Payment Application Deadlines: September 20, 2026 | November 18, 2026 | February 17, 2027 | May 19, 2027
USA: Wisconsin (Statewide)
This state childcare funding program provides payments to eligible providers serving children during the school year. Licensed childcare centers and daycares can apply during scheduled payment application periods.
Childcare; Wisconsin; For-Profit Eligible; Provider Payments; Quality
Quarterly Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2026
USA (National)
This member grant supports self-employed small-business owners with growth expenses. For-profit daycare owners and family childcare businesses can join and apply for equipment, marketing, staffing, or facility improvements.
Small Business; National; For-Profit Eligible; Self-Employed; Growth
Preliminary Application Review Results: August 14, 2026
USA: Washington (Statewide)
This state capital program funds early learning facilities and classrooms that expand access for low-income children. Public school districts and tribal compact schools can apply for construction, renovation, purchase, or expansion projects serving preschool and early learning children.
Facilities; Washington; Early Learning; Construction; Public Schools; Tribal
Application Window Opens: September 1, 2026 — verify exact deadline at https://www.cityofsancarlos.org/community/child_care/index.php
USA: San Carlos, California
This local city program supports childcare supply and provider needs in San Carlos. Childcare centers and daycare operators should watch the next round for local facility, expansion, or operating support opportunities.
Childcare; California; Local; For-Profit Eligible; Facility Support
Quarterly Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2026
USA: Small towns and rural communities
This community grant program funds small-town projects that build stronger local spaces and services. Nonprofit childcare providers or municipalities can apply for projects such as outdoor play areas, learning spaces, or community-serving early learning improvements.
Community; Corporate; Rural; Nonprofit; Facilities; Local
Application Window Opens: July 7, 2026 — verify exact deadline at https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/early-learning-providers/complex-needs-fund | Quarterly Reporting Due: October 2026 | January 2027
USA: Washington (Statewide)
This state fund helps childcare providers serve children with complex needs. Licensed centers, family homes, and preschool providers can apply for supports that improve inclusion, safety, staffing, equipment, or specialized services.
Childcare; Washington; For-Profit Eligible; Complex Needs; Inclusion; Licensed Providers
STEM; PreK; National; School; Curriculum; Early Learning
Application Window Opens: July 7, 2026 — verify exact deadline at https://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/provider-resources/grant-opportunities/ | Grant Period Ends: June 30, 2027
USA: Indiana (Statewide)
This state grant supports school-age child care programs operated by eligible public-school corporations or nonprofit child care organizations. Childcare programs serving school-age children can apply if they meet operating and reimbursement rules.
School Age; Indiana; Nonprofit; Licensed Providers; Out-of-School Time
Application Window Opens: August 1, 2026 — verify exact deadline at https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/ccqig
USA: Maryland (Statewide)
This state quality-improvement grant supports licensed child care centers and family child care homes. Providers can seek funds for supplies, materials, equipment, training-related implementation, and school-readiness improvements.
Childcare; Maryland; For-Profit Eligible; Quality Improvement; Licensed Providers
Letter of Inquiry Deadline: September 30, 2026
USA (National)
This private foundation funds innovative nonprofit work benefiting children from birth through age seven. Childcare and preschool nonprofits can apply for projects in early childhood welfare, education, play, parenting, or child development.
Early Childhood; National; Nonprofit; Innovation; Parenting; Welfare
Expected Application Deadline: January 9, 2027 — verify exact FY2027 deadline at https://www.fna.usda.gov/grant/f2s/fy26
USA (National, including territories where eligible)
This federal program funds farm-to-child-nutrition projects that can include childcare meal sites. Eligible childcare sponsors and nonprofits can apply for local food sourcing, gardens, taste tests, and nutrition education when the FY2027 cycle opens.
Nutrition; Federal; Childcare; Farm to School; Nonprofit; CNP
Program Year Opens: October 1, 2026 — verify local board application deadlines at https://texasrisingstar.org/
USA: Texas (Statewide, local workforce board areas)
This state quality system provides supports and incentives for eligible childcare providers participating in Texas Rising Star. Licensed daycare centers and early learning programs can access quality improvement resources through local workforce boards.
Childcare; Texas; For-Profit Eligible; Quality Improvement; Workforce; Licensed Providers
