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.

151 grants
Foundation
Updated daily
Up to $350 per child
HELPING AND LENDING OUTREACH · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Summer Camp Scholarship Funder: Helping and Lending Outreach (HALOS), Charleston, SC Overview: HALOS provides scholarships to help kinship families access summer camps and summer learning…

HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Summer Lea Hillman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Summer Lea Hillman Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the quality of…

THE VICTORIA S AND BRADLEY L GEIST FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Supporting Transitioning Foster Youth Grant The Foundation supports the Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative, a Co-Investment site with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative. In…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Susan E. Kraus/Robert W. Gill Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Susan E. Kraus/Robert W. Gill…

Tennessee Housing Development Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tennessee Housing Trust Fund Competitive Grants (TN) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Housing Development Agency Amount: US $200,000 - US $600,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Tennessee…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Como Farm Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region, Inc Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation of the…

PROJECT LEMONADE INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

The Inspire Network Overview: A membership group providing comprehensive supports for teens and young adults in foster care, focusing on community building through social events, volunteer…

Valley of the Moon Children's · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Judy Welsh Foster Youth Transition Fund Funder: Valley of the Moon Children's Foundation (VMCF) Geographic Scope: Sonoma County, California Status: Listed as a named scholarship opportunity under…

THOMAS C&SANDRA S SULLIVAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Thomas C. and Sandra S. Sullivan Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Thomas C. and Sandra S. Sullivan Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Thomas…

CASA OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Tri Kappa Grant Funder: Tri Kappa (Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority) Organization Type: Tri Kappa is a 501(c)(3) organization and invitation-only Greek sorority with approximately 7,000 women in…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Twomey Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Twomey Family Scholarship, managed by The San Diego Foundation, supports…

Up to $5,000 per organization
ST JOSEPH COUNTY CHILD ABUSE · October 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

U93 Roofsit Grant Program Funder: St. Joseph County Child Abuse Prevention (PCASJC) Geographic Scope: St. Joseph County, Indiana and surrounding counties in Michiana region Award Amount: Up to $5,000…

THE VAN NOY VALOR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Van Noy Valiant Knights Program Type: Academic internship and scholarship program Focus Area: Support for students aging out of foster care Overview The Van Noy Valiant Knights program is the premier…

Phoenix Benefit Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Phoenix Club of Nashville Venture Philanthropy Grants Funder: Phoenix Club of Nashville (PCON), Nashville, TN Program Description: The Phoenix Club of Nashville has been making grants to nonprofits…

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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