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Application Deadline: Check dupagechildcare.org for current cycle

USA: Illinois: DuPage County

Grants for licensed childcare providers in DuPage County, Illinois to support program quality, staff training, and early learning materials.

Grants for licensed childcare providers in DuPage County Illinois

Application Deadline: Rolling (ongoing applications accepted year-round)

USA: Tennessee (statewide)

Ongoing grants for licensed Tennessee childcare providers for quality improvements, facility upgrades, and program expansion with awards up to $100,000.

Grants for for-profit and nonprofit licensed childcare providers in Tennessee

Application Deadline: May 30, 2026

USA: Washington State (statewide)

Capital grants for licensed childcare providers to fund construction, renovation, and expansion of early learning facilities throughout Washington State.

Grants for childcare capital construction and renovation in Washington State

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 | Pre-Application Required: GATA pre-qualification must be completed 4–6 weeks before deadline

USA: Illinois (statewide)

Competitive multi-year grants for Illinois childcare providers to expand free Preschool for All programs serving 3- and 4-year-old children.

Grants for for-profit and nonprofit preschool childcare providers in Illinois

Application Deadline: Rolling monthly — postmark by the 1st of each month (May 1, June 1, July 1, 2026, etc.)

USA: Nebraska (statewide)

Monthly rolling grants for new and expanding licensed childcare providers in Nebraska for start-up costs, minor renovations, and equipment to increase capacity.

Grants for for-profit and nonprofit childcare start-ups and expansions in Nebraska rolling monthly

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 (Round 1) | Round 2 Deadline: September 30, 2026

USA: North Dakota — rural communities under 10,000 population; must be a Choice Bank customer OR in eligible counties (Burleigh, Cass, Cavalier, Dickey, Grand Forks, Kidder, LaMoure, Pembina, Stark, Stutsman, or Walsh County)

Annual grants for licensed rural North Dakota childcare facilities for start-up costs, equipment purchases, facility renovations, and one-time operational expenses.

Grants for rural North Dakota childcare centers and family childcare homes

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

USA: National (all 50 states)

$5,000 quarterly cash grant for for-profit small business owners, including childcare providers. Simple online application with no restrictions on use of funds.

Grants for for-profit childcare centers and small business owners quarterly national

Application Deadline: Rolling (ongoing — $15M annual funding pool)

USA: Tennessee (statewide)

State capital grants for Tennessee childcare providers for facility construction, renovation, and equipment to expand childcare capacity. Can fund up to 100% of project costs.

Grants for for-profit and nonprofit Tennessee childcare providers capital facility projects

Application Deadline: April–May 2026 (check trowepricefoundation.org for exact date)

USA: National; priority given to Baltimore, Maryland area organizations

Grants for nonprofit organizations advancing early childhood education, school readiness, and educational access for underserved children and families.

Grants for nonprofit early childhood education and school readiness organizations

Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

USA: Vermont (statewide)

Funding for Vermont childcare programs to add new infant, toddler, or preschool slots through facility improvements, equipment purchases, and workforce support.

Grants for for-profit and nonprofit childcare providers Vermont infant toddler capacity

Application Deadline: May 8, 2026 (Application Window: May 1–8, 2026 ONLY — 8-day window)

USA: Minnesota (statewide)

Equipment grants for Minnesota licensed childcare centers to purchase and install security cameras required under new state law effective July 1, 2026.

Grants for licensed childcare centers Minnesota technology security cameras equipment

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

USA: National (all 50 states and Canada)

$5,000 cash grants for women-majority-owned businesses at any stage, including for-profit childcare providers. Simple two-question application with no restrictions on fund use.

Grants for women-owned for-profit childcare centers and small businesses national

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