Grants for Foster Care

Last updated July 12, 2026

There are currently 157 active grants for foster care 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	FY27 Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (WWK) – Illinois Child-Focused Recruitment Expansion Program (Cook County)	Department Of Children And Family Services	August 3, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Winter Grant Cycle	NW Childrens Foundation	August 25, 2026	$5K – $20K
Foundation	General Grant Fund	San Diego County Bar Foundation	September 1, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Community Grants Program	Charlotte Regional Realtor Assoc	September 15, 2026	Up to $5K
Foundation	U93 Roofsit Grant Program	St Joseph County Child Abuse	October 1, 2026	Up to $5K
Foundation	Spring Grant Cycle	NW Childrens Foundation	December 10, 2026	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Annual Grant Program	Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Shop Inc	January 15, 2027	Varies
Foundation	St. Germaine Children's Charity Annual Grants	St Germaine Children's Charity	February 4, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Scholars of Promise (HSP) - Foster Care/Homeless Youth	Hopa Mountain Inc	February 15, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Fill the Gap Scholarship	Project Lemonade Inc	March 1, 2027	Up to $4K
Foundation	Believe in Me Scholarship Program	Believe in Me	March 15, 2027	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Congressional Leadership Academy & Shadow Day Program	National Foster Youth Institute	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ira W. DeCamp Foundation Grant	The Ira Decamp Foundation Xxxxx2009	Rolling	Up to $400K
Foundation	Removing Barriers Program	San Leandro Education Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PA Fostering Independence Program	Millersville University Alumni	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	O'Brate Traditional College Scholarship Grant	O'brate Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Chaffee Education and Training Grant (ETG)	Millersville University Alumni	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mabel Louise Riley Foundation: Riley Foundation Grants	Riley Mabel Louise Tr Uwill	Rolling	$50K – $100K
Foundation	CO Educational Stability Grant	Colorado Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arnall Community Funds	Lawton Community Foundation Affiliated	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SCC Bristol Grants	Speedway Children's Charities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dover Grants	Speedway Children's Charities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Marion and Miriam Rose Fund Grant	Co-tuw Marion &amp Miriam Rose	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Give Back Careers Program	Give Something Back	Rolling	Varies

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About grants for foster care

Foster care and child welfare grants fund family preservation, foster parent recruitment and support, kinship care, aging out services, and adoption support. The Children's Bureau within HHS is the primary federal funder through programs like Title IV-E and Title IV-B, with additional support from foundations focused on child well-being.

Grants for Foster Care by state

Browse grants for foster care available to organizations in 4 states.

Grants for Foster Care in Delaware 2 Grants for Foster Care in Illinois 2 Grants for Foster Care in Maryland 2 Grants for Foster Care in Arizona 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What federal programs fund foster care services?

Title IV-E provides the largest federal funding stream for foster care maintenance payments and administration. Title IV-B funds child welfare services and family preservation. The John H. Chafee Foster Care Program funds independent living services for youth aging out. The Adoption and Legal Guardianship Incentive Payment program rewards states for timely permanency.

Can nonprofits get grants for foster family support?

Yes. States sub-contract with nonprofits for foster care services using federal IV-E and IV-B funds. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption funds Wendy's Wonderful Kids adoption specialists. Casey Family Programs funds foster care improvement efforts. Community foundations and United Ways often fund local foster family support programs.

Are there grants for youth aging out of foster care?

Yes. The Chafee Foster Care Program provides states with funds for education, employment, housing, and life skills for youth ages 14-23 transitioning from care. Education and Training Vouchers provide up to $5,000/year for post-secondary education. FosterClub, Treehouse, and other organizations offer scholarships and support grants.

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