Child Care Grants in Maryland
Last updated September 27, 2026
There are 15 active child care grants tagged to Maryland, part of 496 active child care grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Child Care Career & Professional Development Fund Salisbury University · State Rolling · Varies Tuition assistance program for child-care providers and others pursuing a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. | |
| The Judith P. Hoyer Early Child Care and Education Enhancement Program State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies To provide comprehensive school readiness services for at-risk children birth through age six and their families. Grants provide funds to child care providers for accreditation and professional development programs for staff. | |
| Child Care Licensing State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies Protection of children through the regulation of child care centers and family child care homes. County Government, For-Profit, Individuals, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, Regional, State Colleges, State University, Other | |
| Child and Adult Care Food Program State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies Funds are used to offset meal and supplement costs to public, private nonprofit or proprietary centers licensed to provide non-residential childcare services for daycare homes, eligible centers and non-residential eligible adult daycare… | |
| Maryland EXCELS State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies Establishes the State Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for early childhood education programs and school age care programs to increase the number of high quality early childhood and school-age care programs. | |
| Child Care Subsidy State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies To provide financial assistance to eligible families in securing child care for their children while they work, are in training, or in an education program. | |
| FY 2022 State Coordinating Entity (SCE) Services for the Maryland Child Care Resource Center Network (MCCRCN) State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies Solicitation to nonprofit organizations providing parental education; child care professional development, and technical assistance improving quality and capacity of child care and act as Child Care Resource Center Statewide Coordinating… | |
| Lower Shore Child Care Resource Center Salisbury University · State Rolling · Varies Offers coaching and technical assistance, and training to child-care providers on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland | |
| Maryland Child Care Credential State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies To acknowledge and reward child care providers for exceeding the minimum requirements of licensing and registration in the areas of education, experience and professional activity. | |
| Child Care Quality Incentive Grant State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies To provide incentive grants to child care providers to help them acquire supplies and equipment to create stimulating learning environments. | |
| Family Child Care Provider Grant Program State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies To provide financial assistance to prospective and registered family child care providers to help them meet regulatory requirements. | |
| Child Care Program Development State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies Improve the quality, availability, and affordability of early childhood development and before-and-after school services. County Government, For-Profit, Individuals, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, Regional, State Colleges | |
| Team Nutrition Grants State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies Provides funding and training to promote healthy eating habits to public, private nonprofit or proprietary centers licensed to provide non-residential childcare services. | |
| School Breakfast Program State Department of Education · State Rolling · Varies Assist schools and residential child care institutions in providing breakfast to school age children. Funds are to be used to help offset costs of producing the meal. | |
| Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund Maryland Department of Commerce · State Rolling · Varies The Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund is a financing resource to provide no-interest loans for capital expenses to child care providers who participate in the State Department of Education's Child Care Scholarship Program. |
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About child care grants in Maryland
Child care grants fund early childhood programs, preschool, Head Start and Early Head Start, family child care, and child development initiatives. The Child Care and Development Block Grant provides the largest federal funding stream, with additional support from the Department of Education, USDA, and early childhood-focused foundations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between childcare grants and Head Start?
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) provides subsidies for working families to afford childcare and quality improvement funds for providers. Head Start is a separate, comprehensive program providing free preschool, health services, and family support for low-income children. Both are federally funded but operate through different channels and serve different (sometimes overlapping) populations.
Can family child care providers get grants?
Yes. Family child care homes qualify for CCDBG quality improvement funds, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements, state quality rating system incentives, and various foundation grants. Many states have specific startup and improvement grants for family child care providers. T.E.A.C.H. scholarship programs support provider education.
Are there grants for childcare worker wages?
This is a growing focus area. Some states use ARPA funds for childcare workforce stabilization grants. CCDBG allows states to set reimbursement rates that support better wages. Foundations like the Buffett Early Childhood Fund and Pritzker Children's Initiative fund workforce compensation efforts. The T.E.A.C.H. and WAGE$ programs address provider compensation.
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