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Funding by Topic: Child care

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

National School Lunch Afterschool Snack Program
Funding for schools and residential child care institutions to provide afterschool snacks to low-income children who participate in the National School Lunch program.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Food and Nutrition Service
T.L.L. Temple Foundation Grants
Grants for projects in the T.L.L. Temple Foundation service area of rural communities in Eastern Texas and Miller County in Arkansas. Priorities include education, economic opportunity, health, human services, arts and culture, and environment and conservation.
Geographic coverage: 23 counties in Eastern Texas and 1 county in Arkansas
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: T.L.L. Temple Foundation
USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program
Direct USDA loans and/or grants to purchase, construct, enlarge, or improve essential community facilities for healthcare, public safety, education, and public services in rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
USDA Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan Program
Loans from eligible private lenders, guaranteed by USDA, to help build essential community facilities in rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Michigan Rural Development Fund Grant Inactive
Grant funding to promote expansion and sustainability of land-based industries; worker training related to land-based industries; and energy, livestock processing, transportation, housing, communications, broadband, water and wastewater infrastructure to benefit rural communities and Micropolitan Statistical Areas in Michigan.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Dec 5, 2024
Sponsor: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Boettcher Foundation Grants Inactive
Community Connections Grants for initiatives or infrastructure projects that strengthen the connections between individuals and organizations in Colorado. Rural Catalyst Grants for building the capacity of rural nonprofit organizations.
Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2024
Sponsor: Boettcher Foundation
Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages Inactive
Grants for the development of Indian and Alaska Native communities, including housing, public service facilities, healthcare entities, and economic development projects.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 15, 2024
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Inactive
Funding to help nonprofit housing and community development intermediary organizations support housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 10, 2024
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Duke Endowment Child and Family Well-Being Grants Inactive
Funding to expand opportunities for vulnerable children in North Carolina and South Carolina, including out of home care and evidenced-based programs focused on prevention and early intervention for at-risk children.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina and South Carolina
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2024
Sponsor: The Duke Endowment
White House Rural Innovators Initiative Inactive
Honorary awards designed to highlight stories of rural leaders who are making a positive impact in their communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 14, 2024
Sponsors: The White House, U.S. Department of Agriculture