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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Parrot Charitable Foundation Grant Parrot Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Parrot Charitable Foundation Grant supports organizations in the Fort Wayne area focused on children's well-being.	Not published	Varies
Higher Education Scholarships A Child's Hope Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides scholarship funds to children who are transitioning out of a home and want to pursue higher education and skill development.	Not published	Varies
Enhancing Well-Being, Permanency, and Safety Higher Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NVCF: Chico Children's Endowment Grant North Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chico Children's Endowment Grant, funded by the North Valley Community Foundation and anonymous donors, aims to support organizations that assist children in Chico and its surrounding areas.	Not published	Varies
Advocacy for Children, Youth, and Families Grant Alaska Children's Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Advocacy for Children, Youth, and Families Grant, offered by Alaska Children's Trust, aims to strengthen advocacy efforts for children and families in Alaska.	Not published	Up to $3K
Community Grants (Local Organizations) Jewish Federation of Columbus · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants for local nonprofit organizations, considered by the Community Impact Committee (CIC). These grants fund new programs and those funded by designated resources.	Not published	Varies
Masonry's B.E.S.T. Grant (Building Emotional, Social and Thinking Skills) Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Masonry's B.E.S.T. Grant program supports community organizations throughout Michigan that are implementing life-changing programs.	Not published	Varies
Family Strengthening and Prevention Programs Funding Opportunity Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Family Strengthening and Prevention Programs Funding Opportunity aims to support organizations in Hawaii that implement initiatives designed to prevent families and young people from entering the foster care system.	Not published	$10K – $50K
St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund: Special Projects (MO) Grant St. Louis County Children's Service Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund provides special project funding to organizations addressing unmet community needs related to the mental and behavioral health of children and youth.	Not published	Varies
John T. & Lois "Sonny" Velkas Child Welfare Fund Grant Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The John T. & Lois "Sonny" Velkas Child Welfare Fund prioritizes initiatives that enhance the welfare of children in Hancock and Harrison counties.	Not published	Varies
CFNJ: The Passaic County Children’s Support Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Passaic County Children’s Support Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of New Jersey, aims to support nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping abused or homeless children in Passaic County.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Annunziata Sanguinetti Foundation Grant Annunziata Sanguinetti Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Annunziata Sanguinetti Foundation Grant provides year-round support for organizations focused on the care, treatment, rehabilitation, or education of children with physical or mental handicaps in San Francisco, California.	Not published	Varies
Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Supporting Foster Children and their Caregivers Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of foster children and their caregivers in Hawaii.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Children's Services Fund of Clay County: Community Based Services Program Grant Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Children's Services Fund of Clay County provides grants to organizations serving children under 19 in Clay County, Missouri.	Not published	Varies
Fund for Children Grants The Philadelphia Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program focused on supporting children and child-serving organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region.	Not published	Varies
NW Children's Foundation Grants NW Childrens Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K NW Children's Foundation offers grants to organizations focused on preventing and addressing child abuse and trauma in Western Washington.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Annual Winter Coat Program Navajo County Friends of CASA Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Toy Foundation Play Grants Program National Association of Children's Hospitals Inc · Foundation Not published · $405K Through their Children's Hospital Play Grants Program, the Toy Foundation has helped improve pediatric care for more than 500,000 children since 2021.	Not published	$405K
Training Grants A Child's Hope Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Intended to help care providers access training opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach due to financial limitations. Vital for personal development and improving services for orphaned and vulnerable children.	Not published	Up to $3K
Safe Sleep Building Blocks Grant Program Cribs for Kids Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Junior League of Detroit Grant Junior League of Detroit · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Junior League of Detroit Grant aims to support organizations in Wayne County focused on improving children's health and welfare. With over $400,000 awarded annually, grants up to $25,000 are provided for various community projects.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Child Well-Being National Program Grant Doris Duke Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Child Well-Being Grant Program, established by the Doris Duke Foundation, focuses on promoting the healthy development of children and preventing abuse.	Not published	Varies
Hobbs Foundation Grant Hobbs Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hobbs Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Florida that focus on child development, family stabilization, and educational mentorship.	Not published	Varies
Adoption Assistance Grant Program Gift of Adoption Fund Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $15K Gift of Adoption is the largest provider of adoption assistance grants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any characteristic…	Rolling	$1K – $15K

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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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