A major Midwest and Southeast bank foundation is funding nonprofits giving young children a strong educational start — and childcare providers in their service states can apply.

A global technology leader is equipping nonprofit childcare and early education organizations with grants and tools to modernize how they run — and applications are open year-round.

New Hampshire is funding licensed childcare providers ready to expand their capacity — a state grant backed by federal childcare dollars that is open to both for-profit and nonprofit centers.

Idaho is funding licensed childcare providers who want to grow their programs and stabilize operations — backed by state and federal childcare support dollars with for-profit eligibility.

Maryland childcare providers who complete professional development can receive state money to buy the classroom supplies and equipment that put that training into action — a direct quality upgrade funded by the state.

Colorado childcare providers wanting to open new programs or expand existing ones can access state grants covering startup and capacity expansion costs — for-profit providers fully eligible. Check the state website for the current 2026 round.

A national pharmacy and health company's foundation is pouring resources into community health and early childhood programs — nonprofit childcare organizations in all 50 states can apply.

Oklahoma is putting new federal early childhood dollars into the hands of licensed providers ready to grow their programs and raise quality for children from birth through five.

Montana is investing state and federal childcare funds in licensed providers who want to expand in a state with serious unmet childcare needs — especially in rural communities.

Licensed childcare programs in one NC county can access dedicated funding to add infant and toddler slots — the most in-demand and most under-resourced age group in the country. Applications open September 1.

New York State released an additional $100 million for childcare facility construction and renovation — and for-profit providers are eligible. If you have been dreaming of expanding or upgrading your facility, this is the largest state childcare capital grant program currently open.

Illinois small businesses in non-metropolitan communities — including childcare centers serving working families — can access federal community development funding to grow and expand. Deadline: August 27, 2026.