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Rolling Applications — 2026 Cycle

USA: Maryland

A Mid-Atlantic state awards quality incentive grants to licensed childcare providers working to raise their program standards — both for-profit and nonprofit providers are eligible.

Childcare Quality; Maryland; For-Profit; Nonprofit; Quality Improvement

Rolling Applications — 2026 Cycle

USA: Wisconsin

A Great Lakes state is offering support grants to help licensed childcare providers maintain quality operations and serve more working families — for-profit and nonprofit programs can apply.

Childcare; Wisconsin; For-Profit; Nonprofit; Quality Support

Rolling Applications — 2026 Cycle

USA: Nebraska

A Midwestern state is providing grant funding to licensed childcare providers to improve quality and expand access for working families — for-profit and nonprofit providers are eligible.

Childcare; Nebraska; For-Profit; Nonprofit; Quality Improvement

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

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM CT

USA: Illinois

A major Midwestern state is accepting applications for its early childhood block grant — a wide range of entities including for-profit and nonprofit childcare programs are eligible to apply.

Early Childhood; Illinois; For-Profit; Nonprofit; Block Grant

Rolling Applications — 2026 Cycle

USA: South Dakota

A Plains state is funding licensed childcare providers to expand capacity and improve quality — for-profit and nonprofit providers across the state can apply on a rolling basis.

Childcare Expansion; South Dakota; For-Profit; Nonprofit

Rolling Applications — 2026 Cycle

USA: Georgia

A Southeastern state's early care agency is funding new and expanding childcare programs — both for-profit and nonprofit licensed providers can apply for start-up and expansion grants.

Childcare; Georgia; For-Profit; Nonprofit; Start-Up; Expansion

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

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