compliance. The USDA provides grants for rural childcare facilities. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) can fund childcare infrastructure, and some foundations specifically support early childhood facility projects.

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