Grants for Foster Care

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 153 active grants for foster care in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 71 list an award amount, with a median of $7,500.

Grants tracked: 153; from 107 funders
Median award: $7,500; middle half $2,500–$50K
Total listed funding: $11.0M; across 71 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 9; 6 with a published date

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WHAS Crusade for Children Grants The Whas Crusade for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) Scholarship Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A new scholarship opportunity established by the Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program in partnership with the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation and the Los Angeles County Office of Education.	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation of the Ozarks: Alternative Education Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Community Foundation of the Ozarks offers the Alternative Education Scholarship, providing a $1,000 grant to graduating high school seniors currently in foster care or experiencing homelessness.	Not published	Up to $1K
Our Children Fund The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides financial assistance for "normalizing" items and experiences to children in the Fairfax County foster care system.	Rolling	Varies
National Grants Program Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation currently supports grantees in these categories:	Not published	Varies
The Nachman Justice Award (Student Leader Scholarship) Swipe Out Hunger · Foundation Not published · $1K The Nachman Justice Award honors Marissa Nachman's leadership at Swipe Out Hunger and recognizes individual student leaders in the Swipe Out Hunger network who exemplify core values of justice, compassion, equity, accountability, and…	Not published	$1K
Douglas-Dornan Fund Grant Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200 – $5K The Douglas-Dornan Fund Grant, established in honor of Brian Douglas and Wythe Dornan, aims to enhance the health, education, and welfare of individuals in Southeast Alaska.	Not published	$200 – $5K
Leonard and Dorothy Custer Memorial Scholarship Grant The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K The Leonard and Dorothy Custer Memorial Scholarship supports undergraduate students in Colorado who have experienced foster care for at least two years within the last five years.	Not published	$4K
Kansas Foster and Adoptive Children Scholarship Fund Grant Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.	Not published	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

How much money do grants for foster care award?

Of the 153 grants for foster care Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 71 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $7,500, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $50K. The largest is $2.0M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for foster care?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Hawaii Community Foundation (7), The San Diego Foundation (5), Project Lemonade Inc (4), Speedway Children's Charities (4), and Valley of the Moon Children's Home Foundation (4). In all, 107 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for foster care due?

Of 153 grants listed, 9 accept applications on a rolling basis, 6 have a published upcoming deadline, 41 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 97 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

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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