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Rolling Applications — 2026 Cycle

USA: Colorado

A Mountain West state is awarding quality improvement grants to licensed childcare programs — both for-profit and nonprofit childcare centers and homes are encouraged to apply.

Childcare Quality; Colorado; For-Profit; Nonprofit

Q3 2026 Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

USA (National)

A business-to-business wholesale platform awards $5,000 grants to outstanding small businesses each quarter — for-profit childcare supply and education businesses can apply before the June 30 deadline.

Small Business Grant; For-Profit; National; Quarterly

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Check Website for Current Application Window

USA (National)

An insurance company's nonprofit foundation funds small business owners and community entrepreneurs with grants to help them pursue their dreams — for-profit childcare owners are eligible.

Small Business Grant; For-Profit; Nonprofit; National

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Contact Local PNC Branch for Current Application Periods

USA (National — Priority in PNC Bank Service Area Communities)

A major financial services company's signature early childhood initiative has awarded more than $500 million to programs preparing young children to succeed in school and life.

Early Childhood; Nonprofit; Education; National

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National — Focus on Communities Where Capital One Operates)

A national financial services company's foundation funds nonprofits focused on financial inclusion, education, and workforce readiness — childcare nonprofits building economic pathways are a fit.

Community Grant; National; Nonprofit; Financial Inclusion; Education

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National)

A financial services company's foundation funds nonprofits that empower communities through education and financial wellness programs — childcare organizations building family stability are a strong match.

Community Grant; National; Nonprofit; Financial Empowerment; Education

Monthly Deadlines — Next Cycle: June 30, 2026 | Applications Accepted Year-Round

USA and Canada (National)

A business grant program specifically earmarks $10,000 each month for women-owned businesses in the education and childcare sector — for-profit providers can apply with no lengthy requirements.

Women-Owned Business; For-Profit; Childcare; Education; National

Quarterly Pitch Competitions — Multiple Rounds in 2026

USA (National)

A foundation that funds Black and Brown women entrepreneurs awards grants through its pitch competition model — for-profit childcare business owners are strongly encouraged to apply.

Women-Owned Business; For-Profit; Black Women; Brown Women; National

Rolling Deadlines — 2026 Cycle

USA (National — Focus on Mississippi, Michigan, New Mexico, and Nationally)

A major national foundation offers rolling grants to organizations advancing equity, child wellbeing, and community development — childcare nonprofits are a priority focus area.

Early Childhood; National; Nonprofit; Child Wellbeing; Equity

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National — Priority in Truist Bank Service Territory: Southeast and Mid-Atlantic)

A large regional bank's foundation awards community grants to nonprofits advancing education and economic opportunity — childcare organizations strengthening communities are encouraged to apply.

Community Grant; National; Nonprofit; Education; Economic Opportunity

Annual Cycle — 2026 | Applications Typically Open Fall 2026

USA: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida

A major bank's charitable foundation funds nonprofits advancing community development and education along the East Coast — childcare organizations building stronger neighborhoods are encouraged to apply.

Community Grant; East Coast; Nonprofit; Education; Housing

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA: Iowa and South Dakota

A healthcare company's foundation in the Upper Midwest funds nonprofits improving early childhood health and well-being — childcare organizations in its two-state service region are encouraged to apply.

Early Childhood; Iowa; South Dakota; Nonprofit; Health; Community

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