Child Welfare Grants

Last updated October 17, 2026

Grantable tracks 371 active child welfare grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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The Healing Trust: Operating Grant: Resilient Families The Healing Trust · Foundation Not published · $20K – $55K The Healing Trust is dedicated to enhancing community resilience through its Operating Grant: Resilient Families. This initiative supports health-focused nonprofits in Tennessee, providing unrestricted funds between $20,000 and $50,000.	Not published	$20K – $55K
VCF: Kelsey Trust - Winter Cycle Grants The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Kelsey Trust, established in 1988, collaborates with the Vermont Community Foundation to provide grants focused on supporting children, families, and basic human needs in the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Legacy Grant Program The Denver Children's Foundation · Foundation Not published · From $10K Allow donors to invest in DCF's exhaustive charity review process while supporting causes they care about and receiving tax benefits	Not published	From $10K
Agency Funding Application United Way of Wilson County & the Upper Cumberland · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way provides funding to partner agencies that deliver programs and services aligned with United Way's mission in the areas of education, financial stability, and health.	Not published	Varies
FY27 Request for Proposals (RFP) - Public Awareness/Child Fairs Promise Partners · Foundation Not published · Varies Applicants from any of the following Iowa counties may apply: Public Awareness and Child Fairs programs	Not published	Varies
Supporting Transitioning Foster Youth Grant The Victoria S and Bradley L Geist Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation supports the Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative, a Co-Investment site with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative.	Not published	Varies
Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project (YDIP) Building Changes · Foundation Not published · Varies Focuses on supporting young people exiting the child welfare system, juvenile detention and rehabilitation centers, behavioral health facilities, and other systems of care.	Not published	Varies
Louise Dorothy Shugard Trust Grant Tuw Louise Dorothy Shugard Ttee · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Louise Dorothy Shugard Trust, established in 1946, supports child welfare initiatives in Newark, NJ. The foundation aims to provide grants to 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to education, health, and human services.	Not published	$2K – $5K
CFGC: Next Generation Fund Grant Gaston Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CFGC: Next Generation Fund Grant, established by the Gaston Community Foundation, supports charitable initiatives primarily in Gaston County.	Not published	Varies
Baystate Financial Charitable Foundation Grants Baystate Financial Services Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Baystate Financial Charitable Foundation, established in 1999, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of disadvantaged children and families in the community.	Not published	Varies
Gartner Fund – Child Medical Assistance 3 Rivers Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Grants (Kiwanis Clubs) Kiwanis Cal-NEV-Ha Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cal-Nev-Ha Children's Fund provides grants to Kiwanis clubs to develop signature projects that serve, protect, and transform children's lives. These grants fund community-based initiatives focused on injury prevention and child safety.	Not published	Varies
The Father's Table Foundation Grant The Father's Table Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The Father's Table Foundation Grant aims to glorify God by addressing the immediate and future needs of women and children globally.	Not published	Up to $750K
Houston Bar Foundation Community Grants Program Houston Bar Association · Foundation Not published · $100K Funds Houston-area projects that support at least one pillar of the Houston Bar Foundation's mission	Not published	$100K
La Jolla Kiwanis Foundation Grant La Jolla Kiwanis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The La Jolla Kiwanis Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing community welfare by supporting initiatives that benefit children and families in La Jolla and San Diego.	Not published	Varies
Anna W. & Alexander P. Thornton Charitable Trust Grant Anna W Thornton & Alexander P Thornton · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To locate information about this grant program, please search by name using the foundation finder here._ Anna W. & Alexander P. Thornton Charitable Trust Preference to charities in Tarrant County, Texas that provide children's and…	Not published	Varies
Edward Sykes Foundation Grant Edward Sykes · Foundation Not published · Varies The Edward Sykes Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations focused on assisting disadvantaged children in New York City.	Not published	Varies
McMurry Foundation Grant The McMurry Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The McMurry Foundation Grant, established in 1998, focuses on enhancing the well-being of communities in Wyoming, particularly in Natrona County.	Not published	Varies
Pediatrics/OB/NICU Grants Salem Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Salem Health Foundation supports various pediatric, obstetric, and neonatal intensive care programs.	Not published	Varies
SRCF Charitable Grants Spring Run Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $36K The Spring Run Charitable Foundation awards grants to qualified charitable organizations. In 2025, the foundation awarded over $225,000 across eight charities plus additional grants.	Not published	$20K – $36K
Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Grant: Children & Youth Albert & Bessie Mae Kronkosky Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting children and youth by preventing child abuse, aiding victims of trafficking, and enhancing foster care programs.	Not published	Varies
Annual Back-to-School Clothing and Supplies Program Navajo County Friends of CASA Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250	Not published	Up to $250
Alaska Children's Trust Alaska Native Culture Grant Alaska Children's Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies ACT's Alaska Native Culture Grant supports Alaska nonprofits and tribal organizations delivering culturally grounded programming for children and families (e.g., the 2024 award to Norton Sound Health Corporation for Camp Mamittuq).	Not published	Varies
Youth Empowerment Grants Program Believe in ME · Foundation Not published · Varies Greetings and welcome to the Believe in Me Youth Empowerment Grants Program! We're here to bring tangible change to children's lives, and we're excited that you're interested in joining hands with us.	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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