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First Children Finance Growth Fund Loans and Grants is a program from First Children Finance that provides grants and low-interest loans to child care businesses to support growth, sustainability, and expansion. The program serves child care centers, family child care providers, certified child care centers, and legal unlicensed providers, with emphasis on rural communities, BIPOC entrepreneurs, and underserved areas.
Currently available in Minnesota and Vermont through state government funding, eligible organizations may receive grants ranging from 5000 to 20000 dollars with loans also available. Founded in 1991, First Children Finance has a long history strengthening child care businesses.
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Grants - First Children’s Finance Child Care Business Cohorts Rural Child Care Innovation Program Training and Technical Assistance Consultation to Communities Customized Consultation and Projects ECE Business Collaboratory Tribal Nations and Communities First Children’s Finance Child Care Grants First Children’s Finance is pleased to offer Child Care Grants in the selected states of Minnesota and Vermont, made possible by funding from state government.
Grants can used in many different way for child care centers, family child care providers, certified child care centers, and legal unlicensed providers. We have a long and strong history in helping communities with grants that help grow, develop, and expand child care in needed communities that partner with us. Below are the current states that grants are offered in.
FCF’s Minnesota team is co-located in our national headquarters in Minneapolis, MN. As the oldest state office, the Minnesota team has developed alongside the national vision for our organization. Programs and services have been continuously been offered across Minnesota since our founding in 1991.
Today, Minnesota’s team members can be found in every region of the state, serving child care business clients and communities in rural areas, population centers and the Twin Cities metro area. Although the need for excellent child care exists in every community, the Minnesota team recognizes the need for a diversity of approaches to serve rural child care businesses, BIPOC entrepreneurs, and community partners.
Click Here to Learn More about Minnesota Grants The BTAP is committed to addressing the business needs of Vermont’s early childhood and afterschool programs. To help us better understand the current needs, First Children’s Finance is conducting a survey of child care business owners and directors. The results of the survey will be shared with stakeholders and used to determine offerings of the BTAP throughout 2023 and beyond.
Click Here to Learn More about Vermont Grants Together we can make a difference. © 2026 First Children's Finance Website Design by MVP Marketing + Design © 2026 First Children's Finance Design by MVP Marketing + Design
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Child care providers in Minnesota, Iowa, and Michigan (nonprofit and for-profit). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $20,000 (grants), loans available. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
First Children's Finance Growth Fund Loans & Grants is funded by First Children's Finance. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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Access to Technology Grants (Minnesota) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (administered by First Children's Finance). These grants help licensed child care businesses access technology to improve business management practices. Priority is given to businesses with no or limited technology resources, especially in Child Care Access Equity areas.
Access to Technology Grants (Minnesota) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (via First Children's Finance). Technology Grants can help licensed child care businesses access technology to improve business management practices. Priority is given to child care businesses that currently have no or limited technology resources, and particularly to those in Child Care Access Equity areas.
Access to Technology Grants is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (via First Children's Finance). Technology Grants to help licensed childcare businesses access technology to improve business management practices. Priority is given to childcare businesses with no or limited technology resources, particularly in Child Care Access Equity areas.
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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