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Rolling applications; funding available through September 30, 2026

Delaware

A state grant helping Delaware small businesses offset costs related to export development, business growth, and market expansion.

Small Business Grant | Export | Delaware | Childcare Eligible

Application Opens: September 1, 2026 | Application Deadline: September 23, 2026

Texas

A competitive grant for women-owned Texas for-profit startup businesses. Awards cash funding to help female entrepreneurs in the early stages of building their business.

Women-Owned | For-Profit | Texas | Startup | Small Business Grant

Rolling Deadline — Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

National (US)

Cash grants of $5,000–$10,000 for Black women and Black nonbinary entrepreneurs with a legally registered for-profit business and a high-impact startup idea. Rolling deadline — apply anytime.

Black-Owned | Women-Owned | For-Profit | National | Rolling | Startup Grant

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 Deadline: July 31, 2026

National (US and Puerto Rico)

Win a $50,000 grant to invest in your small business — four runner-up prizes of $5,000 each are also awarded. Open to any US small business with up to 99 employees and 1–5 locations.

Small Business Grant | Corporate | Women-Friendly | For-Profit | National

Rolling Monthly Deadline — Applications accepted through end of each month. Next Deadline: May 31, 2026

National (US)

A $10,000 monthly grant dedicated to women-owned startup and early-stage businesses. Separate from the Amber Grant — this award focuses on businesses in the startup phase of growth.

Women-Owned | For-Profit | Nonprofit | National | Monthly | Startup Grant

Rolling Deadline — Applications accepted on an ongoing basis (confirm at spectrumreach.com that your market is currently open)

National (40+ Spectrum Reach markets)

Receive $15,000 in free local TV advertising for your childcare or small business. Available in 40+ markets. Rolling deadline — apply when your market is open.

Small Business | Marketing | For-Profit | Nonprofit | National | Advertising Grant | Rolling

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

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