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Find similar grantsAdvancing Alabama Childcare Accelerator (Limestone County Cohort) is sponsored by Women's Foundation of Alabama. This accelerator program supports women business owners in the child care sector in Limestone County, Alabama, who are starting or expanding high-quality child care businesses. Participants receive training, coaching, and access to funding opportunities.
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Limestone County Child Care Accelerator: 2026 Applications Open March 2 - Women's Foundation of Alabama Limestone County Child Care Accelerator: 2026 Applications Open March 2 Advancing Alabama Child Care Accelerator Limestone County Cohort | Spring 2026 The Women’s Foundation of Alabama (WFA) created the Advancing Alabama Child Care Accelerator as a critical part of our multi-pronged approach to addressing the child care crisis impacting families nationwide.
Through this accelerator, we invest in women business owners, support peer community, and leverage proven business growth strategies to advance sustainable, community-based child care solutions. Download the Informational PDF Click here to download the full PDF containing eligibility, application deadlines, FAQs, and more. Informational Webinar – Wednesday, March 11 at 11:00 a.
m. CST Registration Link: https://us02web. zoom.
us/meeting/register/MGtNRknyQjOgrIaFwxmWvQ At the conclusion of the training program, participants will be eligible to apply for a grant of up to $25,000 from the Women’s Foundation of Alabama to support the launch or expansion of their child care business. Additional details about the funding application and review process will be shared with individuals selected for the Spring 2026 Limestone County cohort.
Participants must be able to commit 3–5 hours per week to training and program activities.
-Be 18 years of age or older -Have plans to open or expand a child care business -Serve children and families in Limestone County, AL Applicants should demonstrate: -A clear interest in starting or growing a child care facility -Defined business goals and a clear articulation of their current business status Applications Open: March 2, 2026 Applications Close: March 20, 2026 at 11:59 p. m.
CST Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend the applicant webinar, where program staff will answer questions live. For additional questions, please email Women’s Foundation of Alabama Awards $500,000 to Fall 2025 Grant Recipients Advancing Women’s Economic Opportunity Women’s Foundation of Alabama Appoints Margaret L. Ritchie as Vice President of Development 2213 1st Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Women business owners who are center-based or home-based child care providers in Limestone County, Alabama, starting or expanding child care businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Advancing Alabama Childcare Accelerator (Limestone County Cohort) is funded by Women's Foundation of Alabama. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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