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Application Deadline: May 29, 2026 | Pre-Application Required: SAM.gov registration (allow 2–4 weeks if not already registered)

USA: National (all 50 states; federal opportunity)

Federal competitive grants to expand and strengthen community-based early childhood care programs. Both nonprofit and for-profit organizations with childcare experience are eligible.

Grants for nonprofit and for-profit childcare organizations federal early childhood expansion national

Application Deadline: Check localfoundationli.org for current cycle

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

Grants for for-profit childcare and small businesses on Long Island NY

Application Deadline: Check dupagechildcare.org for current cycle

Grants for licensed childcare providers in DuPage County, Illinois to support quality early care and education for children and families.

Grants for childcare providers in DuPage County Illinois

Application Deadline: Rolling (ongoing applications accepted)

Ongoing grants for licensed Tennessee childcare providers to support quality improvements, facility upgrades, and program expansion.

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

Application Deadline: May 30, 2026

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

Grants for childcare capital construction and renovation projects in Washington State

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 | Pre-Application: GATA pre-qualification required (allow 4–6 weeks before deadline)

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

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

Application Deadline: Rolling (accepted year-round)

Grants for nonprofit organizations serving 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

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

Grants for for-profit and nonprofit childcare centers in Alaska

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026 (Q2 cycle)

Quarterly $5,000 cash grant for for-profit small business owners, including childcare providers. Simple online application reviewed each quarter.

Grants for for-profit childcare and small business owners

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

State grant for Tennessee childcare providers to fund capital projects including construction, renovation, and equipment for expanding childcare capacity.

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

Application Deadline: April–May 2026 (check trowepricefoundation.org for current cycle)

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

Grants for nonprofit early childhood education organizations

Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

Vermont

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

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

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