Child Welfare Grants

Last updated October 17, 2026

Grantable tracks 371 active child welfare grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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

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Najim Family Foundation Grant Harvey E Najim Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The Najim Family Foundation Grant aims to support 501(c)(3) organizations serving children in the Greater San Antonio area. Grants focus on vital areas such as food, shelter, clothing, education, and mental health.	Not published	Varies
Norwich Lions Club: Community Grants Program Norwich Lions Club · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The Norwich Lions Club Community Grants Program aims to enhance community welfare by providing financial support ranging from $250 to $1,000 for projects that address local humanitarian needs.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Thunderbirds Charities General Grant Program Thunderbirds Charities · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Kosair Charities Grants Kosair Charities Committee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Kosair Charities Grants aim to enhance the health and well-being of children by providing financial support for healthcare, research, education, and social services.	Not published	Varies
The Kids Trust Fund Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Kids Trust Fund Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations focused on helping children aged 0-18 who have suffered from abuse or neglect.	Not published	Up to $15K
Greehey Family Foundation Grant The Greehey Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Greehey Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance health and human welfare in the San Antonio community.	Not published	Up to $1M
Brad Peyton Memorial Grant Shining City Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Les Passees Grants Program Les Passees Inc. · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K Les Passees Grants Program, established by Les Passees, Inc., a dedicated women's volunteer organization, aims to enhance the lives of children and families in Memphis.	Not published	Up to $75K
Chichester DuPont Foundation Grants Chichester Dupont Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Chichester DuPont Foundation provides grants focused on environmental, educational, healthcare, and social service initiatives, emphasizing support for underprivileged children in Delaware.	Not published	Up to $50K
Charles R. Wood Foundation Grant Charles R Wood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles R. Wood Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the Lake George Region, focusing on children, healthcare, and the arts.	Not published	Varies
Shooting Star Scholarship - Fraser The Shooting Star Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation Grant The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation, Inc., was established by the late Cindy Silvian. Mr. and Mrs. Silvian were distinguished citizens of Long Beach, New York.	Not published	Varies
The Collins Foundation GO Grants Collins Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K GO Grants are The Collins Foundation's responsive, general-operating grant program for organizations serving Oregon, funding arts and culture, child welfare and development, education, environmental protection, health equity, and broader…	Not published	$25K – $100K
Edgar A. Thurman Charitable Foundation for Children Grant Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Edgar A. Thurman Charitable Foundation for Children provides financial support to 501(c)(3) organizations serving needy children in Virginia, particularly in the Western region and Roanoke Valley.	Not published	$3K – $20K
Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation General Grant Program Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation was established on February 1, 2019. As of 2024, the foundation has awarded 135+ grants totaling over $10 million to 82+ organizations across the service area.	Not published	Varies
Community Outreach Grants The Children's Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Community Outreach Grants by The Children's Trust aim to empower community partners by supporting programs that benefit children and families in Miami-Dade County.	Not published	Up to $10K
YouthBridge Community Foundation: Child Welfare Capacity Building Grant Youthbridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K We are the bridge between donors, nonprofits and the potential of our region. At YouthBridge Community Foundation, caring for the future of St. Louis is at the heart of everything we do.	Not published	$10K
Frank M. & Eleanor R. Miese Fund Grant Bridge Builders Community Foundations FKA Venango Area Comm Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Frank M. & Eleanor R. Miese Fund Grant, administered by Bridge Builders Community Foundations, aims to support transformative programs for underprivileged children in Cooperstown and surrounding areas.	Not published	Varies
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank: Youth Programs Grant Central Pennsylvania Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank's Youth Programs address child hunger, with initiatives like School Pantries, Kids Cafés, BackPack programs, and Summer Meals.	Not published	Varies
Las Vegas Area Grants Speedway Children's Charities · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities supports local organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children in Southern Nevada.	Not published	Up to $10K
Elm Grove Junior Guild Grants Elm Grove Junior Guild · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Elm Grove Junior Guild Grants support local non-profits focused on the education, wellness, and protection of women and children.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Season for Sharing Grant Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K – $50K The Season for Sharing Grant supports non-profit organizations in Arizona, focusing on children, families, arts, education, and older adults.	Not published	$8K – $50K
Promoting First Relationships-Agency Training Project Grant Seattle King County Department of Public Health · State Not published · $2K – $20K The Promoting First Relationships-Agency Training Project aims to engage community-based agencies in training models that enhance parent-child relationships.	Not published	$2K – $20K
Community-Based Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Grant Program Alaska Children's Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Support community-based efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect	Not published	Varies

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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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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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