Child Welfare Grants
Last updated October 17, 2026
Grantable tracks 371 active child welfare grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 11 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 135 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.
- Grants tracked
- 371
- from 303 funders
- Median award
- $25K
- middle half $10K–$100K
- Total listed funding
- $25.5M
- across 135 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 11
- 22 with a published date
On this page: Federal State Foundation · Updated daily
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Elm Grove Junior Guild Community Grant Program Elm Grove Junior Guild · Foundation ~October · $500 – $10K | |
| Vermont Children's Trust Foundation - Equipment Grants Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation · Foundation Oct 31, 2026 · Up to $2K The Vermont Children's Trust Foundation offers quarterly Equipment Grants to nonprofit organizations serving children aged 0-18 in Vermont. | |
| Community Assistance Grants The Junior League of Tampa Inc · Foundation Oct 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 · Varies | |
| GLCF: Plymale Foundation Grant Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation · Foundation ~November · $1K – $15K The Plymale Foundation Grant, established by Robert E. Plymale in 1963 and now part of the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Campbell County and surrounding areas. | |
| Charles D. Jacobus Family Foundation General Operating Grants Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · Up to $15K The Charles D. Jacobus Family Foundation provides general operating grants to previously funded organizations located and based in the City of Milwaukee, focusing on the healthy development of children. | |
| KiDs Grants Kappa Delta Foundation Incorporated · Foundation ~December · Up to $10K The Kappa Delta Foundation KiDs Grants are designed to allow Kappa Delta alumnae chapters and individuals an opportunity to have a direct, positive impact on families and children in their community. | |
| Del E. Webb Foundation Grant Del E Webb Foundation · Foundation Dec 8, 2026 · US $5,000 - US $3,000,000 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. | |
| Spring Grant Cycle NW Childrens Foundation · Foundation ~December · $5K – $20K | |
| NW Children's Foundation General Grant Program NW Childrens Foundation · Foundation Dec 10, 2026 · $5K – $25K | |
| Christ Child Society of Naples Organizational Grants Christ Child Society of Naples Inc · Foundation ~February · 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 · 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 · Varies | |
| Birmingham Foundation Grant The Birmingham Foundation · Foundation Mar 22, 2027 · US $5,000 - US $50,000 The Birmingham Foundation Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations in South Pittsburgh focused on enhancing the lives of young children and their families. | |
| Dr. Harry J. Heeb Foundation Grant Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation · Foundation ~April · $3K – $20K The Dr. Harry J. Heeb Foundation Grant supports underprivileged and abused children, providing medical attention for related disabilities in the fields of eye, ear, nose, and throat health. | |
| Protecting Stark's Future Grant Stark Community Foundation · Foundation ~May · Up to $100K The Protecting Stark's Future Grant, initiated by the Stark Community Foundation, aims to combat child poverty in Stark County through collaborative, neighborhood-focused projects. | |
| Gould Charitable Foundation Grant The Gould Charitable Foundation · Foundation ~August · $5K – $50K The Gould Charitable Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Boston and Kansas City. | |
| Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children Administration for Children and Families - ORR · Federal Oct 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 Not published · 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 Not published · 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 Not published · 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 Not published · 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 Not published · 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 |
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Child welfare grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 11 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 22 6%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 65 18%
- No deadline published
- 273 74%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 22 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active child welfare grants
- Alaska Children's Trust 7 active
- Maryland Department of Human Services 7 active
- Speedway Children's Charities 6 active
- A Child's Hope Foundation 5 active
- Hawaii Community Foundation 5 active
- CASA of Jefferson County Inc 4 active
303 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 371 active child welfare grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 17, 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 371 child welfare grants Grantable lists as of October 17, 2026, 135 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 active listings, the leading funders are Alaska Children's Trust (7), Maryland Department of Human Services (7), Speedway Children's Charities (6), A Child's Hope Foundation (5), and Hawaii Community Foundation (5). In all, 303 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are child welfare grants due?
Of 371 grants listed, 11 accept applications on a rolling basis, 22 have a published upcoming deadline, 65 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 273 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 68% fall in October–December.
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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