Grants for Daycare

Last updated August 23, 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	ChildcareTennessee Support and Enhancement Grants	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Capital Improvement Grant	Healthy Child Care Colorado	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Melrose Cooperative Bank Foundation Grant	Melrose Cooperative Bank Foundation	Rolling	$250 – $10K
Foundation	UWGNB Innovation Challenge Grant	United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Child Care Program Development	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DELCO Child Care COVID Support	Child Care Professionals Network	Rolling	$40
Foundation	NJ ARP Stabilization Grant	4cs of Passaic County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Quality Maintenance Bonus Incentive Grant (4-5 Star Facilities)	Smart Start of Pender County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	King County PSTAA General Child Care Facilities Fund (GCCFF)	Enterprise Community Partners Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	TEFFI Seed Grant Opportunity	Greater Northwest Kansas Community	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Dubuque County Child Care Solutions Fund Grant: Wage Support Supplement	Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Quality Improvement Grant	Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Dubuque County Child Care Solutions Fund Grant: AccessDubuqueJobs.com Investment	Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Early Learning Scholarship	Nebraska Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	WY Quality Counts	Wyoming Department of Workforce Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth & Families - Early Childhood Grant	Lehigh Valley Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families - Child Care Equity Grant	Ymca Snohomish Qalicb	Rolling	$94K
Foundation	Strengthen Indy Child Care Grant	Child Care Answers of Central	Rolling	$300K
Foundation	Early Childhood Education Support Fund Grant	Bartlesville Community Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Family Child Care Facilities Fund RFP Grant	King County Department of Community and Human Services	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Community Priorities Fund Grant	Grand Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Children & Family Resource Center Early Childhood Supplement Program	Smart Start Partnership for Childre	Rolling	$600
Foundation	Innovation Grant to Expand a Child Care Program (MO)	Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Child Care Grant Programs	Northwest Minnesota Foundation	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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