GRAND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Grants for Daycare
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.
123 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
What grants for daycare are open right now?
Varies
Fremont Area Community Foundation · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
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…
US $5,000 - US $20,000
SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Varies
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
$40.00 per scheduled service day, per approved child
CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS NETWORK · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to US $25,000
ARTHUR JR DOBLES & OLIVE G DOBLES CRUT · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
US $200 - US $5,000
JUNEAU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
OSHKOSH AREA UNITED WAY INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
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…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
NEBRASKA EARLY CHILDHOOD · September 16, 2026 · Annual Foundation
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…
US $500 - US $1,000
Bartlesville Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Early Childhood Education Support Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bartlesville Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Early Childhood Education…
Varies
NEBRASKA EARLY CHILDHOOD · Rolling / Open Foundation
Early Learning Scholarship Funder: Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC) Geographic Scope: Nebraska Program Purpose The Early Learning Scholarships helps working families pay for the high…
US $5,000 - US $25,000
COLORADO GIVES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Economic Freedom: Early Care and Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Gives Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: May 07, 2025 Summary The Economic Freedom: Early Care…
COLUMBUS COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Educational Awards Program Type: Scholarship/Award Overview: Teachers in licensed child care programs that complete an Educational Facility Plan and participate in the Quality Enhancement Project may…
$500,000 - $1,000,000
CHILDREN'S INVESTMENT FUND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
EEOST Capital Fund - Large Grant Round Funder: Children's Investment Fund (CIF) in partnership with Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Program Type: Capital grants for early education and…
Up to US $100,000
Kansas Department of Commerce · Rolling / Open Foundation
Emergency Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (E-HEAL) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2025 Summary The Emergency Historic…
US $10,000 - US $100,000
Zero to Five Montana · Rolling / Open Foundation
Employer-Sponsored Child Care Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Zero to Five Montana Amount: US $10,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The Employer-Sponsored Child Care…
Up to US $50,000
King County Department of Community and Human Services · Rolling / Open Foundation
Family Child Care Facilities Fund RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: King County Department of Community and Human Services Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Family…
State Department of Education · Rolling / Open State
Family Child Care Provider Grant Program To provide financial assistance to prospective and registered family child care providers to help them meet regulatory requirements. Details - Agency: State…
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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