[Women's Foundation of Alabama](https://wfalabama.org/grant-focus-areas)

March 2, 2026 (Spring 2026 Childcare Accelerator cohort opens)

Training, coaching, and funding support for child care business owners; award size not specified for this initiative.

Provides resources, training, and funding to help Alabama child care business owners expand and strengthen their operations.

--- ## Description The Advancing Alabama Childcare Accelerator is an initiative by the Women's Foundation of Alabama designed to address the critical shortage of quality child care across the state. This accelerator program offers child care business owners access to training, coaching, and funding, empowering them to expand and improve their services. The goal is to strengthen the child care sector in Alabama by equipping providers with the tools and support necessary for sustainable growth, ultimately increasing access to quality child care for families. --- ## Due Dates - Spring 2026 Childcare Accelerator cohort applications open: March 2, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - The program provides a combination of training, coaching, and funding support to selected child care business owners. - Specific award amounts for this accelerator are not published; support is tailored to help businesses grow and sustain child care operations. --- ## Eligibility - Intended for child care business owners operating in Alabama. - Applicants should be seeking to expand or improve their child care services. - The program is part of the Women's Foundation of Alabama's strategic initiatives to address workforce and child care gaps. --- ## Application Process - Applications for the Spring 2026 Childcare Accelerator cohort open on March 2, 2026. - Application details and forms will be available on the [Women's Foundation of Alabama grant opportunities page](https://wfalabama.org/grant-opportunities/). - The program may include additional steps such as selection interviews or proposal reviews. --- ## Additional Information - The accelerator is part of a broader set of strategic initiatives by the Women's Foundation of Alabama to improve workforce participation and economic mobility for women and families. - Funding is made possible through partnerships with federal, state, and local entities. - The program is competitive and may have limited slots per cohort. --- ## External Links - [Women's Foundation of Alabama Grant Opportunities](https://wfalabama.org/grant-opportunities/) - [Women's Foundation of Alabama Home](https://wfalabama.org/grant-focus-areas) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------------|--------------| | General Inquiries | — | info@wfalabama.org | 205-251-7030 | | Foundation Office | — | hello@wfalabama.org | 205-326-4454 | For more information, visit the [contact page](https://wfalabama.org/contact).

Advancing Alabama Childcare Accelerator

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