Grants for Daycare

Last updated August 22, 2026

There are currently 126 active grants for daycare in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Public Works - Facilities	CDBG Program	September 15, 2026	Varies
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	Child Care Solutions Fund	Iowa Women's Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JSDC Daycare Expansion Assistance Program	Jamestownstutsman Development	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Herzfeld Foundation: Early Childhood Education Grant	Richard and Ethel Herzfeld	Rolling	$15K – $60K
Foundation	Thriving by Three Infant and Toddler Child Care Grant	4cs of Passaic County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program	Minnesota Child Care Resource And	Rolling	$259.7M – $316.1M
State	The Judith P. Hoyer Early Child Care and Education Enhancement Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Buncombe County Child Care Relief Fund	Buncombe County Partnership	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Employer-Sponsored Child Care Grant Program	Zero to Five Montana	Rolling	$10K – $100K
Foundation	Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Program (KS) Grant	Kansas Department of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Family Haven Foundation Grant	Family Haven Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NJEDA Child Care Facility Improvement Program Grant	4cs of Passaic County Inc	Rolling	$50K – $200K
Foundation	St. Louis County CARES Act Child Care Relief Fund	Child Day Care Association of St Louis	Rolling	Up to $24K
State	Child Care Licensing	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Business Pathways to Quality	Nebraska Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Educational Awards (Quality Enhancement Project)	Columbus County Partnership for Children Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Healthy Beginnings, Active Futures Grant	Healthy Child Care Colorado	Rolling	$158K
Foundation	AWARD$ - Infant-Toddler Educator	Randolph County Partnership For	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Iredell County COVID-19 Education Fund	United Way of Iredell County Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-20-3706 Child Care Resource and Referral Program - Child Care Assistance Program	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	Child and Adult Care Food Program	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies

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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 6 states.

Grants for Daycare in Maryland 9 Grants for Daycare in Alaska 1 Grants for Daycare in Iowa 1 Grants for Daycare in Illinois 1 Grants for Daycare in Nebraska 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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