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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Texas Nurse-Family Partnership (TNFP) Program Grant Texas Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · $500K – $2M Texas Nurse-Family Partnership (TNFP) Program The purpose of this grant is to partner with community-based organizations and local agencies across the state to provide Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) home visiting services.	Not published	$500K – $2M
The Center for Children and Families Grant Living Well Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant to support expansion of trauma-informed education and services for mental health for children experiencing hardship and trauma.	Not published	Varies
William Swanston Charitable Fund Grants Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Swanston Charitable Fund supports children in Mahoning and Trumbull counties facing crises, focusing on those affected by abuse, neglect, or dependency.	Not published	Varies
WINGS Foundation Grant Wings Foundation Huron · Foundation Not published · Varies An unwavering commitment to family, community and stronger tomorrows was the flag under which the Young Women’s Christian Association (aka the YWCA) of Huron stood for over 100 years.	Not published	Varies
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation - Program Grants Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Vermont Children's Trust Foundation offers program grants aimed at preventing juvenile delinquency, truancy, and substance abuse among children aged 0-18.	Not published	Up to $15K
Crestwood Women & Families Fund Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Foundation Not published · $3K	Not published	$3K
Chickering Foundation Grant The Chickering Foundation (Formerly Dedham · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chickering Foundation Grant supports programs and organizations dedicated to assisting women and children in crisis, inspired by the legacy of Hannah B. Chickering.	Not published	Varies
Laura J. Kress Angel Tree Fund Grant East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Laura J. Kress Angel Tree Fund, established by the East Tennessee Foundation, provides grants between $3,000 and $10,000 to support under-resourced children in Tennessee during the holiday season.	Not published	$2K – $10K
NCA: Equipment and Technology Support (ETS) RFP Grant National Children's Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The NCA: Equipment and Technology Support (ETS) RFP aims to enhance the operations of Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) by funding the acquisition and upgrade of essential technological tools.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Harris County Early Childhood Resiliency Fund (ECRF) Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council · Foundation Not published · $1M – $5.3M This program was designed to support local service providers in incubating, accelerating, and enhancing solutions to respond to the developmental and therapeutic needs of young children in Harris County who have been exposed to intimate…	Not published	$1M – $5.3M
Peter J. King Family Foundation Grant Peter J King Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Peter J. King Family Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated to enhancing children's health, education, and welfare, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas.	Not published	Varies
National CASA/GAL Capacity Building Grant CASA of Jefferson County Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K This funding is provided under the OJJDP FY24 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Training, Technical Assistance, and Subgrants Program (CFDA #16.756).	Not published	$10K
FY27 Request for Proposals (RFP) - Car Seat Safety Promise Partners · Foundation Not published · Varies Applicants from any of the following Iowa counties may apply:	Not published	Varies
Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Enhancement Grants Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation provides Enhancement Grants aimed at improving the lives of foster children.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Special Assistance Grants Franklin County Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Special Assistance grants are available year-round and may be applied for at any time. If funds are available and the applicant meets the endowment criteria, awards will be made.	Rolling	Varies
Access to Care Grants - Three Year (Multi-Year) American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AAPD Foundation invites proposals for multi-year Access to Care Grants from previously selected grant recipients who demonstrate potential for greater community impact.	Not published	Varies
Alaska Children's Trust Community Prevention Grants Alaska Children's Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Alaska Children's Trust (ACT) awards Community Prevention grants (including Tier 1 grants) to Alaska nonprofits working on child-abuse prevention and child/family well-being, with focus areas such as early childhood.	Not published	Varies
Access and Visitation Program Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies The program provides mediation, counseling services, parent education, development of parenting plans and guidelines, visitation enforcement, and development guidelines for visitation and alternative custody arrangements.	Not published	Varies
Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation Grant Anthony F Cordeiro Charitable Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island that enhance the lives of families and children.	Not published	Up to $5K
Downright Lovable Grant Open Hearts for Orphans Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Special adoption grant specifically for families adopting children with Down syndrome.	Rolling	Varies
Tri Kappa Grant CASA of Jefferson County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies "Bringing women into close, unselfish relationship for the promotion of charity, culture, and education" In May 2024, Tri Kappa awarded grant funds to CASA of Jefferson County to cover a portion of the Indiana State GAL/CASA Conference in…	Not published	Varies
CAPTRUST National Partnership Grant Captrust Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The CAPTRUST National Partnership Grant aims to support local and national charities that serve children's needs.	Not published	Varies
Everychild Foundation Special Recognition Grant The Everychild Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K Support runner-up finalists in the annual grant selection process to help attract additional funding for their projects Created in 2020 as a new initiative, this grant recognizes that both finalists in the annual selection process present…	Not published	$100K
Alpha Delta Pi Foundation: Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Endowment Grant Alpha Delta Pi Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Alpha Delta Pi Foundation, a private funder, established the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Endowment to support local RMHC Chapters in the U.S. and Canada that lack adequate backing from Alpha Delta Pi collegiate or alumnae…	Not published	$2K – $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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