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.

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$16.50 per hour (approximately $2,640 - $3,520 for full internship), plus up to $200 attendance bonus and up to $500 Basic Needs funding
PROJECT LEMONADE INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

L+EARN Internship Overview: A paid, 12-week part-time internship at the Project Lemonade Store where youth gain hands-on job experience, career confidence, and develop essential employment skills.…

THE DENVER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Leonard and Dorothy Custer Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: More than US $4,000 Last Updated: April 23, 2025 Summary The Leonard and Dorothy Custer…

RILEY MABEL LOUISE TR UWILL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mabel Louise Riley Foundation: Riley Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mabel Louise Riley Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Mabel Louise Riley…

CO-TUW MARION &AMP MIRIAM ROSE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Marion and Miriam Rose Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Co Tuw Marion & Miriam Rose Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Marion and Miriam Rose Fund aims to support childcare facilities for…

QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Morency Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Morency Family Scholarship supports young…

THE MORRIS STULSAFT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MSF: Educational Support for Children Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morris Stulsaft Foundation Last Updated: January 14, 2025 Summary The Morris Stulsaft Foundation offers the Educational Support for…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

MyPath - Goldberg Scholarship Fund for MVCAP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Leadership. Collaboration.…

HARVEY E NAJIM CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Najim Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Najim Family Foundation Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Najim Family Foundation Grant aims to support 501(c)(3) organizations serving…

CASA OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

National CASA/GAL Capacity Building Grant Funder: National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association Award Amount: $10,000 Geographic Scope: National program available…

DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION · Rolling / Open Foundation

National Grants Program Organization: Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Geographic Scope: National (United States) Mission Focus: The Foundation awards strategic national grants to projects that…

$50,000 total fund
VESTIA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Need to $ucceed Scholarship Organization: VESTIA Inc Funded By: Vogt-Morentz Charitable Fund Launch Date: December 2024 Contact: 925-655-1208 | vestiainc@gmail.com Address: 400 Ellinwood Way,…

US $2,000 - US $24,000
ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nina J. Wing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albuquerque Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $24,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Nina J. Wing Scholarship, established…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Norman and Jean Persons Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Norman and Jean Persons…

NW Childrens Foundation · June 30, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

NW Children's Foundation General Grant Program Mission: End the intergenerational cycle of child abuse, neglect, and trauma in Western Washington. Focus Areas: - Prevention, early intervention, and…

O'BRATE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

O'Brate Traditional College Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: O'Brate Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The O'Brate Traditional College Scholarship…

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Rolling / Open Foundation

Otto A. Huth Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Otto…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Our Children Fund Overview: Provides financial assistance for "normalizing" items and experiences to children in the Fairfax County foster care system. Geographic Scope: Fairfax County, Virginia…

MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PA Fostering Independence Program Description: Administered collaboratively by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) in conjunction with the PA Departments of Education, Human…

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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