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Regional Grant applications open September 1–25 each year. Start-up and Emergency grants are available year-round through district offices.
Child Care Services Grants (Regional, Start Up, and Emergency) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (administered through District offices and Child Care Aware website). These grants provide funds to help cover the cost of supplies, equipment, technology, and training for child care programs. They are offered annually and awarded competitively.
There are three types: Regional, Start Up, and Emergency.
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Child Care Services Grants - Child Care Aware MN Funding for Supplies and Other Essentials Child Care Services Grants provide funds to help cover the cost of supplies, equipment, technology, and training. Grant funds are offered annually and are awarded competitively to qualified child care programs. Child Care Services Grants are administered through our District offices.
There are three types of Child Care Services Grants: Regional, Start Up, and Emergency. Regional Grant applications are available online through the program’s Develop Organization Account September 1–25 of each year. Each year, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families and Child Care Aware of Minnesota determine Regional Grant priorities.
This year’s priorities are explained on the Grant Priorities document . Some of our District offices also have funding available year-round to help with program start-up costs and emergencies. For more information on Regional, Start-Up, and Emergency Grants and application instructions, contact your local county Grant Administrator .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified child care programs. Applications awarded competitively; applicants must contact their local county Grant Administrator. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Child Care Services Grants (Regional, Start Up, and Emergency) is funded by Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (administered through District offices and Child Care Aware website). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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