FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS:

21st Century Community Learning Centers

The Annie E. Casey Foundation - a private charitable organization dedicated to disadvantaged children

Child and Adult Care Food Program - USDA program that provides reimbursement for meals and snacks in child and youth care programs

Child Care and Development Fund (Child Care and Development Block Grant) - fact sheet about funding from the Administration for Children and Families

Community Facilities Loan Program - financial assistance for community facilities (including child care centers) in rural areas in the form of low-interest direct and guaranteed loans

Grants through the U.S. Dept. of Justice (including Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention)

National Science Foundation

The Robert Woods Johnson Foundation - grant funding for health-related programs and research

Small Business Administration - Provides a variety of services to small businesses and individuals or groups thinking of starting a business. Primary focus is targeted towards financial assistance and business management of for-profit organizations.

USDA Office of Rural Development - low interest loans available for child care facilities

U.S. Department of Education