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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Community Impact Annual Grant The Foundation for Northwest IL · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Impact Annual Grant, provided by The Foundation for Northwest Illinois, supports nonprofit organizations enhancing community welfare in Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carroll counties.	Not published	Varies
St. Clare’s Children’s Behavioral Health Fund Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · $6K The St. Clare’s Children’s Behavioral Health Fund Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of New Jersey, aims to enhance children's behavioral health services in Sussex and Morris counties.	Not published	$6K
Margaret and Vito D’Ambruso Fund Grant Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Rochester Area Community Foundation, in partnership with generous philanthropists and community partners, works to improve the quality of life for people who live and work in the eight-county region through its leadership and strategic…	Not published	Varies
IC25 Injury Prevention-Child Injury Prevention Solicitation (OH) Grant Ohio Department of Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · $30K – $110K The IC25 Injury Prevention-Child Injury Prevention Solicitation by the Ohio Department of Health aims to fund programs that reduce child injuries and fatalities in Ohio.	Not published	$30K – $110K
MaryLee Allen PSSF Funding Grant Opportunity Texas Center for Child and Family Studies · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K Emergency supplemental funding to develop, establish, expand, or operate coordinated programs in four key focus areas addressing unmet needs for families at risk or in crisis during the pandemic.	Not published	Up to $60K
Hoglund Foundation Grant The Hoglund Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hoglund Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the lives of at-risk children and families in Dallas, Texas.	Not published	Varies
Title IV-E Adoption Assistance Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund: Core Funding (MO) Grant St. Louis County Children's Service Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund provides core funding to local organizations delivering mental and behavioral health services to children and families.	Not published	Varies
Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation Grant Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation Grant, established in 2001 in memory of Harvey's late wife Ethel, aims to support local charitable initiatives focused on children's education, health, and welfare.	Not published	Varies
Grant Request - Over $2,500 The Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Funding Restrictions - Grant funds may NOT be used for:	Not published	$3K
AllOne Charities Grant Allone Charities · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The AllOne Charities Grant aims to enhance healthcare delivery in Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania by funding innovative and collaborative projects.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Heart Warrior Grant Open Hearts for Orphans Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Special adoption grant specifically for families adopting children who have heart defects.	Rolling	Varies
GF Novice Researcher Grant The Gerber Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Letter of Inquiry deadline is the deadline for the Concept paper.	Not published	Varies
Opportunities for Children Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K One of OCCF's Community Grant Programs designed to meet pressing community needs. Guidelines and eligibility criteria are based on donor intent.	Not published	Up to $40K
Jeffrey W. Comment Memorial Endowment Fund Jewelers for Children · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FFLA: Children's Legal Services Grant The Florida Bar Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $315K The FFLA: Children's Legal Services grant supports legal assistance for needy children in Florida, focusing on areas such as foster care, health benefits, and educational needs.	Not published	$25K – $315K
Dogs for Joy Grant Joy In Childhood Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $80K – $150K The Dogs for Joy Grant, funded by the Joy in Childhood Foundation, supports the integration of trained facility dogs in pediatric hospitals.	Not published	$80K – $150K
Department of Public Safety - Crime Victim Grants Program Public Safety Department · State Not published · Varies The Office of Justice Programs, Crime Victim Grants Unit (CVGU), distributes approximately $32 million in state and federal funds to nearly 150 agencies throughout Minnesota to provide direct advocacy services to victims of crime.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Grants (United Way Partnership) 1889 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $200K	Not published	$5K – $200K
Financial Assistance Program Kosair Charities Committee Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Financial Assistance Program provides direct financial assistance to families in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.	Rolling	Varies
Children's Justice Act (NV) Grant State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) · State Not published · Up to $100K Nevada Division of Child and Family Services The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), together in genuine partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies, provides support and services to assist…	Not published	Up to $100K
Women's Philanthropic Giving Circle (WPGC) Grants The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · $2,000 - $5,000 per grant Through collective philanthropy of founding members, WPGC distributes grants to organizations doing extraordinary work in the Central Florida community.	Not published	$2,000 - $5,000 per grant
Bill Graham Award Rex Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In memory of pioneering producer and founding Rex board member Bill Graham, himself a refugee, this award is for those working to assist children who are victims of political oppression and human rights violations.	Not published	Varies
CFNV: Our Children Fund Grant The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The CFNV: Our Children Fund aims to support children in the Fairfax County foster care system by providing financial assistance for essential items and experiences.	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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