How much funding does Adoption Matching Grants provide?

Adoption Matching Grants provides $500 - $4,000 for one child; $500 - $6,000 for multiple children in funding.

Adoption Matching Grants

Promise686 Inc

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Funding Amount

$500 - $4,000 for one child; $500 - $6,000 for multiple children

Deadline

May 1, 2026

23 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Adoption Matching Grants

Overview: Awards to help families offset adoption expenses through a dollar-for-dollar matching grant program administered by participating churches through Promise686.

Award Amount:

$500 to $4,000 for adoption of one child

$500 to $6,000 for adoption of more than one child

Geographic Scope: Georgia (Promise686 Georgia grants require residency in Georgia; other Promise686 affiliates in other states may have similar programs)

How It Works:

Families fundraise within their sphere of influence (letters, emails, face-to-face meetings)

Church Adoption Funds match funds raised dollar-for-dollar up to the grant amount

Funds raised over the grant amount also go toward family's adoption expenses

Creates an "adoption team" for community building and post-adoption support

Eligible Expenses (Per IRS guidelines, Promise686 maintains discretion over fund use but strives to honor donor preferences):

Agency fees

Translation fees (if not included in agency fees)

USCIS fees and fingerprinting

Visa and passport fees (parents and adopted children)

Airline, travel, and lodging expenses (parents and adopted children only)

International fees

Required cash donations to orphanages

Post-placement reports

Eligibility Requirements:

Must live in Georgia (for Promise686 Georgia grants)

Family's adoption home study must be complete with favorable recommendation from licensed 501(c)(3) adoption agency

Both applicants (husband and wife) must be members in good standing of a Christian church adhering to the truths of the Nicene Creed

Must be utilizing a non-profit adoption agency

Contact: info@promise686.org or 770-274-6560

Address: 5300 Triangle Parkway, Suite 202, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Pre-Approval: Fill out short pre-approval application to request Grant Application
2. Submit Application: Complete full Grant Application
3. Application Deadline: Due on the first of every other month - January, March, May, July, September, and November
4. Review Timeline: Grant Committees review applications for each cycle and invite families under consideration for interviews
5. Interview: Conducted in person or via Zoom
6. Decision: Grant decisions communicated within six weeks of application deadline

Contact for Application: info@promise686.org

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