Grants

Getting a grant is not an automatic or easy process, as each foundation has their own requirements based on financial need, infertility, religion, background, marital status and age etc. for the reward. Many of our families have researched this on the internet, made applications to the foundations that fit their circumstances, and then have had their adoptions subsidized by these wonderful benefactors. We hope that it works for you as well!

The National Adoption Foundation:
National Adoption Program makes quarterly grants ranging from $500 to $4,000 to adopting parents. There is no income requirement. There is a simple one-page application and the only requirement to apply is a home study, or one in progress. Contact them at (203) 791-3811.

Bright Futures Adoption Assistance Foundation:
The Bright Futures Foundation helps orphans find forever families by providing small grants to prospective adoptive parents.

United Way International:
United Way International provides assistance for costs of travel for children adopted with illness needing immediate medical attention. Applications are selectively considered and must be supported with a doctor’s statement.

A Mothers Love Fund Raising:
An adoptive mother is helping to plan fundraising events for prospective adoptive parents.

Community Fundraisers:
Community Fundraisers Prospective Adoptive Families can address their need for help to their churches and other civic community organizations in their local area.

Child Adoption Funds:
Information on creating a tax-exempt entity that can reduce your family’s adoption expenses by 15-40%.

Gift of Adoption Fund:
Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 are available monthly to families adopting children with serious medical issues and for low-income families.