GOYFF Grants · Rolling / Open State
Partnership implementing SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework providing trauma-informed and culturally competent substance abuse prevention programming. Focus on decreasing marijuana and underage…
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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College Success Foundation - District of · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Passport Scholarship Status: Active scholarship program Geographic Scope: Washington State Focus Areas: Supporting foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth in accessing and completing…
HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Perry & Sally Sorenson Scholarship Fund - Foster Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Perry & Sally Sorenson Scholarship Fund…
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Pineapple Fund Funder: Established by Brooke Miller of Brooke Miller Real Estate - Long and Foster, Realtors Managed By: Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Geographic Scope:…
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San Leandro Education Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Removing Barriers Program Overview: SLED's Removing Barriers program provides basic needs assistance to students most in need within the district. Eligible Assistance: - Clothing - School supplies -…
Innovia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ren H. Rice Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Ren H. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 05 Mar 2027.…
US $1,000 - US $5,000
The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
San Pasqual Academy Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The San Pasqual Academy Scholarship,…
US $1,000 - US $5,000
The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Sanor-Graves Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Sanor-Graves Scholarship, offered by The San…
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SPEEDWAY CHILDREN'S CHARITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation
SCC Atlanta Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Speedway Children's Charities Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary Speedway Children's Charities, a private organization, is committed to improving the lives…
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SPEEDWAY CHILDREN'S CHARITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation
SCC Bristol Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Speedway Children's Charities Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary Speedway Children's Charities (SCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting…
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SPEEDWAY CHILDREN'S CHARITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation
SCC New Hampshire Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Speedway Children's Charities Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary Speedway Children's Charities (SCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization…
HOPA MOUNTAIN INC · February 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation
Scholars of Promise (HSP) Overview: A college preparation program providing Montana's current and former foster care teens, homeless teens, and teens in kinship care with training, mentoring, and…
$1,500 - $2,500
Valley of the Moon Children's · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Valley of the Moon Children's Foundation Scholarship Program Funder: Valley of the Moon Children's Foundation (VMCF) Geographic Scope: Sonoma County, California Program Background: Established in…
THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Seymour Siegel Youth Achievement Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Community Foundation Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Seymour Siegel Youth Achievement Award, offered by the Jewish…
US $100,000 - US $1,000,000
WM KECK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Southern California Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: W. M. Keck Foundation Amount: US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Southern California Grant Program, managed…
THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Special Scholarships for Foster Youth Funder: The Philadelphia Foundation Recurrence: Annual Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia region (includes Burlington and Camden counties in New Jersey and…
$5,000 - $20,000
NW Childrens Foundation · December 10, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Spring Grant Cycle Part of: NW Children's Foundation General Grant Program Timing: One of two semi-annual grant cycles Geographic Scope: Western Washington Award Information: - Grant range: $5,000 -…
ST GERMAINE CHILDREN'S CHARITY · February 4, 2027 · Annual Foundation
St. Germaine Children's Charity Annual Grants Overview: St. Germaine Children's Charity offers a competitive annual granting process to support local non-profit agencies aligned with their mission of…
PERIS Foundation · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Strategic Planning and Organizational Development Consulting: Request for Proposal Funder: PERIS Foundation Geographic Scope: Minneapolis, Minnesota, US Mission Focus: The PERIS Foundation champions…
Up to $3,000
RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Summer Apprenticeship Bridge Program Funder: Riverside County Office of Education, in partnership with LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network and Network Kinection Overview: A summer career training program…
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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