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Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National — Communities Where Northern Trust Operates)

A financial services company's foundation awards community grants to nonprofits focused on education, workforce development, and community strengthening — childcare nonprofits are encouraged to apply.

Community Grant; National; Nonprofit; Education; Workforce

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA (National)

A major insurance company's foundation funds nonprofits advancing education and economic mobility for underserved families — childcare nonprofits enabling parents to work and thrive are a strong fit.

Education; Economic Mobility; National; Nonprofit

Applications Open: June 1, 2026 | Rolling Until Funds Exhausted

USA: North Dakota

A new state grant is helping licensed early childhood programs in North Dakota support children with disabilities and special needs — applications open June 1.

Childcare; North Dakota; Inclusive Care; Special Needs; For-Profit; Nonprofit

Rolling — 2026 Cycle

USA: Kansas

Kansas is offering small grants to help childcare providers partner with local organizations and build stronger community coalitions to expand care availability.

Childcare; Kansas; Coalition; For-Profit; Nonprofit

Rolling — 2026 Cycle

USA: Michigan

Michigan is helping licensed childcare programs invest in quality improvements through a state-backed grant fund designed for for-profit and nonprofit providers alike.

Childcare Quality; Michigan; For-Profit; Nonprofit

Deadline: July 14, 2026

USA (National)

The country's leading business advocacy organization is recognizing the top 100 small businesses in America with a $25,000 award — and childcare owners are encouraged to apply.

Small Business Award; National; For-Profit

Annual Cycle — 2026

USA: Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia

A regional bank's foundation funds nonprofits improving education and community well-being across the South — childcare organizations building stronger communities are encouraged to apply.

Community Grant; Southeast; Nonprofit; Education; Community Development

Grant Period Opens: June 1, 2026 | Grant Period Ends: May 28, 2027 | Applications May Close Early if Funds Exhausted

USA: North Dakota

North Dakota just opened a dedicated childcare grant program for the new fiscal year — licensed providers can apply now before funding runs out.

Childcare Expansion; North Dakota; For-Profit; Nonprofit

2026-27 Program Cycle | Contact DCYF for Current RFA Deadline

USA: Washington State

Washington State is funding childcare providers to expand subsidized early learning seats — a competitive RFA for qualified ECE programs ready to serve more working families.

Childcare Expansion; Washington State; Early Learning; For-Profit; Nonprofit

Rolling — 2026 Cycle

USA: Oregon

Oregon is funding licensed childcare providers statewide to raise program quality and meet higher care standards — rolling applications are accepted throughout 2026.

Childcare Quality; Oregon; For-Profit; Nonprofit

Deadline: June 17, 2026

USA: Virginia

A Virginia state agency is offering grants to launch and grow small businesses — the window is open right now but closes June 17, so childcare owners should apply immediately.

Small Business Grant; Virginia; For-Profit; Entrepreneurs

Deadline: July 15, 2026

USA (National)

A brand-nonprofit partnership is combining a $25,000 grant with hands-on mentorship for minority-owned businesses ready to grow — childcare entrepreneurs are invited to apply.

Women Business Owners; Minority-Owned; Small Business Grant; National

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