We’ve identified 4 adoption grants with application deadlines in February and included each grant, eligibility criteria, and deadlines below to help you fund your adoption. In addition to the adoption grants listed below, many organizations accept grant applications on a rolling basis which means you can apply anytime, typically after your home study has been approved. Be sure to hold yourself accountable and make adoption grants a priority and an important part of your funding strategy. Be sure to research each grant and application guidelines, take your time to fill out all the information correctly, and put forth a lot of effort to share your adoption story in a creative way that shows your personality.
Adoption Grants – February 2016
| Grant Organization | Eligibility Criteria | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Buescher Foundation | Amount: Varies Income Restriction: None Marital Status: All Religious Affiliation: All Type of Adoption: Domestic Other: Must provide a family look book | February 1 |
| Cade Foundation Family Building Grant | Amount: Up to $10,000 Income Restriction: None Marital Status: Married Religious Affiliation: All Type of Adoption: Domestic or Fertility Treatment Other: You can apply immediately and don't need an approved home study. However, you must have a diagnosis of infertility from your doctor | February 1 |
| Show Hope | Amount: Average is $5,000 Income Restriction: None Marital Status: Married and Single Religious Affiliation: Christian Type of Adoption: Domestic, International Other: Must be working with a licensed 501(c)(3) adoption agency | February 28 |
| God’s Grace Adoption Ministry | Amount: Average is $5,000 ($2,500 matched) Income Restriction: $60,000 Marital Status: Married Religious Affiliation: Christian Type of Adoption: Domestic, International Other: You can apply at any stage during the adoption process. There is a $20 application fee | February 29 |
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- 5 Financial Worksheets For Home Study & Grant Applications
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- The Grant Matrix With Over 80 Adoption Grants
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