Enrollment window: August 3–31, 2026. Program timeline: July 1, 2026–May 31, 2027.
USA: Alaska, including programs licensed by the State of Alaska or the Municipality of Anchorage
Thread Alaska provides training, licensing support, materials, and stipends for Alaskans starting a newly licensed child care program or adding an additional site.
Alaska; Child Care Startup; Home-Based; New Providers; For-Profit and Nonprofit
Member registration due September 4, 2026. Applications open September 7, 2026. Application deadline: October 1, 2026. Awards announced October 22, 2026.
USA: Indiana and Michigan
FHLBank Indianapolis members can request up to $20,000 on behalf of eligible small-business customers for equipment, technology, workforce training, or growth expenses.
Indiana and Michigan; Small Business; For-Profit; Equipment; Workforce Training; Technology
Vermont; Early Childhood; Family Child Care Home; Nutrition; Farm to School; For-Profit and Nonprofit
Ohio; Northeast Ohio; Small Business; For-Profit; Local Business; General Support
Michigan; Metro Detroit; Small Business; For-Profit; Advertising Support
Next application deadline: November 1, 2026. The Foundation reviews on a quarterly cycle (February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1); new applicants should confirm which dates are open to them before submitting. One request per organization per 12-month period.
USA: Nationwide
Grants of $20,000-$75,000 to U.S. nonprofits and schools for youth education programs in STEM, literacy, the environment, and job training, including PreK and early learning settings.
Early Childhood; STEM; Literacy; National; Nonprofit Only; Program Support; Equipment
California; San Bernardino County; Child Care; Nonprofit Only; Ages 0–5; Capacity Building
Washington; Seattle; Child Care; Workforce Retention; For-Profit and Nonprofit Providers
Connecticut; Greater Hartford; Early Childhood; Nonprofit Only; Training; Trauma-Informed Care
National; Women-Owned; For-Profit; Mission-Driven Small Business; Monthly
Global; Youth-Led; Social Enterprise; For-Profit and Nonprofit; Impact Startup
Deadline: Rolling. KABOOM! reviews Round One applications on an ongoing basis and notifies applicants if they advance. Funding is limited and awarded until committed, so early application is advised.
USA: Georgia
Grants of up to $25,000 to Georgia child-serving nonprofits and public agencies to repair, refresh, and improve existing playgrounds and playspaces so they stay safe and usable.
Playground; Outdoor Play; Georgia; Nonprofit Only; Capital; Facility Improvement
