Grants for Daycare in Maryland
Last updated October 4, 2026
There are 10 active grants for daycare tagged to Maryland, part of 126 active grants for daycare listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Child Care Licensing State Department of Education · State Not published · 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 Not published · 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 Not published · 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 Not published · 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. | |
| Lower Shore Child Care Resource Center Salisbury University · State Not published · 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 Not published · 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 Not published · 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 Not published · 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 Not published · 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 | |
| Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · 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 grants for daycare in Maryland
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.
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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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