Quarterly $2,500 cash grant for any U.S. registered small business owner over age 21, including for-profit childcare providers. Story-based application with a $15 fee.

$30,000 grants for women-owned for-profit small businesses in the U.S. Applications open May 31, 2026 through IFundWomen. Includes business coaching and mentorship.

Foundation grants for licensed childcare and early childhood programs in western North Carolina. Both for-profit and nonprofit providers eligible. Rolling deadlines through June 30, 2026.

Grant of up to $25,000 for childcare start-up businesses almost ready to open. Designed for providers in the pre-licensing or early licensing phase to cover start-up costs and initial operations. Administered by the WBDC with ongoing application cycles throughout 2026.

Grant Short Description: Offering competitive multi-year grants to licensed childcare programs to expand preschool access for 3- and 4-year-olds. Applications are open now with a deadline of June 30, 2026. Both for-profit and nonprofit licensed childcare centers and family group childcare homes may apply.
Important Dates: Applications Open: April 17, 2026 (opened)

Offers rolling grants from a $15 million/year pool for licensed childcare providers who partner with a local employer to expand childcare capacity. As of July 2025, both for-profit and nonprofit providers are eligible. No application deadline — submissions accepted on an ongoing basis.

Grants up to $25,000 for childcare start-up businesses almost ready to open in Connecticut. Covers start-up costs including equipment, supplies, and early operating expenses.

National small business grants opening June 2026 for for-profit businesses in underserved communities, including licensed childcare providers. Awards range from $2,500 to $25,000.

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

Quarterly $2,500 cash grant open to any legally registered U.S. small business owner over age 21, including for-profit childcare providers. Apply with a short narrative about your business and your plans for the funds. Simple, story-based application.

Offering competitive capital grants to nonprofits, public entities, tribes, schools, and for-profit businesses to renovate, purchase, or construct early learning and childcare facilities. Applications are open April 1–May 30, 2026. Grants cover capital costs only.

Grant program that offers licensed childcare providers at least $4,000 for equipment, program supplies, and coaching. Separate Establishment Grants (up to $100,000) and Expansion Grants (up to $100,000) are also available for new and growing programs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing, rolling basis.