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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Steel Valley Homes For Youth Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Steel Valley Homes For Youth Fund Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley, supports nonprofits and organizations aiding dependent or abused youth in transitioning to independent living.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation Grants Herbert and Adrian Woods Fdn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation, founded in 1999, supports charitable organizations primarily in the greater St. Louis area.	Not published	Varies
Children's Foundation of Erie County Grant Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Children's Foundation of Erie County Grant aims to enhance the lives of at-risk children in Erie County, NY.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Local Impact Grants Program Michigan Health Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · $11K – $125K	Not published	$11K – $125K
Special Education - EI Child & Family Connections (25-444-84-2880-02) Grant Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Early Childhood · Foundation Not published · $50M – $60M The Special Education - EI Child & Family Connections program, managed by the Illinois Department of Human Services, aims to provide essential services for families with children under three years old facing challenges like child abuse or…	Not published	$50M – $60M
Child Protective Services Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies Child Protective Services (CPS) assists children and families impacted by abuse or neglect.	Not published	Varies
Mental health screenings, assessments, and referrals for diagnostic assessment and/or treatment for children within the child welfare and juvenile justice populations Grant Minnesota Department of Human Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Minnesota Department of Human Services is offering funding for mental health screenings, assessments, and referrals for children involved in child welfare and juvenile justice systems.	Not published	Varies
PCCD Developing Satellite CACs Grants Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) invites applications for funding under the Endowment Act, distributing $48 million from NCAA penalties to support child sexual abuse prevention and victim assistance.	Not published	Up to $300K
Alaska Children’s Trust: Tier 2 – Innovation Grants Alaska Children's Trust · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Alaska Children’s Trust: Tier 2 Innovation Grants aim to improve child welfare in Alaska by funding innovative projects that prevent child abuse and neglect.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation Grant Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Grant applications are accepted year-round.	Not published	Varies
W.R. & Floy A. Sauey Family Foundation: Donation Request Grant WR & Floy a Sauey Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The W.R. & Floy A. Sauey Family Foundation, established in 1998, aims to enhance community welfare through philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
AAPD Foundation Access to Care Grant American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Foundation awards one-year Access to Care Grants of up to $30,000 supporting community-based initiatives in the U.S. that provide dental care to underserved / limited-access children (ages…	Not published	Up to $30K
Narragansett Foundation Grant Narragansett Number One Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Narragansett Foundation Grant aims to support charitable, educational, and scientific endeavors, focusing on public charities in Buxton, Maine. It funds start-up expenses, new projects, and general operating support.	Not published	Varies
Canaday Fields of Interest Grants Canaday Family Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $20K – $270K The Canaday Family Charitable Trust primarily aims to support Vermont-based not-for-profit organizations that enhance the lives of children and families, advocate for environmental conservation and education, and address economic and…	Not published	$20K – $270K
Our Children Fund The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides financial assistance for "normalizing" items and experiences to children in the Fairfax County foster care system.	Rolling	Varies
MSDE Home Visiting - Healthy Families Grant Program – FY 26 Maryland State Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $55K – $350K The MSDE Home Visiting - Healthy Families Grant Program for FY 26 aims to enhance community-based services for children and families in Maryland.	Not published	$55K – $350K
ESVCF Field of Interest Grant Program Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation's Field of Interest Grant Program aims to support organizations addressing child labor exploitation.	Not published	Varies
National Grants Program Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation currently supports grantees in these categories:	Not published	Varies
Synod of the Mid-Atlantic -Thanksgiving Offering Fund Grant Synod of the Mid-Atlantic · Foundation Not published · Varies The Synod of the Mid-Atlantic's Thanksgiving Offering Fund supports child and youth care agencies through grants funded by the generous contributions of Presbyterians.	Not published	Varies
Grant Request - Under $2,500 The Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Funding Restrictions - Grant funds may NOT be used for:	Not published	$3K
Van Program Grant Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa · Foundation Not published · Varies The Van Program by Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa offers vital transportation services to at-risk and underprivileged children.	Not published	Varies
Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation Grant Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation Grant aims to support 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to enhancing the health, education, and welfare of children and families, as well as the homeless in Arizona.	Not published	Varies
Special Program or Project Grant Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Vermont Children's Trust Foundation offers a $50,000 Special Program or Project Grant aimed at non-profit organizations serving children in Vermont.	Not published	$50K
Douglas-Dornan Fund Grant Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200 – $5K The Douglas-Dornan Fund Grant, established in honor of Brian Douglas and Wythe Dornan, aims to enhance the health, education, and welfare of individuals in Southeast Alaska.	Not published	$200 – $5K

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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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