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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

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026

National (United States) — priority in Truist Bank footprint states

A corporate foundation grant cycle open to nonprofits and community organizations focused on career pathways and small business strengthening.

Small Business Grant | Community Development | Childcare Eligible

Rolling applications accepted year-round; next review cycle closes August 31, 2026

National (United States)

A universal grant application connecting women-owned businesses to multiple funders and grant opportunities through one streamlined submission.

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

Letter of Intent Deadline: June 15, 2026 | Full Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A capital grant exclusively for licensed childcare providers in Philadelphia to fund facility renovation, construction, and seat expansion.

Childcare-Specific | Facility Capital Grant | Philadelphia PA | For-Profit & Nonprofit

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

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026

Santander Bank footprint states (CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI)

A small business grant program from Santander Bank supporting underserved entrepreneurs and diverse-owned businesses across the U.S.

Small Business Grant | Diverse-Owned | Childcare Eligible

Application Deadline: August 29, 2026

National (United States)

A grant program from Texas Woman's University supporting women-owned businesses across the U.S. with funding and entrepreneurship resources.

Women Entrepreneur Grant | Small Business | Childcare Eligible

Application Deadline: June 1, 2026 (5:00 PM EDT)

Maryland

A Maryland state grant for organizations delivering infant and early childhood mental health consultation inside licensed childcare and early learning settings.

Childcare-Specific | Early Childhood Mental Health | Maryland | State Grant

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