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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The Ford Family Foundation: Larger Funding Requests Grant The Ford Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · From $20K The Ford Family Foundation offers larger funding requests over $20,000 for projects aligned with their funding priorities, including family support, education, and community development.	Not published	From $20K
Community Foundation of Yavapai Grant Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $20K The Community Foundation of Yavapai Grant, managed by the Arizona Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations in Yavapai County.	Not published	$1K – $20K
Human Services New York City Grant The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Human Services New York City program aims to alleviate poverty and reduce racial disparities through effective services and public benefits.	Not published	Varies
Reed and Carolee Walker Fund Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $150K The Reed and Carolee Walker Fund, established in 2003, is a permanent endowment managed by The Oregon Community Foundation.	Not published	$5K – $150K
Robert W. Knox, Sr. and Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable Foundation Grant Program Robert W Knox & Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Robert W. Knox, Sr. and Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable Foundation Grant Program, established in 1964, supports qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. The foundation prioritizes projects that benefit Harris County, TX, and…	Not published	$5K – $10K
Kids FUNd (Marie Haun Charitable Fund for Children) Central Kansas Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kids FUNd (supported by the Marie Haun Charitable Fund for Children) at the Central Kansas Community Foundation makes annual grants to local charities serving kids — spanning children's behavioral research, child welfare, parent-skills…	Not published	Varies
Bono Brothers Memorial Trust Grant Bono Brothers Memorial Tua · Foundation Not published · $5K – $8K The Bono Brothers Memorial Trust Grant supports needy children in Marin County, California, through Catholic charitable organizations.	Not published	$5K – $8K
The Toy Foundation Program - Apply for Toys Grant The Toy Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Toy Foundation Program offers a unique opportunity for nonprofit organizations to apply for toy donations to support children in need.	Not published	Varies
Intake Services Maryland Department of Juvenile Services · State Not published · Varies To screen and assess referrals to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services so that youth and/or families receive appropriate community-based services and supervision.	Not published	Varies
Clinical Forensic Internship Training Program Saint Peters Healthcare System Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dorothy B. Hersh Child Protection Center (DBH-CPC) offers a pre-doctoral internship training program for psychology doctoral students.	Not published	Varies
Donor Driven Initiatives A Child's Hope Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Enables donors to identify critical needs in the orphan-care community based on their own observations, independently raise funds, and submit requests for ACHF to administer the funds using the organization's 501(c)3 status.	Not published	Varies
Senior Volunteer Opportunity (Foster Grandparent Program) Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies Enable low-income senior citizens to love, nurture, and educate at-risk and special needs children in school or childcare environments.	Not published	Varies
Women to Women Giving Circle Grants Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K	Not published	$5K – $20K
The Crystal Charity Ball Grant The Crystal Charity Ball · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 1952, the sole purpose of The Crystal Charity Ball has been to aid, support and make contributions to children's charities in Dallas County.	Not published	Varies
Foundation-Initiated Grants John T Gorman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John T. Gorman Foundation focuses on enhancing the lives of Maine's vulnerable populations through targeted investments in education, health, and family support.	Not published	Varies
Child Advocacy Center Development Grant Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency is inviting applications for funding under the Endowment Act, aimed at distributing $48 million in NCAA penalties to support programs preventing and assisting victims of child sexual…	Not published	Up to $150K
New Jersey Early Intervention System NJEIS Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $37.5M The New Jersey Department of Health leads the state’s response to public health challenges and works to improve health outcomes for all New Jersey residents.	Not published	Up to $37.5M
Northwood Woman's Club Grant Northwood Woman's Club Charitable Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Northwood Woman's Club seeks to identify and support non-profit organizations working to help women and children in Dallas and Collin Counties. The Northwood Woman's Club will prioritize grant funding to organizations that:	Not published	$10K – $50K
KCF: Competitive Grants Program - Foster Care and Family Reconciliation Kitsap Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The KCF: Competitive Grants Program aims to support nonprofit organizations focused on fostering care and family reconciliation for adolescents up to 25 years old.	Not published	Up to $8K
Connecting Joy Grant Joy In Childhood Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $65K The Connecting Joy Grant, provided by the Joy in Childhood Foundation, aims to enhance the hospital experience for children battling illness through engaging gaming programs.	Not published	$25K – $65K
Lowe Foundation Grant Lowe Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lowe Foundation, established in 1988, aims to enhance the health and education of women and children in Texas. Supporting over 400 organizations, the foundation prioritizes preventative and rehabilitative programs for at-risk groups.	Not published	Varies
Grants for Kids Yavapai CASA for Kids Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Grants for Kids program covers the costs of a foster youth's emergency needs and items/experiences that contribute to a well-rounded childhood and adolescence, when these costs aren't covered by the state or other sources.	Rolling	Varies
Joan and Tim Fenton Foundation Grant Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joan and Tim Fenton Foundation is a non-profit corporation established by Joan and Tim Fenton for the purpose of promoting charitable, artistic, religious, educational, literary and scientific endeavors.	Not published	Varies
Jack H. And William M. Light Charitable Trust Grant Jack H & William M Light · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jack H. & William M. Light Charitable Trust Grant focuses on enhancing the welfare of children, particularly in Harris County, Texas.	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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