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.

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.

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.

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.

A major wireless carrier's business and foundation programs award grants to for-profit small businesses improving their technology and connectivity — for-profit childcare business owners can apply for digital tools and business growth funding.

A fashion brand's women's entrepreneurship foundation awards fellowship grants to women-owned for-profit businesses — for-profit childcare business owners who are women entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Fellows Program.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A national self-employed business membership association awards quarterly growth grants to members — for-profit childcare business owners can apply for the Q3 2026 cycle reviewed in July through September.

A national supermarket chain's hunger-focused foundation awards grants to nonprofits fighting food insecurity in their communities — nonprofit childcare programs providing meals or addressing hunger for young children are a top priority.