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.
Healthy Beginnings, Active Futures Grant Overview: Grant to improve the quality of outdoor learning environments in early childhood settings and encourage active, outdoor play. Funding Source: $1.2…
Overview _NOTE: Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact the program officer._ Herman H. Nettelroth Fund Herman H. Nettelroth has a geographic focus of Jefferson…
Herman H. Nettelroth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: PNC Charitable Trust Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The Herman H. Nettelroth Grant focuses on supporting children and families in Jefferson…
Herzfeld Foundation: Early Childhood Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard & Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc. Amount: US $15,000 - US $60,000 Last Updated: May 05, 2025 Summary The Herzfeld…
Hiring and Retention Bonus Grant Funder: New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development Eligibility: Licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers…
Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Program (KS) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Historic Economic…
Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Educational Loan Forgiveness Funder: Humboldt County / North Edge Financing (Arcata Economic Development Corporation) Program Status: In development…
Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Facility Improvement Loan Forgiveness Funder: Humboldt County / North Edge Financing (Arcata Economic Development Corporation) Program Status: In development…
Infant & Toddler Child Care Expansion Grant Status: Currently not accepting applications (as of March 2026). Grant is pursuing future funding to reopen this process. Purpose: To increase the…
Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$ Plus Funder: DCDEE (Department of Child Development and Early Education) Geographic Scope: North Carolina Overview: AWARD$ Plus provides salary supplements twice per…
Innovation Grant to Expand a Child Care Program (MO) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Innovation Grant to…
Iredell County COVID-19 Education Fund Funder: Joint partnership between United Way of Iredell County, Iredell County Government, and Iredell-Statesville School System Geographic Scope: Iredell…
JSDC Daycare Expansion Assistance Program Funder: Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) Geographic Scope: Stutsman County, North Dakota Program Type: Matching grant and interest-free loan…
King County PSTAA General Child Care Facilities Fund Overview: A Request for Proposal (RFP) utilizing King County PSTAA General Child Care Facilities Funds to expand and strengthen the early learning…
La Plata Childcare Investment Fund Purpose: To create new childcare slots and support early childhood education system in La Plata County by increasing educator wages and expanding/stabilizing…
Lee & Florence Kvalnes Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $500 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Lee & Florence Kvalnes…
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Loans For Education: Child Care Centers - Organization: Local Initiatives Support Coporation (LISC) - Type: Foundation Grant
Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund Overview: A fund sponsored by The Dallas Foundation, initially created in 2005 to help shelter Hurricane Katrina refugees. Reactivated during COVID-19 pandemic to support…
Melrose Cooperative Bank Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Melrose Cooperative Bank Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The Melrose Cooperative Bank…
MN Child Care Assistance Program Organization: MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Geographic Scope: Minnesota (Mahnomen, Hubbard, Becker, Otter Tail, Wadena, and West Polk Counties) Focus Areas: Help with…