Grants & Financial Support
You can get access to financial supports such as scholarships, grants, stipends, and more.
Get access to grants and financial support such as:
Scholarships
Grants
Incentives
Reimbursements
Stipends
Free or low-cost professional learning opportunities in multiple languages that are culturally and linguistically responsive
Additional grants and financial resources that may be available to you include:
Oregon Child Care Start-up and Expansion Grants through the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) and Western Oregon University
Oregon Child Care Workforce Recognition Payment Program. In an effort to recognize child care providers across the state of Oregon for their exceptional work the Oregon Legislature has allocated an annual $500 payment to eligible child care providers in 2024 and 2025. Applications are accepted through October 15.
Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF). The Child Care Infrastructure Program is a competitive statewide grant that supports child care providers and programs. The CCIF is focused on providing funds for the establishment, expansion, and improvements of child care facilities across the state.
Your local CCR&R can help you navigate the financial resources available to you.
Oregon CCR&R Directory & Map
Child Care Resource & Referral agencies (CCR&Rs) help families find child care and assist child care providers with resources for their business.