Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 123 active grants for daycare in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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 Assistance Program Overview: WFSDallas provides financial assistance to eligible families to reduce the burden of child care costs and support access to quality early childhood education.…
Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund The Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund is a financing resource to provide no-interest loans for capital expenses to child care providers who…
Child Care Career & Professional Development Fund Tuition assistance program for child-care providers and others pursuing a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Details - Agency: Salisbury…
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…
Child Care Licensing Protection of children through the regulation of child care centers and family child care homes. Details - Agency: State Department of Education - Non-Financial Assistance:…
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 Program Development Improve the quality, availability, and affordability of early childhood development and before-and-after school services. Details - Agency: State Department of…
Child Care Quality Incentive Grant To provide incentive grants to child care providers to help them acquire supplies and equipment to create stimulating learning environments. Details - Agency: State…
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 $10,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Child Care Start-Up…
Child Care Subsidy To provide financial assistance to eligible families in securing child care for their children while they work, are in training, or in an education program. Details - Agency: State…
Child Care WAGE$ 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…
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.
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.
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.