Grants for Foster Care
Last updated October 4, 2026
Grantable tracks 154 active grants for foster care in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 73 list an award amount, with a median of $8,000.
- Grants tracked
- 154
- from 108 funders
- Median award
- $8,000
- middle half $2,500–$50K
- Total listed funding
- $20.8M
- across 73 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 9
- 6 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Spring Grant Cycle NW Childrens Foundation · Foundation ~December · $5K – $20K | |
| Annual Grant Program Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Shop Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Clothes Less Traveled's annual grant program supports local nonprofits through a two-step application process. Since founding in 1997, CLT has reinvested profits into the community, awarding over $7.5 million to more than 100 charities. | |
| St. Germaine Children's Charity Annual Grants St Germaine Children's Charity · Foundation ~February · Varies St. Germaine Children's Charity offers a competitive annual granting process to support local non-profit agencies aligned with their mission of protecting abused and neglected children in San Diego County. | |
| Scholars of Promise (HSP) - Foster Care/Homeless Youth Hopa Mountain Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies A college preparation program providing Montana's current and former foster care teens, homeless teens, and teens in kinship care with training, mentoring, and support services to help them prepare to apply to colleges of their choice. | |
| Fill the Gap Scholarship Project Lemonade Inc · Foundation ~March · Up to $4K The Fill the Gap Scholarship provides flexible funding to help youth with foster care experience cover basic needs expenses for continuing education after high school. | |
| Believe in Me Scholarship Program Believe in ME · Foundation ~March · $3K – $10K Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria: Applicants must belong to at least one of the following categories: | |
| Reconstruct Challenge: Thriving Youth Access Ventures Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M Venture philanthropy initiative supporting organizations that strengthen systems for youth aging out of foster care. | |
| Valley Guardians Foster Youth Program (Swappow+ Professional Development Course) Valley Guardians Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fun fuels change. | |
| Individual Grant Requests for Foster Children Navajo County Friends of CASA Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies | |
| Clipper Ship Foundation Grant Clipper Ship Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clipper Ship Foundation (Milton, MA) funds 501(c)(3)s serving Greater Boston / Lawrence / Brockton in three focus areas: foster care, opportunity youth, and housing & shelter. | |
| Fostering Education Scholarship Fund Grant Cobb Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The Fostering Education Scholarship Fund, established by Village Connection and Innovative Fitness, provides scholarships of $2,000-$3,000 to eligible students who have aged out of Georgia's foster care system. | |
| FosterEd Grant Arapahoe Community College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Encourages current and former foster students to continue their education Covers the full cost of attendance at Colorado colleges and universities, including: Students should contact the financial aid office at their institution of choice… | |
| ISF New Student Scholarship Grant Investing in the Success of Foster Youth · Foundation Not published · Varies The ISF New Student Scholarship supports orphaned or former foster care students in their pursuit of higher education. | |
| Title IV-E Foster Care Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families · State Not published · Varies | |
| Perry & Sally Sorenson Scholarship Fund - Foster Youth Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Perry & Sally Sorenson Scholarship Fund supports foster youth in Hawai'i who demonstrate financial need. | |
| Summer Lea Hillman Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Summer Lea Hillman Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable children, animals, and communities in the Portland metro area. | |
| Out-of-Home Placement Services-Foster Care Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies Provides temporary Out-of-Home care for children whose families are unable to care for them safely or adequately. Financial assistance is provided for the care of child by foster families or private child placement providers. | |
| Foster Child Organization Tax Credit Fostering Success Act Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K Georgia taxpayers can receive a 100% tax credit for donations made to qualified foster support organizations. Applicants must be pre-approved by the state (Georgia Department of Revenue) to take advantage of this credit. | |
| Removing Barriers Program San Leandro Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies SLED's Removing Barriers program provides basic needs assistance to students most in need within the district. | |
| Inspire the Future Scholarship Grant Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Inspire the Future Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, aims to support graduating high school seniors from Calumet County who have experienced foster care. | |
| Adoption Aid Program Tim Tebow Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Kristin Armstrong Youth Scholarship Idaho Zoological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $600 Scholarship program for children in foster care to access Zoo Boise camps and programs. | |
| WISH: What Inspires Students' Hearts Project Lemonade Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $400 The WISH Program helps youth in foster care attend camps, participate in sports, and engage in extracurricular and enrichment activities by providing grants to offset activity costs. | |
| Explore the Coast Grants State of California Coastal Conservancy · State Not published · Up to $100K The Explore the Coast Grants from the California State Coastal Conservancy aim to support public agencies, tribes, and nonprofits in enhancing access to California's coastal areas for communities facing barriers. |
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Grants for foster care by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 9 6%
- Upcoming date published
- 6 4%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 42 27%
- No deadline published
- 97 63%
Only 6 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open grants for foster care
- Hawaii Community Foundation 7 open
- The San Diego Foundation 5 open
- Project Lemonade Inc 4 open
- Speedway Children's Charities 4 open
- Valley of the Moon Children's Home Foundation 4 open
- CASA of Jefferson County Inc 3 open
108 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 154 active grants for foster care (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 4, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.
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 6 states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for foster care award?
Of the 154 grants for foster care Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 73 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $8,000, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $50K. The largest is $5.7M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for foster care?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are Hawaii Community Foundation (7), The San Diego Foundation (5), Project Lemonade Inc (4), Speedway Children's Charities (4), and Valley of the Moon Children's Home Foundation (4). In all, 108 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are grants for foster care due?
Of 154 grants listed, 9 accept applications on a rolling basis, 6 have a published upcoming deadline, 42 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 97 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
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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