Grants for Opening a Child Care Center

Child care grants are an important part of starting a quality childcare business, according to Childcare.net. These grants, while difficult to find, are available in both the U.S. and Canada, and alternatives exist if no grant funding can be secured.

For-Profit

For-profit child care centers will have a difficult time finding startup grants, according to Childcare.net. They may be able to find grants through local agencies, but federal funding is almost nonexistent.

U.S. Grants

Non-profit childcare centers may find startup grants to help with food costs through the Department of Agriculture, according to Childcare.net. Other opportunities can be found at SchoolGrants.org.

Canadian Grants

The majority of Canadian grants for non-profit childcare centers come from the provincial governments. Air Canada and the Clarica Life Insurance Company also consider requests for donations.

Alternatives

Alternatives to grants exist toward for-profit childcare centers. Funding may be available through bank loans, gifts from friends and family, or venture capital.

Consideration

Check with local organizations for possible funding. The Lions Club, fraternities and sororities, or the Kiwanis Club may have funding available to aid your business, according to Childcare.net.

References

• Childcare.net: Daycare Grants & Where to Find Them

Resources

• United States Department of Agricultture: Home
• Air Canada: Home
• Kiwanis International: Home
• Lion's Club: Home