Each year the United States government gives away millions of dollars in grant money for various causes: educational, research, and the establishment of new businesses or the development of existing ones. One of the businesses which can apply are daycares. And indeed, if you're looking for finance to start a new daycare center or to expand an existing one, this is an option worth exploring since the great thing about grant money is that you don't need to pay it back. Ever.

Now, the government is only one of the sources for grant money. You can find many institutions, federal, state, local, and private which offer grants for a variety of causes. The sources are many, you just need to know where to look.

There are 4 major steps to getting a child care center grant

1. Finding suitable grants - as I said, there are many grants out there and you need to find them. It's difficult and may take some time, but it's not rocket science, and there are various resources which can help you to cut through the red tape. Once you find suitable grants that you may apply to, you need to request that they send you their application package.

2. Reading the application packages - You need to be sure you know as much about the grants you're applying to before you write your applications. Many people want to get their hands on these grants, and you need to make sure your application stands out. Read each application package carefully.

3. Write applications and send them - Writing a good application is a must. Make sure to provide all the necessary information and make sure to be specific about what you plan to do with the grant funds.

4. Repeat the process - It's probable that some grants institutions will reject your application. Don't give up, just repeat the process and constantly be on the lookout for new grants. Remember, this is free money, but it does take some work.