Child care grants in Kentucky.

These are the grants the state runs for child care providers in Kentucky. Each one links to its official page.

Checked on the official pages, November 4, 2026.

Who runs child care funding in Kentucky

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Child Care. Its Division of Child Care runs training programs, scholarships, awards and mini-grants for child care.Source: Professional Development, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Child Care. Checked November 4, 2026.

Grants for child care providers in Kentucky

Each grant as its official page describes it, with the day we read that page.

  • Kentucky All STARS

    • Quality improvement
    • Centers and home daycares
    Who can apply
    Licensed centers and certified family child care homes are enrolled at Level 1 on their own.
    What it pays for
    Programs at Level 2 to 5 get achievement and yearly quality awards.
    When to apply
    Check the official page for the current window.
    Source: Kentucky All STARS Provider Information, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Child Care. Checked November 4, 2026.

  • Non-College Scholarship Program

    • Staff and workforce
    • Child care staff
    Who can apply
    People training for the Commonwealth Child Care Credential or a CDA can apply.
    What it pays for
    It pays an approved training group for the scholar's training hours.
    When to apply
    Check the official page for the current window.
    Source: Professional Development, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Child Care. Checked November 4, 2026.

  • CDA application award

    • Staff and workforce
    • Child care staff
    Who can apply
    CDA candidates who meet the guidelines can get it.
    What it pays for
    It pays the CDA assessment fee for the applicant.
    When to apply
    Check the official page for the current window.
    Source: Professional Development, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Child Care. Checked November 4, 2026.

  • Milestone Achievement Award

    • Bonus or incentive
    • Child care staff
    Who can apply
    Staff in the KIDS NOW college or non-college scholarship programs can get it.
    What it pays for
    It pays a cash award when they finish a credential or degree.
    When to apply
    Check the official page for the current window.
    Source: Professional Development, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Child Care. Checked November 4, 2026.

  • Related Educational Reimbursement Expense

    • Staff and workforce
    • Child care staff
    Who can apply
    Staff in the KIDS NOW college scholarship program can get it.
    What it pays for
    It pays a cash award after each finished semester or term.
    When to apply
    Check the official page for the current window.
    Source: Professional Development, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Child Care. Checked November 4, 2026.

Before you apply

  1. Read who can apply. Some grants need a license, a quality rating or a subsidy agreement first.
  2. Check the window on the official page. Grants open and close.
  3. Read what the money can pay for, and keep receipts for every cost.
  4. Ask what you must report after you get the money.
  5. Apply only through the official page or the office it names.

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Questions, answered

Are there child care grants in Kentucky?

This page lists 5 grants the state runs for providers. Each one links to its official page.

Who runs child care funding in Kentucky?

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Child Care. Its Division of Child Care runs training programs, scholarships, awards and mini-grants for child care.

Is there a grant to open a daycare in Kentucky?

None of the grants we found on the state pages is for opening a new program. Check back for new rounds.

Who decides who gets a grant in Kentucky?

The state or the agency that runs each grant decides who gets it. This page is a summary of public pages. It is not legal or tax advice.

About this page

Checked on the official pages, November 4, 2026.

If a grant is not here, we could not read it on an official page.

Grants open and close. Confirm every detail on the official page before you apply.

The state or the agency that runs each grant decides who gets it.

This page is a summary of public pages. It is not legal or tax advice.

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