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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

Next Deadline: August 1, 2026; Quarterly Deadlines: February 1 / May 1 / August 1 / November 1

National (United States) – must serve a PNC service area

Grants of up to $75,000 for nonprofit early childhood education programs serving children birth to age five. Focuses on learning experiences, professional development, and family engagement for low- to moderate-income children.

Grants for nonprofits supporting early childhood education programs

Rolling Applications – Check first5sonomacounty.org for current deadline

Sonoma County, California only

Funding for licensed family child care homes and childcare centers in Sonoma County to address health and safety repairs, improve physical spaces, expand capacity, and strengthen early learning environments for children ages 0–5.

Facility improvement grants for childcare providers in Sonoma County

Application Deadline: Check localfoundationli.org for current cycle

USA: New York: Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk Counties)

Grants for small businesses including for-profit childcare centers and family childcare providers on Long Island, New York.

Grants for for-profit childcare and small businesses on Long Island New York

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

Cycle 2 Application Window: May 1 – July 15, 2026

Local (must serve the same area as the applying Walmart or Sam's Club facility)

Local cash grants of $250–$5,000 awarded by individual Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs to nonprofits and schools serving the same community. Open for Cycle 2 applications May 1 through July 15, 2026.

Local community grants for nonprofits near Walmart locations

Application Deadline: Rolling (accepted year-round)

USA: National

Grants for nonprofit organizations providing direct services to children in need, including early childhood education and childcare programs.

Grants for nonprofit childcare centers and early childhood programs

Application Deadline: Check deed.alaska.gov for FY2026 cycle deadline

USA: Alaska (statewide)

Grants for licensed Alaska childcare providers to support operational sustainability, quality improvements, and expansion of childcare capacity statewide.

Grants for for-profit and nonprofit childcare centers and family homes in Alaska

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