Childcare-Specific | Women-Owned Grant | Education & Childcare | For-Profit
Rolling applications accepted year-round through local USDA Rural Development state offices; funding available through September 30, 2026
Rural United States (communities of 20,000 or fewer)
A federal grant funding essential community facilities in rural areas — including childcare centers — for construction, renovation, and equipment.
Childcare-Specific | Rural Childcare Grant | Federal | For-Profit and Nonprofit
Applications accepted on a rolling basis through local USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service state offices; 2026 funding cycle open through September 30, 2026
Rural United States (communities under 50,000 population)
Federal grants for rural childcare providers and cooperatives to improve access to affordable childcare in rural communities.
Childcare-Specific | Rural Grant | Federal | For-Profit and Nonprofit | Business Development
Childcare-Specific | Community Grant | Nonprofit and Public Entities | National
Childcare-Specific | Community Grant | Nonprofit | National | Fall Cycle
Childcare-Specific | Economic Development | Minnesota | Expansion | For-Profit Eligible
Women-Owned Business Grant | Small Business | Childcare Eligible | Monthly
