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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

Deadline: August 1, 2026 | Awarded Three Times Per Year

USA (National)

A small business technology company is giving out $5,000 three times a year to US businesses tackling operational challenges — and childcare owners facing tech hurdles are eligible.

Small Business Grant; Technology; National; For-Profit

Rolling | Open Until Funds Are Exhausted

USA: Southern California

A Southern California nonprofit is awarding up to $10,000 to small businesses that create jobs and empower low-to-moderate-income communities — applications are open until funds run out.

Small Business Grant; Southern California; Community Impact; For-Profit

Rolling — 2026 Cycle | Requires WBDC Course Completion Before Application

USA: Connecticut

Connecticut women launching early-stage businesses can apply for startup grants of up to $2,500 to cover initial costs — including women opening new childcare programs.

Women Business Owners; Connecticut; Startup Grant; For-Profit

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

Deadline: July 27, 2026

USA: New York City (Five Boroughs)

A civic funding organization is awarding up to $5,000 to small businesses in New York City making a real difference in their neighborhoods — applications close in late July.

Small Business Grant; New York City; Community; For-Profit

Monthly Rolling Deadline Throughout 2026

USA (National)

A monthly cash grant is being awarded to US entrepreneurs on a rolling basis — a fast, accessible opportunity for childcare business owners at any stage of growth.

Small Business Grant; National; Monthly; For-Profit; Nonprofit

Rolling | Deadline: December 31, 2026

USA: New York State

New York businesses looking to grow globally can access reimbursable grants of up to $25,000 — and nonprofit childcare organizations can qualify for up to $100,000.

Small Business Grant; New York State; Export; For-Profit; Nonprofit

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