Child Welfare Grants
Last updated September 27, 2026
There are currently 383 open child welfare grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 142 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.
- Open grants
- 383
- from 310 funders
- Median award
- $25K
- middle half $10K–$100K
- Total listed funding
- $31.8M
- across 142 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 12
- 17 with a published date
On this page: Federal State Foundation · Updated daily
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| FY27 CAR Family Care Plan (FCP) Pilot Program Department Of Children And Family Services · State October 19, 2026 · Varies This grant award will have an initial period of performance starting in FY27 (11/01/2026 (or upon execution of the agreement) through 06/30/2029). A budget should be submitted for FY27 only. | |
| FY26 Fall Grant Cycle Black Hawk County Gaming Association · Foundation October 20, 2026 · Varies Grants awarded in this cycle ranged from $10,000 to $1,000,000: | |
| Children's Health Grants Cullen Children's Foundation · Foundation October 26, 2026 · Varies | |
| Elm Grove Junior Guild Community Grant Program Elm Grove Junior Guild · Foundation October 31, 2026 · $500 – $10K | |
| Community Assistance Grants The Junior League of Tampa Inc · Foundation October 31, 2026 · Up to $3K The Junior League of Tampa offers a streamlined Community Assistance application for nonprofit organizations seeking financial support, volunteer support, or both. | |
| CHC Grants Children's Healthcare Charity Inc · Foundation November 1, 2026 · Varies | |
| Spring Grant Cycle NW Childrens Foundation · Foundation December 10, 2026 · $5K – $20K | |
| Christ Child Society of Naples Organizational Grants Christ Child Society of Naples Inc · Foundation February 1, 2027 · Varies Christ Child Society of Naples (CCSN) is pleased to provide meaningful grants to organizations who provide services for underserved children in Collier County. | |
| St. Germaine Children's Charity Annual Grants St Germaine Children's Charity · Foundation February 4, 2027 · Varies St. Germaine Children's Charity offers a competitive annual granting process to support local non-profit agencies aligned with their mission of protecting abused and neglected children in San Diego County. | |
| Kentucky Bar Foundation Annual Grants The Kentucky Bar Foundation Inc · Foundation March 2, 2027 · Varies | |
| Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children Administration for Children and Families - ORR · Federal October 1, 2027 · $1M – $100M The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) provides temporary housing and care for children who arrive in the United States alone. | |
| Ina Calkins Board Grant Ina Calkins Trust · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Ina Calkins Board Grant supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kansas City, Missouri, providing approximately $200,000 annually. | |
| Maryland Legal Services Program--Children In Need of Assistance (CINA) Maryland Department of Human Services · State Rolling · Varies This program is designed to protect the legal rights and interests of abused and/or neglected children involved in CINA and Termination of Parental Rights proceedings in Maryland. | |
| Jordan Fund Grant The Jordan Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Jordan Fund, established by John & Kelly Olerud in 2003, is dedicated to supporting children with special needs and their families. | |
| The Hitchman Charitable Trust Grant R And H Hitchman Charitable Trust · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Hitchman Charitable Trust, established by Helen Hitchman's estate in 2014, aims to continue the philanthropic legacy of Robert and Helen Hitchman. | |
| Fund for Racial Equity Grants Act for Alexandria · Foundation Rolling · Varies ACT for Alexandria created the Fund for Racial Equity to provide a sustainable source of funding dedicated to supporting efforts that dismantle systemic racism and advance racial equity in Alexandria. | |
| Individual Grant Requests for Foster Children Navajo County Friends of CASA Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies | |
| Lincoln County Community Foundation Grant Cycle Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $5K The Lincoln County Community Foundation Grant Cycle aims to enhance local initiatives by funding projects in key areas such as child services, education, food insecurity, housing, mental health, and utility assistance. | |
| Del E. Webb Foundation Grant Del E Webb Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $3M The Del E. Webb Foundation Grant offers financial support ranging from $5,000 to $3,000,000 for nonprofit organizations operating in Arizona, California, or Nevada. | |
| Grants for Coordination of Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Child Welfare Services to Tribal Families at Risk of Child Abuse or Neglect US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families · Foundation Rolling · $225K The Grants for Coordination of Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Child Welfare Services aim to support tribal families at risk of abuse or neglect. | |
| Trauma-Informed Practice Fund Grant The Fund for Greater Hartford Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The Trauma-Informed Practice Fund Grant supports organizations working directly with children to adopt trauma-informed practices. | |
| Rogers and Meredith Scholarship (College) Grant Central Carolina Community · Foundation Rolling · Varies All scholarship amounts listed are past annual averages and do not necessarily indicate the intended award amount for future awards. All scholarships must be paid to accredited, non-profit institutions of higher learning. | |
| Theisen’s More for Your Community Grants Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Rolling · $100 – $5K The Theisen’s More for Your Community Grants program aims to inspire generosity and strengthen communities in the Dubuque region. | |
| Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation Grant Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation Grant aims to support charitable organizations that align with the philanthropic mission of the Baker family, focusing on Methodist-affiliated educational institutions, aid for disadvantaged children… |
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Child welfare grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 12 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 17 4%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 60 16%
- No deadline published
- 294 77%
Only 17 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open child welfare grants
- Maryland Department of Human Services 9 open
- Alaska Children's Trust 7 open
- Speedway Children's Charities 6 open
- A Child's Hope Foundation 5 open
- Hawaii Community Foundation 5 open
- CASA of Jefferson County Inc 4 open
310 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 383 open child welfare grants (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 27, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 6 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About child welfare grants
Child welfare grants fund nonprofits working in foster care, family preservation, kinship care, adoption support, and services for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The federal Children's Bureau within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families is the primary public funder, administering both formula grants to states and tribes and competitive discretionary grants to organizations.
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Child Welfare Grants by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do child welfare grants award?
Of the 383 open child welfare grants Grantable lists as of September 27, 2026, 142 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $100K. The largest is $5.3M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most child welfare grants?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are Maryland Department of Human Services (9), Alaska Children's Trust (7), Speedway Children's Charities (6), A Child's Hope Foundation (5), and Hawaii Community Foundation (5). In all, 310 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are child welfare grants due?
Of 383 open grants, 12 accept applications on a rolling basis, 17 have a published upcoming deadline, 60 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 294 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for child welfare nonprofits?
Child welfare funding supports foster and kinship care, family preservation and reunification, adoption and post-permanency services, and prevention programs that keep families together safely. The Children's Bureau awards competitive discretionary grants directly to organizations and distributes formula grants through states and tribes, which then fund local nonprofits.
Does the federal government fund child welfare services?
Yes. The Children's Bureau, part of the Administration for Children and Families at the Department of Health and Human Services, administers the nation's primary child welfare funding through a mix of formula and competitive discretionary grants. Many dollars flow first to state and tribal child welfare agencies, which contract with nonprofits to deliver services.
Who else funds child welfare work?
Beyond federal funding, state child welfare agencies, community foundations, and national child-focused foundations support child welfare nonprofits. Because much federal money passes through states, local organizations often pursue both state contracts and private foundation grants to fund a full range of services.
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