October Adoption Grants

This is a huge month for grants! We’ve identified 10 October adoption grants with application deadlines during the month and that doesn’t include the various other grants that you may be considering that accept applications on a rolling basis.

As part of our ongoing mission to help you adopt debt-free, we’ve included the list of October adoption grants, eligibility criteria, and deadlines below. Review it now and use it to finance your adoption.Get your grants filled out and submitted before the craziness of Halloween sets in.

Don’t forget, there are a ton of grants that accept applications on a rolling basis which means you can apply anytime, typically after your home study has been approved. Direct, fundraising, and matching adoption grants should be an important part of your fundraising 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 unique and interesting way. Hint Hint…Be Creative!

List of October Adoption Grants – 2016

Grant OrganizationEligibility CriteriaDeadline
Salvation International Amount: Varies from $500-$5,000
Income Restriction: None but must demonstrate need
Marital Status: Married and Single
Religious Affiliation: All
Type of Adoption: Domestic, International
Other: Families can apply once per year
October 1
Elijah's Truth Amount: Varies
Income Restriction: None
Marital Status: Married
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Type of Adoption: Domestic (minority infant), International
Other: Must live in MN, ND, or SD to be eligible. Apply after receiving a referral
October 15
Adoption Grant Amount: Unspecified
Income Restriction: None but must demonstrate need
Marital Status: All
Religious Affiliation: All
Type of Adoption: Domestic
Other: This is an annual essay contest and one winning family is selected
October 31
Chance to Hope Amount: Varies
Income Restriction: None but must demonstrate need
Marital Status: Married
Religious Affiliation: All
Type of Adoption: Domestic, International, Fertility Treatment
Other: Must have a diagnosis of infertility and be a resident of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and have. Must be working with a licensed adoption agency
October 31
God’s Grace Adoption Ministry Amount: Average is $5,000 ($2,500 matched)
Income Restriction: None but must demonstrate need
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
October 31
Joseph's DreamCoat Amount: Varies
Income Restriction: $120,000
Marital Status: Married
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Type of Adoption: Domestic, International
Other: Must be adopting through a licensed 501(c)(3) agency. Applicants who have accepted a referral and raised over 70% of their cost will receive priority
October 31
JSC Foundation Amount: Up to $20,000
Income Restriction: $120,000
Marital Status: Married
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Type of Adoption: Domestic, International
Other: Must be adopting through a licensed 501(c)(3) agency
October 31
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
October 31
Sparrow Fund Amount: Varies
Income Restriction: None but must demonstrate need
Marital Status: Married and Single
Religious Affiliation: All
Type of Adoption: International
Other: Must be working with a licensed adoption agency and 3 months of traveling
October 31
Topeka Community Foundation (Building Families Fund) Amount: Up to 1/2 of the total adoption costs
Income Restriction: None
Marital Status: Married and Single
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Type of Adoption: Domestic, International
Other: Must be a Kansas resident or have ties to Kansas
October 31

Free Adoption Funding Kit

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  • 5 Financial Worksheets For Home Study & Grant Applications
  • Step-By-Step Adoption Funding Checklist and Training Video
  • Funding Cheat Sheet With Our Favorite Resources
  • The Grant Matrix With Over 80 Adoption Grants
  • Learn To Get Organized and Much More!
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Jeremy Resmer

Child Advocate. Entrepreneur. Fitness Junkie. Parent. Jeremy is an adoption fundraising coach that provides creative strategies and resources that empower families to adopt without debt.

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