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.
Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The SEED Grant…
Strengthen Indy Child Care Grant Funder: Child Care Answers in partnership with Glick Philanthropies Status: Active grant program with multiple funding rounds Geographic Scope: Marion County,…
TEFFI Seed Grant Opportunity Purpose: Support the economic revitalization of Kansas communities under 5,000 population through investments in quality-of-life initiatives. Award Amount: $5,000 -…
Terre Haute Day Nursery Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wabash Valley Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Terre Haute Day Nursery Endowment Fund Grant,…
Thriving by Three Infant and Toddler Child Care Grant Funder: New Jersey Department of Family Development (DFD) Overview: A grant program for infant and toddler child care providers with a Year 2…
Overview United Way of Greater New Bedford (UWGNB) Vision statement We envision a region where all people have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Mission statement We…
UWNCO Community Relief Fund Overview: United Way of North Central Ohio established the Community Relief Fund to support local social services in response to the COVID-19 crisis and its consequences.…
Virginia Mixed Delivery Program Funder: Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF), administered through Virginia Department of Education Program Overview: The Mixed Delivery program enables eligible…
WAGE$ Salary Supplement Program Funder: Smart Start Partnership for Children Geographic Scope: North Carolina Overview: WAGE$ provides salary supplements twice per year to early childhood educators…
WAGE$ Program Type: Education-Based Salary Supplement Overview: This project provides child care professionals with education-based salary supplements and addresses teacher turnover and increased…
WAGS Childcare Grant Funder: Women and Girls in Soccer (WAGS) Geographic Scope: United States Award Amount: $1,200 per recipient Total Fund: $80,000 Status: Active (rolling basis) Overview The WAGS…
Washington State Child Care Equity Grant Funder: Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) Award Amount: $94,450 Geographic Scope: Snohomish County, Washington Focus Areas: -…
West Side Vitality Grant Funder: Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) Geographic Scope: West Side of the City of Beloit, Wisconsin Program Purpose: Support small businesses and…
William and Lottie Daniel Fund Child Care Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Barbara Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The William and Lottie…
Women's Giving Circle of Chautauqua County - Grantmaking Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Chautauqua County Focus Areas: 2025 priority - Addressing Childcare Scarcity and Access in Chautauqua…
WomenRise Scholarship Program Overview: WomenRise is an annual scholarship program designed to empower single mothers by eliminating the financial barrier of childcare costs while they pursue college…
WY Quality Counts The WY Quality Counts' mission is to raise awareness about why quality child care matters for Wyoming's children. This program assists with funding costs related to training and…
Overview _NOTE: NOTE: LVCF will not run an open application cycle in the 2024-2025 grantmaking cycle. 2023-2024 grantees were selected to receive a two-year funding award, contingent upon meeting the…