Child Care Grants in Minnesota
Last updated September 27, 2026
There are 5 active child care grants tagged to Minnesota, part of 496 active child care grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| Department of Children, Youth, and Families - Grants Children, Youth, and Families, Department of · State Rolling · Varies Transfer of some grant programs from other agencies to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) began July 2024. For current grant opportunities, please visit the DCYF website. | |
| Lead Remediation in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Settings Dept of Health Grants · State Rolling · Varies Provides funding for lead remediation in drinking water systems at schools and licensed child care settings. Rolling submission window with monthly deadlines on the last day of each month at 4:30 PM Central Time. | |
| Department of Human Services - Grants and RFPs Human Services Department · State Rolling · Varies Learn about grants, requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for information (RFIs) issued by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Responders may need to meet certain criteria or use DHS templates in preparing a proposal. | |
| Department of Education - Grants Education Department · State Rolling · Varies The Grants Management Directory provides all information about competitive and formula grants available through the Minnesota Department of Education in a centralized publicly available location. | |
| Department of Education - Competitive Grant Opportunities Education Department · State Rolling · Varies Welcome to MDE’s competitive grants site. Here you will find a link to all of the active grant opportunities offered by MDE. |
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About child care grants in Minnesota
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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