Wouldn’t it be wonderful if April showers brought May adoption grant awards to every family?
As much as we think so, it’s pretty unlikely this will happen.
However, you can put yourself in a great position to receive adoption grants by identifying grants that you qualify for and spending time to make your adoption story truly stands out.
We’ve identified 4 May adoption grants for you to consider. In addition, we’ve provided you with the key eligibility criteria and deadlines below to help you fund your adoption.
Don’t forget about all the other grant organizations that accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year which enables you to apply anytime, typically after your home study has been approved. We recommend that you make adoption grants a priority and an important part of your funding strategy.
Be sure to research all grants and application guidelines, take your time to fill out all the information correctly, and put in the effort to share your adoption story in a unique way that shows off your family’s personality.
Adoption Grants – May 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 | May 1 |
| Promise 686 | Amount: $500-$6,000 Income Restriction: None Marital Status: Married Religious Affiliation: Christian Type of Adoption: Domestic, International Other: Applicants must live in the Metro Atlanta area, specifically within 15 counties and three partial counties. Must have an approved home study and be working with a licensed 501(c)(3) adoption agency | May 1 |
| Sarah Lily Fund for Adoption | Amount: $5,000 Income Restriction: None must demonstrate need Marital Status: Married and Single Religious Affiliation: Jewish Type of Adoption: Domestic, International Other: Must be a resident of the New York metropolitan area | May 15 |
| Life Foundation | Amount: Up to $10,000 Income Restriction: $110,000 or less Marital Status: All Religious Affiliation: All Type of Adoption: Domestic, International Other: Must live in Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin. Must have a diagnosis of infertility. There is a $25 application fee | May 22 |
Free Adoption Funding Kit
Don’t forget to get our FREE Adoption Funding Kit to learn how to launch your adoption fundraising the right way. This exclusive tool includes:
- 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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