Child Care Solutions Fund

The CCSF focuses on increasing women’s economic security through access to quality, affordable childcare.

Applications closed for 2024

Click here to learn about the 2024 Grantees and their incredible programs!

Applications for 2025 Grants will open in May 2025. Keep an eye on this page for further information.


To learn more, watch the recorded information session below.

Support from the Iowa Women’s Foundation has helped our center fill the gap between childcare fees collected and the cost of staffing. This is essential to our success because of the percentage of DHS-supported children we serve. We could not provide our services without this sort of help!"

— Marita Theisen Childcare Center, Dubuque, IA