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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Ohio Children’s Foundation Grant Ohio Childrens Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Ohio Children’s Foundation Grant aims to enhance the lives of at-risk children and families through funding for early childhood education programs.	Not published	Up to $20K
Competitive Grant- Sunbury Fund Community Giving Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Competitive Grant - Sunbury Fund, established by the Community Giving Foundation, aims to address various charitable needs in the Sunbury area.	Not published	Varies
Cultivation Funding Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Residential Child Care Accreditation RFA Grant Texas Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Residential Child Care Accreditation RFA, issued by Texas Health and Human Services, aims to support General Residential Operations in acquiring or maintaining necessary Accreditation under The Family First Prevention Services Act.	Not published	Up to $100K
Meijer Children's Health Care Grant Cycle Greenville Area Community Fnd · Foundation Not published · Varies The Meijer Children's Health Care Grant Cycle supports nonprofit health organizations in Montcalm County, focusing on programs that improve healthcare access for indigent children.	Not published	Varies
Enhanced Clinical Community Support Program (ECCS) Grant Illinois Department of Children and Family Services · Foundation Not published · $2.0M The Enhanced Clinical Community Support Program (ECCS) provides vital support for youth transitioning from inpatient psychiatric treatment to community-based foster homes.	Not published	$2.0M
Charles W. Ardery Trust Fund (Child Welfare Emergency Aid) Voiture Nationale La Societe Des · Foundation Not published · Varies The primary function of the Charles W. Ardery Trust Fund is to provide reimbursements of funds expended by a Voiture Locale or a Grande Voiture in meeting the emergent needs of children 17 years of age or younger.	Not published	Varies
Lillian and Larry Goodman Foundation Grant Goodman Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lillian and Larry Goodman Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing Jewish life in the U.S. and Israel, addressing drug abuse, and combating hunger.	Not published	Varies
ALCWF Grant Program American Legion Child Welfare Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation (CWF) offers grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing the welfare of children across the United States.	Not published	Varies
Multidisciplinary Education and Evaluation Consortium (MPEEC) Grant Illinois Department of Children and Family Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.1M The Multidisciplinary Education and Evaluation Consortium (MPEEC) supports children suspected of maltreatment by providing comprehensive medical evaluations and coordination with law enforcement and social services.	Not published	Up to $1.1M
Bernard E. & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation Grants Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Foundation’s procedures for handling grant requests generally are quite expeditious and informal.	Not published	Varies
RCCF: Women’s Giving Circle Grants Ripley County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The RCCF Women’s Giving Circle Grants support nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Ripley County.	Not published	Varies
SCC New Hampshire Grants Speedway Children's Charities · Foundation Not published · Varies Speedway Children's Charities (SCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of children in New England.	Not published	Varies
Junior League of Miami Community Grants Junior League Of Miami Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Junior League of Miami Community Grants aim to empower women, children, and families in Miami by addressing food insecurity and other critical issues such as homelessness and health.	Not published	Up to $25K
Rees-Jones Foundation Grant The Rees-Jones Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rees-Jones Foundation, established in 2006, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents in North Texas through thoughtful philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
HOPES Grant (Healthy Outcomes through Prevention and Early Support) Texprotects-the Texas Association for the Protection of Children · Foundation Not published · $31.2M	Not published	$31.2M
Consolidated In-Home Services Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies Services are provided to families in crisis whose children are at risk of removal from the home; children who have been emergently removed from the home; or for children when reunification services are initiated.	Not published	Varies
Special Interest Grants- Lillian Ashley Fund The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The CFMT Lillian Ashley Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, aims to support children, animals, and environmental conservation in Coffee County.	Not published	Up to $20K
Ellwood City Community Health Foundation Grant Ellwood City Community Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ellwood City Community Health Foundation will issue funds each year to entities that are listed as a public charity by the Internal Revenue Service or classified as Section 501 (c)(3), IRC Section 170 (c)(1) or (2) under the Internal…	Not published	Varies
Morgan Wilke Fund Emporia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To connect caring people with causes that build stronger communities within the Emporia area which includes Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Lyon, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties.	Not published	Varies
Women's Giving Circle of Cumberland County Grants Cumberland Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women's Giving Circle of Cumberland County unites individual donors to amplify their giving capacity. Since 2009, WGCCC has awarded more than $904,000 in grants to improve the lives of women and children in the local area.	Not published	Varies
Loeb Foundation Grant The Jesse and Rose Loeb Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Loeb Foundation Grant supports 501(c)3 organizations in Fauquier County, VA, focusing on community service initiatives. Eligible organizations include those promoting public health, education, arts, and child welfare.	Not published	Varies
Nationwide Insurance Foundation Grant Nationwide Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nationwide Insurance Foundation Grant aims to enhance community quality of life by providing support to nonprofits in areas where many Nationwide members reside.	Not published	Varies
Aviv Foundation Springboard Prize for Child Welfare Aviv Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Springboard Prize for Child Welfare is intended to provide support to awardees to implement their vision for a project. Funds should be spent within the limitations of supporting your early-stage project.	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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