EquiCare Grant Opens April 1 for Infant, Toddler Care

Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant, now in its third year, opens for applications April 1 and closes April 24, 2026. The grant expands access to high-quality infant and toddler child care for families with annual incomes below 400% of the federal poverty level, including those who do not qualify for the Maryland Child Care Scholarship or Working Parents Assistance. Eligible applicants include families and licensed family child care providers, child care centers, and letter of compliance programs in Montgomery County.