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	Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) Grant	Kansas Department of Commerce	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	Herman H. Nettelroth Grant	PNC Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Regional Child Care Health Consultative Services Grant	North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)	Rolling	$1.5M
Foundation	WAGE$	Columbus County Partnership for Children Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Care Worker Tax Credit Mini-Grants	Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WAGE$	Smart Start Partnership for Childre	Rolling	$600 – $4K
Foundation	Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Cabarrus County, North Carolina	US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families	Rolling	$1.3M
Foundation	CFMT: Establishment Grant	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Competitive Community Grant- Santa Fe Baby Fund ( Fall Cycle)	Santa Fe Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	NAFCC Accreditation Support Program	Nebraska Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 Appropriation 811.Shared Visions Technical Assistance	Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Head Start Program (Competitive Grant Award)	Spanish Speaking Unity Council Of	Rolling	$4.2M
Foundation	Community Grants	Mt Pleasant Area Community Fnd	Rolling	Up to $18K
Foundation	William and Lottie Daniel Fund Child Care Scholarship Grant	Santa Barbara Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	ChildcareTennessee Establishment and Expansion Grants	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	$1K – $100K
Foundation	Dobles Foundation Grant	Arthur Jr Dobles & Olive G Dobles Crut	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Sachs Family Foundation Program Related Investments (PRIs)	The Erich and Hannah Sachs Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Child Care Grant Program	Dept of Health Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Facility Improvement Loan Forgiveness	Arcata Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SPARC: Single Parents Arriving Ready for College	The Foundation for Santa Barbara	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FFN Training & Support Program	Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition	Rolling	$42K – $294K
Foundation	Virginia Mixed Delivery Program	Center for Early Success	Rolling	$3.2M
Foundation	Dream Up! Child Care Supply-Building Grant	Oshkosh Area United Way Inc	Rolling	$75K
Foundation	Parents & Caregivers Organizing Fund	Bread and Roses Community Fund	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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