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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

Phase 3 anticipated to open Summer/Fall 2026 — monitor njeda.gov for application launch date

New Jersey

A New Jersey state grant for licensed childcare providers to fund facility improvements, safety upgrades, and equipment purchases.

Childcare-Specific | Facility Improvement | New Jersey | For-Profit and Nonprofit

Applications accepted on a rolling basis through Summer/Fall 2026 — check pa.gov for current open round

Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania state grant for licensed childcare providers to fund recruitment bonuses, retention bonuses, and wage supplements for childcare staff.

Childcare-Specific | Workforce Retention | Pennsylvania | For-Profit and Nonprofit

Annual cycle; applications open with Support and Enhancement Grant cycle — Summer 2026

Tennessee

A grant for licensed Tennessee childcare programs to fund security and safety improvements — up to $4,000 per provider.

Childcare-Specific | Safety Grant | Tennessee | 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

Fall 2026 Application Window: September 1 – October 31, 2026

National (United States)

A grant for Black women and non-binary founders including those running childcare businesses, supporting diverse startup and growth-stage entrepreneurs.

Small Business Grant | Black-Owned | Women-Owned | Childcare Eligible | For-Profit

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

National (United States)

A quarterly small business grant open to all U.S. for-profit businesses including childcare owners, with a streamlined short application process.

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

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

National (United States)

A quarterly grant program awarding women-owned small businesses with funding to support growth, operations, and impact.

Women-Owned Business Grant | Small Business | Childcare Eligible

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