Monthly Application Deadline: Last day of each month through June 30, 2027
USA: Massachusetts (Statewide)
This state operational grant supports licensed early education and care providers with ongoing costs. Childcare centers, family child care homes, preschools, and after-school providers can apply if they meet state program requirements.
Childcare; Massachusetts; For-Profit Eligible; Operations; Stabilization; Licensed Providers
Cycle 2 Opens: July 2026 | Application Window: July–August 2026 | Check robinsfdn.org for Exact Cycle 2 Open Date
USA: Greater Richmond, Virginia Area
A Virginia philanthropic foundation opens its second 2026 SPARK grant cycle in July for nonprofit early childhood care and education organizations — Greater Richmond area childcare nonprofits can apply for grants starting at $25,000.
Early Childhood; Virginia; Nonprofit; SPARK; Quality; Expansion
Rolling Applications — 2026 | Contact New York OCFS at ocfs.ny.gov for Current Open Funding Rounds
USA: New York State
A New York state child services agency awards quality innovation grants to licensed childcare providers improving program quality and implementing innovative care models — both for-profit and nonprofit New York childcare programs can apply.
Childcare; New York; Quality; Innovation; For-Profit; Nonprofit; Licensed
Annual Cycle — Applications Open Each Spring | Check DGLiteracy.org for 2026 Fall Cycle Availability
USA (National — Communities Served by Dollar General Stores)
A discount retail chain's literacy foundation awards grants to nonprofits advancing youth and adult literacy — nonprofit childcare programs building early reading skills for young children from low-income families are a top priority.
Literacy; Education; Nonprofit; National; Youth; Early Childhood; Reading
Rolling Federal Competitions — Monitor grants.gov and eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov for Active 2026 Solicitations
USA (National — All 50 States and Territories)
A federal agency awards grants to expand Early Head Start services for infants and toddlers in underserved communities — for-profit and nonprofit childcare providers can partner or apply directly to expand infant-toddler care.
Early Childhood; Federal; Infant Toddler; For-Profit; Nonprofit; Expansion; Head Start
Annual Federal Competition — FY2026 Application Round | Monitor cdfifund.gov for Current Application Period
USA (National — Low-Income Communities in All 50 States)
A federal community development fund awards capital grants to organizations financing community facilities in low-income areas — nonprofit childcare programs working with certified CDFIs to finance facility improvements can access this federal capital.
Capital; Federal; Community Development; Nonprofit; Affordable; Childcare; CDFI
Application Deadline: July 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM | Awards Announced: August 2026
USA: Wyoming (Statewide)
A community foundation in Wyoming awards start-up and capacity expansion grants to licensed childcare businesses — both new and established for-profit and nonprofit providers adding enrollment slots can apply before July 15.
Childcare; Start-Up; Expansion; For-Profit; Nonprofit; Wyoming
Ongoing Grant Cycle — Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis | Check cfmt.org for Current Availability
USA: Tennessee (Statewide)
A Tennessee community foundation awards grants to licensed childcare providers statewide to enhance equipment, programs, and quality of care — both for-profit and nonprofit Tennessee childcare centers can apply.
Childcare; Tennessee; For-Profit; Nonprofit; Equipment; Quality; Licensed
FY27 Stabilization Cycle — Opens Summer/Fall 2026 | Monitor idhs.illinois.gov for Exact Application Opening
USA: Illinois (Statewide)
An Illinois human services agency awards stabilization payment grants to licensed childcare providers to sustain operations and improve program quality — both for-profit and nonprofit Illinois childcare programs are eligible.
Childcare; Illinois; Stabilization; For-Profit; Nonprofit; Licensed; Sustainability
Annual Cycle — 2026 | Check DunkinJoyInChildhood.org for Current Application Window
USA (National — Focus on Communities Near Dunkin Locations)
A quick-service restaurant chain's childhood foundation awards grants to nonprofits bringing joy to children facing hunger or illness — childcare programs providing food support, health services, or enrichment for underserved children are encouraged to apply.
Community Grant; Nonprofit; National; Children; Joy; Food Insecurity; Health
Rolling Applications — 2026 | Applications Accepted Year-Round | Check FirstChildrensFinance.org
USA: Midwest (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Surrounding States)
A nonprofit focused exclusively on childcare business development awards grants and low-interest loans to childcare business owners — for-profit and nonprofit childcare businesses in the Midwest are a primary target.
Childcare; Business Development; For-Profit; Nonprofit; Loan; Grant; Midwest
Annual Cycle — 2026 | Letters of Inquiry Accepted on a Rolling Basis | Apply at wkkf.org
USA: Michigan (Priority) and National Grantmaking
A major Michigan-based philanthropic foundation awards grants to nonprofits advancing food security and community well-being for vulnerable children — childcare programs addressing food insecurity for young children are a strong priority.
Early Childhood; National; Michigan; Nonprofit; Food Security; Community; Equity