Overview **PURPOSE **Northwest Minnesota Foundation has been aggressively bolstering and improving the opportunities for child care professionals to be successful. Many challenges over the past few…
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.
Child Care Partnership Grant (CCPG) Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce Status: Award announced October 10, 2025 Geographic Scope: Mason County, WA Focus Areas: - Development of local…
Child Care Solutions Fund Funder: Iowa Women's Foundation Geographic Scope: Iowa Focus Area: Child Care solutions Program Description The Child Care Solutions Fund supports organizations working to…
Child Care Start-Up and Expansion Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Child Care Start-Up…
Child Care WAGE$ Program Overview: The Child Care WAGE$ Program provides education-based salary supplements to individuals working with children birth to five. The program is designed to increase…
Child Development and Early Education Grant Opportunities Grant programs of the Division of Child Development and Early Education. - Category: Health and Human Services
Childcare Expansion Grant Program Funder: Valley Health Foundation (VHF), administered through Community Grants Partnership Funding Source: County of Santa Clara through Federal Coronavirus State and…
ChildcareTennessee Establishment and Expansion Grants Status: Open Geographic Scope: Tennessee (statewide) Focus Areas: Support for licensed child care providers to establish new programs or expand…
ChildcareTennessee Supplemental Grants Status: Open - includes new supplemental grants (as of document date) Geographic Scope: Tennessee (statewide) Focus Areas: Two types of new supplemental grants:…
ChildcareTennessee Support and Enhancement Grants Status: Open Geographic Scope: Tennessee (statewide) Focus Areas: Licensed child care providers can apply for playground equipment, classroom…
Children & Family Resource Center Early Childhood Supplement Program Funder: Dogwood Health Trust Geographic Scope: North Carolina Overview: CFRC provides salary supplements twice per year to early…
City of Bellingham Community/Public Facility and Improvements Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Bellingham Amount: US $50,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The City of…
Community Grants Funder: Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation (MPACF) Geographic Scope: Isabella County, Michigan Mission: Enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Isabella County, now and…
Community Priorities Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Foundation Last Updated: August 10, 2025 Summary The Community Priorities Fund Grant, established by the Grand County Board of County…
Community Response Fund Purpose: Rapidly deploy resources to nonprofit organizations in response to urgent community crises (established in response to COVID-19). Award Amount: Not specified; varies…
Competitive Community Grant- Santa Fe Baby Fund ( Fall Cycle) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Fe Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Santa Fe…
Current Grant Opportunities Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Geographic Scope: West Texas region Overview: The Community Foundation of West Texas offers various grant opportunities for…
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…
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…
Douglas-Dornan Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Amount: US $200 - US $5,000 Last Updated: April 30, 2025 Summary The Douglas-Dornan Fund Grant, established in honor of…
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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