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.

151 grants
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US $25,000 - US $315,000
THE FLORIDA BAR FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

FFLA: Children's Legal Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Florida Bar Foundation Inc Amount: US $25,000 - US $315,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The FFLA: Children's Legal Services grant…

Up to $4,000 per year, renewable for up to 4 years
PROJECT LEMONADE INC · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Fill the Gap Scholarship Overview: The Fill the Gap Scholarship provides flexible funding to help youth with foster care experience cover basic needs expenses for continuing education after high…

Approximately US $322,969
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

Find Your Future (FYF) Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Amount: Approximately US $322,969 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Find Your…

Southern Illinois Community Foundation (SICF) · Rolling / Open Foundation

FKSI Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Illinois Community Foundation (SICF) Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The FKSI Scholarship Fund, managed by the…

BIRD OF PRAY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Flight to Family Program - Adoption Grants Overview: Designed to help families complete their adoption and bring their children home by covering the cost of home study. Geographic Scope: Montana…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Foster Care Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Foster Care Scholarship, administered…

Up to $2,500 - $5,000 per individual per year; Up to 30% of Georgia income tax liability for entities
FOSTERING SUCCESS ACT INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Foster Child Organization Tax Credit Funder: Fostering Success Act Inc (GA, US) Geographic Scope: Georgia, United States Program Type: Georgia state tax credit for taxpayers who donate to qualified…

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Rolling / Open Foundation

Foster Children Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview The monetary value of each scholarship…

Up to $35,000+ (30 scholarships awarded in 2025)
VESTIA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Foster Youth Scholarships Program Organization: VESTIA Inc Location: Contra Costa County, California Contact: 925-655-1208 | vestiainc@gmail.com Address: 400 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523…

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FosterEd Financial Assistance Program Legislation: Senate Bill 22-008: Higher Education Support for Foster Youth Purpose: Provides financial assistance for Colorado resident students who have been in…

ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FosterEd Grant Administrator: Colorado Department of Higher Education Purpose: Encourages current and former foster students to continue their education Geographic Scope: Colorado colleges and…

COBB COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fostering Education Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cobb Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $2,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary The Fostering Education…

Western Michigan University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fostering Futures Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: August 03, 2025 Summary The Fostering Futures Scholarship, administered by…

San Diego County Bar Foundation · September 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

General Grant Fund Funder: San Diego County Bar Foundation (SDCBF) Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California Mission: The San Diego County Bar Foundation is the charitable arm of the San Diego…

Give Something Back · Rolling / Open Foundation

Give Back Careers Program Program Type: One-on-one coaching and mentorship for youth Geographic Scope: Multiple states including California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota,…

College Success Foundation - District of · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Governor's Scholarship for Foster Youth Status: Active scholarship program Geographic Scope: Washington State (established in 2001) Focus Areas: Supporting young people from foster care to continue…

GOLDEN CIVIC FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grant Program Funder: Golden Civic Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Golden, Colorado and surrounding areas (Jefferson and Gilpin Counties) Organization Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation Federal…

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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