Child Welfare Grants

Last updated October 17, 2026

Grantable tracks 371 active child welfare grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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Adoption Aid Program Tim Tebow Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Family Haven Foundation Grant Family Haven Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Family Haven Foundation Grant aims to support caregivers of children who have lost their parents due to addiction.	Not published	Varies
Harry E. and Eda L. Montandon Charitable Trust Grant Harry E and EDA L Montandon Charitable Tr · Foundation Not published · $10K – $125K The Harry E. and Eda L. Montandon Charitable Trust Grant provides financial support to Texas-based organizations serving handicapped, disabled, or disadvantaged individuals, including children.	Not published	$10K – $125K
Elizabeth Carse Foundation Grant Elizabeth Carse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Elizabeth Carse Foundation, established in 1970, focuses on enhancing education and child welfare in Connecticut.	Not published	Up to $10K
Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Grants Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Frances Wood Wilson Foundation, established in 1954, is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable, civic, religious, and educational initiatives primarily in Georgia.	Not published	Varies
Sauer Family Foundation Grant The Sauer Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sauer Family Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the lives of at-risk children in Minnesota, particularly in the seven-county metro area.	Not published	Varies
Home Transformation Grants A Child's Hope Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide funding to cover costs associated with the transformation process for children's homes.	Not published	Varies
Fund for Anne Arundel Grant Community Foundation of Anne Arundel CO · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Fund for Anne Arundel Grant, administered by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, aims to enhance the quality of life for all residents in Anne Arundel County.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Dental Program Valley of the Moon Children's Home Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The program also provides education to children about the importance of oral health and the role they can play in staying healthy through:	Not published	Varies
Family Unification Program (FUP) Multi-Year NOFO Department of Housing and Urban Development · Federal Forecast · Up to $1.7M The Family Unification Program (FUP) public housing authorities (PHAs) to partner with public child welfare agencies (PCWAs) to provide Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance to two primary groups: 1.	Forecast	Up to $1.7M
SCC Bristol Grants Speedway Children's Charities · Foundation Not published · Varies Speedway Children's Charities (SCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting children in need across various communities.	Not published	Varies
The Hatfield Prize Center for Public Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hatfield Prize is awarded annually to three student-faculty pairs who conduct research on social policies that impact vulnerable children, families, and communities.	Not published	Varies
Teresa F. Hughes Trust Grant Teresa Hughes Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Teresa F. Hughes Trust Grant provides financial assistance to qualified elderly adults and children in Hawaii.	Not published	Varies
IMH: Advocacy Grants Institute of Mental Hygiene · Foundation Not published · Varies The IMH: Advocacy Grants support nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations in Orleans Parish, focusing on increasing public support for mental health services for children and their families.	Not published	Varies
Caring For Colorado Grant Program: Healthy Beginnings, Healthy Youth and Strong and Resilient Families Focus Areas Caring for Colorado Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Caring For Colorado Grant Program: Public Policy Advocacy focus area can be found here._ With optimism and dedication, we work to improve the lives of children and families in Colorado through collaboration, partnership, shared…	Not published	Varies
Law Enforcement Assessment & Planning (LEAP) Pilot Program Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Service Objectives Grants Soroptimist Kansas City Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual grants program supporting 501(c)(3) agencies and community organizations serving women and girls in the Kansas City area. Eligible Recipient Types (Historical Recipients Include):	Not published	Varies
Charles H. Hood Foundation Child Health Research Awards Program Charles H Hood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles H. Hood Foundation's Child Health Research Awards Program supports early-career investigators pursuing innovative research to improve child health. It has supported pediatric research in New England for over 77 years.	Not published	Varies
Caregiver Supports (Grandfamilies) Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Penn Foundation aims to enhance caregiver support for 15,000 pregnant and parenting families in Philadelphia by 2035. The initiative recognizes the critical link between caregivers' well-being and children's development.	Not published	Varies
DanPaul Foundation Grants The Dan Paul Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The DanPaul Foundation aims to enhance early childhood development by training teachers and parents, protecting children from abuse, and promoting social responsibility.	Not published	Up to $15K
Child Advancement Priorities (CAP) A Child's Hope Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Funds help provide essential support for children's development and well-being, focusing on individual needs to help them thrive on a personal level.	Not published	Varies
Adoption Support Fund Children's Home Society of Minnesota · Foundation Rolling · $20 – $10K An in-house grant program administered by Children's Home Society of Minnesota and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (CH/LSS) that provides financial assistance to help remove barriers to adoption and post-adoption services.	Rolling	$20 – $10K
Bald Peak Community Fund Grant Bald Peak Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bald Peak Community Fund, now in its 23rd year, has contributed over $2.8 million to local charitable organizations, focusing on food and heating assistance as well as services for children and the elderly in the Lakes Region.	Not published	Varies
Katherine Lercara Fund for Needy Children Grant Lercara Gasper Joseph Tuw · Foundation Not published · $10K The Katherine Lercara Fund for Needy Children, established in 1980, provides annual grants to support the welfare of needy children in San Joaquin County, California.	Not published	$10K

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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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