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September Monthly Grant Deadline: August 31, 2026 | Annual $10,000 Education & Childcare Award: September 30, 2026

National (United States)

A $10,000 annual grant specifically for women-owned businesses in the Education and Childcare industry, awarded each September.

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

Q4 2026 Application Window: October 1 – November 30, 2026

National (United States)

A quarterly small business grant supporting underserved entrepreneurs — childcare business owners are encouraged to apply.

Small Business Grant | Childcare Eligible | Women-Owned | Minority-Owned | Quarterly

Q4 2026 Application Window: October 1 – December 31, 2026

National (United States)

A quarterly small business grant for for-profit businesses including childcare owners, awarded on a rolling basis each quarter.

Small Business Grant | Childcare Eligible | For-Profit | Quarterly

Q3 2026 Application Window: July 1 – September 30, 2026

National (United States)

A quarterly business grant for self-employed entrepreneurs and micro-businesses — childcare owners are eligible to apply.

Small Business Grant | Self-Employed | Childcare Eligible | Quarterly

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

Cycle 2 Application Window: May 1 – July 15, 2026 | Cycle 3: August 1 – November 15, 2026

National — must be near a Walmart or Sam's Club store

A quarterly local grant supporting nonprofits and community organizations — childcare and early learning organizations are a priority eligible category.

Childcare-Specific | Community Grant | Nonprofit and Public Entities | National

Cycle 3 Application Window: August 1 – November 15, 2026

National — must be near a Walmart or Sam's Club store

The fall cycle of a local community grant program, open to nonprofits and public entities including childcare and early education organizations.

Childcare-Specific | Community Grant | Nonprofit | National | Fall Cycle

FY27 Round expected to open Summer 2026; next confirmed deadline August 12, 2026

Minnesota

A competitive Minnesota state grant funding community-led solutions to the childcare shortage, including startup, expansion, facility modifications, and workforce retention.

Childcare-Specific | Economic Development | Minnesota | Expansion | For-Profit Eligible

Monthly rolling applications; deadlines the last day of each month through December 2026

National (United States)

A monthly micro-grant for U.S. small business owners including childcare providers, with no restrictions on business type.

Small Business Grant | Childcare Eligible | For-Profit | Monthly

Monthly deadlines: September 30, October 31, November 30, December 31, 2026

National (United States)

A monthly $10,000 grant for women-owned small businesses including childcare providers, with an additional $25,000 year-end award.

Women-Owned Business Grant | Small Business | Childcare Eligible | Monthly

Q4 2026 Application Window: October 1 – December 15, 2026

National (United States)

A quarterly grant for U.S. small business owners including childcare providers, with a focus on underserved and diverse entrepreneurs.

Small Business Grant | Childcare Eligible | For-Profit | Diverse-Owned | Quarterly

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