Child Welfare Grants

Last updated August 22, 2026

There are currently 374 active child welfare grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Adoptions	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation Grant	Amerihealth Caritas Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Special Education - EI Child & Family Connections (25-444-84-2880-01) Grant	Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Early Childhood	Rolling	$50M – $60M
Foundation	Sheltering Arms Foundation Grant	The Sheltering Arms Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K
State	Promoting Safe and Stable Families	Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	World Childhood Foundation Projects	World Childhood Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Ford Family Foundation: Larger Funding Requests Grant	The Ford Family Foundation	Rolling	$25K – $250K
Foundation	Community Foundation of Yavapai Grant	Arizona Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $20K
Foundation	Human Services New York City Grant	The New York Community Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Reed and Carolee Walker Fund Grant	The Oregon Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $150K
Foundation	Robert W. Knox, Sr. and Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable Foundation Grant Program	Robert W Knox & Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Bono Brothers Memorial Trust Grant	Bono Brothers Memorial Tua	Rolling	$5K – $8K
Foundation	The Toy Foundation Program - Apply for Toys Grant	The Toy Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Intake Services	Maryland Department of Juvenile Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Clinical Forensic Internship Training Program	Saint Peters Healthcare System Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Donor Driven Initiatives	A Child's Hope Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Senior Volunteer Opportunity (Foster Grandparent Program)	Community Action Agency of South Central	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women to Women Giving Circle Grants	Illinois Prairie Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	The Crystal Charity Ball Grant	The Crystal Charity Ball	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Foundation-Initiated Grants	John T Gorman Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Child Advocacy Center Development Grant	Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)	Rolling	Up to $150K
Foundation	New Jersey Early Intervention System NJEIS Grant	State of New Jersey Department of Health	Rolling	Up to $37.5M
Foundation	Northwood Woman's Club Grant	Northwood Woman's Club Charitable Fund	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	KCF: Competitive Grants Program - Foster Care and Family Reconciliation	Kitsap Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $8K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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