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
Foundation	Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant	4cs of Passaic County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lee & Florence Kvalnes Charitable Fund Grant	Delaware Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$250 – $500
Foundation	Goleta Child Care Grant	Santa Barbara Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Educational Loan Forgiveness	Arcata Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Terre Haute Day Nursery Endowment Fund Grant	Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Infant & Toddler Child Care Expansion Grant	Buncombe County Partnership	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Current Grant Opportunities	Community Foundation of West Texas	Rolling	Varies
State	FY 2022 State Coordinating Entity (SCE) Services for the Maryland Child Care Resource Center Network (MCCRCN)	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WAGS Childcare Grant	Women and Girls in Soccer	Rolling	$1K – $80K
Foundation	Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$ Plus	Smart Start Partnership for Childre	Rolling	$600 – $4K
Foundation	NCCF: Community Impact Grants	Noble County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Herman H. Nettelroth Grant	Herman H Nettelroth Fund Tuw	Rolling	Varies
State	Lower Shore Child Care Resource Center	Salisbury University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	City of Bellingham Community/Public Facility and Improvements Grants	City of Bellingham	Rolling	$50K – $200K
Foundation	Child Care Partnership Grant (CCPG)	Economic Development Council Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	UWNCO Community Relief Fund	United Way of North Central	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (E-HEAL) Grant	Kansas Department of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Child Care Start-Up and Expansion Grant	Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	480-50-3708 Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Grant	Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Early Childhood	Rolling	$750K – $1.8M
Foundation	ChildcareTennessee Supplemental Grants	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SDWF- Expanding Affordable, Accessible, and Quality Child Care Grant	The San Diego Women's Foundation	Rolling	$60K
Foundation	EEOST Capital Fund - Large Grant Round	Children's Investment Fund Inc	Rolling	$500K – $1M
Foundation	Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Child Care	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $75K
State	Child Care Quality Incentive Grant	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.

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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