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Rolling Deadline — Applications accepted on an ongoing basis through the SC DSS Provider Portal

South Carolina

Substantial grants of $20,000–$90,000 for licensed South Carolina childcare providers to expand enrollment, hire teachers, open unused classrooms, and improve facilities.

Childcare Provider | For-Profit | Nonprofit | South Carolina | Expansion | Operating | State Grant

Q3 2026 Cycle Expected: July 2026 | Check helloalice.com for exact open and close dates

National (US)

Quarterly grants for US small business owners to invest in growth, operations, and expansion. Open to for-profit businesses of all types including childcare and early learning providers.

Small Business | For-Profit | National | Quarterly | Growth Grant

Pre-Application Screening Deadline: May 15, 2026

Connecticut

Grants of up to $25,000 for licensed childcare businesses in Connecticut looking to grow, expand capacity, or improve their programs. Designed for providers operating 6+ months.

Connecticut; Expansion; Child Care Center; For-Profit; Nonprofit; WBDC

Application Opens: May 5, 2026

Texas (rural counties with population 50,000 or fewer)

Ten $10,000 grants for women-owned for-profit businesses in rural Texas counties with 50,000 or fewer residents. Open to childcare businesses started before June 2023.

Texas; Rural; Women-Owned; For-Profit; Small Business; Childcare

Application Window: August 1 – November 30, 2026

National (United States – must serve same area as applying Walmart/Sam's Club facility)

Local community grants of $250–$5,000 awarded through individual Walmart and Sam's Club locations to nonprofits and government entities serving nearby communities, including childcare programs.

Walmart; Nonprofit; Childcare; Local Community; National; Technology

Applications Available: July 1, 2026

Utah only

Up to $5,000 in startup funding for individuals launching or expanding a registered home-based childcare business. Covers licensing fees, minor home modifications, equipment, and operational startup costs.

Startup grants for home-based childcare providers in Utah

Rolling Deadline — Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Pre-application meeting strongly recommended (email RA-EPWIINLEAD@pa.gov)

Pennsylvania

Federal-funded grants up to $30,000 per building for Pennsylvania childcare facilities to reduce lead in drinking water through hydration stations, point-of-use filters, and faucet replacements.

Childcare Facility | Pennsylvania | Health and Safety | Federal | Lead Testing | Rolling

Application Deadline: May 25, 2026 by 5:00 PM ET

Maryland

Grant funding for licensed child care programs that specialize in serving children under 6 with developmental delays, disabilities, or behavioral challenges. Up to $500,000 available for new entrants.

Specialized Childcare; Medical; Developmental; Maryland; For-Profit; Nonprofit

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

National (United States)

Quarterly $3,000 grant open to U.S.-based for-profit and nonprofit small business owners including childcare providers. Q3 applicants also enter for a $10,000 year-end bonus award.

Small Business; For-Profit; Nonprofit; National; Quarterly Grant; Childcare

Application Window: May 1–May 8, 2026

Minnesota

Grants of $100–$4,000 for licensed Minnesota child care centers to install video security cameras in infant and toddler rooms, in compliance with new state safety requirements effective July 2026.

Minnesota; Technology; Security; Licensed Child Care Center; For-Profit; Safety

Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

National (United States)

Win a $20,000 grant by being nominated as a small business hero. One grant awarded per quarterly cycle to a US-based for-profit business with fewer than 10 employees making a community impact.

Grants for small businesses and childcare providers

September 2026 Deadline: September 30, 2026

National (United States)

A $10,000 grant awarded monthly to one outstanding woman-owned business plus an additional $10,000 category-specific grant for women in education and childcare during the month of September.

Monthly grants for women-owned childcare and education businesses

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