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 state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program	Colorado Mountain College	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFNV: Our Children Fund Grant	The Community Foundation for Northern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PA Fostering Independence Program	Millersville University Alumni	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	O'Brate Traditional College Scholarship Grant	O'brate Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $5K
State	FY27 APS Adoption and Guardianship Support and Preservation Services Program		Rolling	Varies
Foundation	A Very Van Noy Christmas	The Van Noy Valor Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MyPath - Goldberg Scholarship Fund for MVCAP Grant	Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Fostering Care Scholarship Grant	Muscogee (Creek) Nation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	FosterEd Financial Assistance Program	Colorado Mountain College	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Judy Welsh Foster Youth Transition Fund	Valley of the Moon Children's	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Children's Opportunity Group/Joan Byal Memorial Endowed Scholarship	Children's Opportunity Group Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Akerman Academic Excellence Scholarship	National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Ren H. Rice Scholarship Grant	Innovia Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Capacity Building Grant	The Victoria S and Bradley L Geist Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $40K
Foundation	Jason Hayes Foundation Grants	The Jason Hayes Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Homelessness & Affordable Housing Initiative	Marin Community Foundation	Rolling	$623K – $750K
Foundation	Career Opportunity Scholarship Fund	St Jude's Ranch for Children	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tennessee Housing Trust Fund Competitive Grants (TN)	Tennessee Housing Development Agency	Rolling	$200K – $600K
Foundation	Mabel Louise Riley Foundation: Riley Foundation Grants	Riley Mabel Louise Tr Uwill	Rolling	$50K – $100K
Foundation	Southern California Grant Program	Wm Keck Foundation	Rolling	$100K – $1M
Foundation	Van Noy Valiant Knights	The Van Noy Valor Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Craig A. Steffen Paraclete Scholarship Grant	The Dayton Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Clipper Ship Foundation Grant	Clipper Ship Foundation Inc	Rolling	$50K – $150K
Foundation	Nina J. Wing Scholarship Grant	Albuquerque Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $24K

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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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