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

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TCFHR: Sean Warner Memorial Endowment Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County · Foundation Not published · $500 The Sean Warner Memorial Endowment Fund, established by Mark and Susan Warner, honors their son by supporting children in need.	Not published	$500
Mary Jean Borley Memorial Scholarship Grant The Muskingum County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary Jean Borley Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Zanesville branch of the American Association of University Women, supports young women from Muskingum County pursuing degrees related to child welfare.	Not published	Varies
Jason Hayes Foundation Grants The Jason Hayes Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jason Hayes Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was established in loving memory of our son, brother, and cousin, Jason.	Not published	Varies
Charity Ball Association Children's Opportunity Fund Grant The Charity Ball Association of San Antonio Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charity Ball Association of San Antonio, Inc. provides funding to enhance children's lives in Bexar County. With over $29 million distributed to nonprofit agencies, the organization focuses on urgent needs for children aged 0-18.	Not published	Varies
Paula Steinebach Trust Grant Steinebach Paula · Foundation Not published · Varies The Paula Steinebach Trust was established under the Last Will and Testament of Ms. Steinebach out of her desire to help serve the needs of children.	Not published	Varies
General Grant Program (Regular Grants) Oklahoma Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · $345K The Oklahoma Bar Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations that further its mission to champion access to the justice system, fund critical legal services, and advance public awareness and understanding of the law.	Not published	$345K
Count On Me Family Foundation Grants Count on Me Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Columbia County Children's Fund Grant Innovia Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Columbia County Children's Fund Grant, administered by Innovia Foundation, focuses on supporting local organizations that provide essential programs for children.	Not published	Up to $4K
Episcopal Faith Communities Grants The Sheltering Arms Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Episcopal Faith Communities Grants, offered by the Sheltering Arms Foundation, support Minnesota Episcopal congregations in their initiatives to aid vulnerable children.	Not published	Up to $1K
RFP - Family Success Centers in Cumberland County Grant State of New Jersey Department of Children and Families · State Not published · $314K The New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) is inviting proposals for two Family Success Centers (FSCs) in Cumberland County. One center will be located in Millville/Commercial Township and the other in Vineland.	Not published	$314K
Box Impact Fund Grant Box · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Box Impact Fund Grant offers six $25K awards to nonprofits focused on digital transformation in child welfare, crisis response, and environmental protection.	Not published	Up to $25K
Central Texas Home Visiting Grant Program St David's Foundation Community Fund · Foundation Not published · $75K – $500K This RFP expands home visiting capacity as a component of the Foundation's broader strategy to ensure that all Central Texas children get the best possible start in life.	Not published	$75K – $500K
Promoting Human Rights For Vulnerable Children in Haut-Katanga U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo · Federal Forecast · Varies The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Promoting Human Rights For Vulnerable Children in Haut-Katanga.	Forecast	Varies
Avery-Fuller-Welch Children’s Foundation Grant Avery-Fuller-Welch Childrens Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: As of August 2024, grant applications are by invitation only._ Avery-Fuller-Welch Children’s Foundation provides grants that allow low-income families with children in need of supportive, remedial therapy to have access to those…	Not published	Varies
Mac's Toy Fund Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Mac's Toy Fund has been a beacon of hope for families in Raleigh County for 93 years, providing essential items like toys, coats, and bikes during Christmas.	Not published	Varies
Adoption Grant Program Brittany's Hope · Foundation Rolling · Varies Brittany's Hope provides financial adoption assistance to make international adoptions possible for families seeking to adopt children with special needs.	Rolling	Varies
Everychild Foundation Annual Grant The Everychild Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1M Projects that fill critical and unmet needs of children in the Los Angeles area by easing suffering due to: Since at least 2000, the foundation has awarded annual grants to agencies serving children in Los Angeles.	Not published	$1M
Tier 1 Community Prevention Grants Alaska Children's Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Kids' Corps Inc. used Tier 1 grant funds to develop "A Strong Start for Anchorage," which pairs staff training and parenting classes to ensure caregivers have tools for creating safe, stable, nurturing environments.	Not published	Varies
Faye L. And William L. Cowden Charitable Foundation Grant Faye L & William L Cowden Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The Faye L. and William L. Cowden Charitable Foundation, established in 1988, aims to support various charitable purposes, particularly for children.	Not published	Varies
Children's Home Foundation Fund The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
World of Children Crisis Award and Grant World of Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The World of Children Crisis Award and Grant aims to honor organizations dedicated to safeguarding children from fear, abuse, and exploitation.	Not published	Up to $30K
Owen & Jean Pritchard Foundation Grant Owen & Jean Pritchard Fdn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Owen & Jean Pritchard Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It gives about $82,000 annually in grants with a median of about $5000.	Not published	Varies
Carney’s Kids Foundation Grant Carneys Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Carney’s Kids Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults through financial support and positive publicity for non-profit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Roger W. and Mary C. Lyons Memorial Trust Grant Roger W & Mary C Lyons Memorial · Foundation Not published · Varies The Roger W. and Mary C. Lyons Memorial Trust Grant supports charitable organizations dedicated to aiding underprivileged children in Wisconsin. This grant focuses on health and medical research, as well as human and social services.	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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