Grants for Foster Care

Last updated August 2, 2026

There are currently 157 active grants for foster care in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Hobbs Foundation Grant	Hobbs Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Need to $ucceed Scholarship	Vestia Inc	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	National CASA/GAL Capacity Building Grant	Casa of Jefferson County Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Enhancement Grants	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Foster Care Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Tri Kappa Grant	Casa of Jefferson County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Otto A. Huth Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Northern Nevada	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Beyond Grant — Advancing Career and Educational Success Beyond K-12	California Education Assistance Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	X Hope Scholarship Grant	Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Women's Giving Circle Grant	Casa of Jefferson County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Conscious Kids Grant	Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	The Como Farm Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Helen M. McLoraine Foster Care and Emancipated Youth Scholarship Grant	The Denver Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Enhancements Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Summer Camp Scholarship	Helping and Lending Outreach	Rolling	Up to $350
Foundation	Dover Grants	Speedway Children's Charities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arnall Community Funds	Lawton Community Foundation Affiliated	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Foster Youth Scholarships Program	Vestia Inc	Rolling	Up to $35K
Foundation	Critical Needs Fund	Valley of the Moon Children's	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sanor-Graves Scholarship Grant	The San Diego Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Karst - Merdes Scholarship Fund Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hellier-Raymond Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SCC Atlanta Grants	Speedway Children's Charities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Twomey Family Scholarship Grant	The San Diego Foundation	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.

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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