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Adoption Grants and Financial Assistance for Adoptive Families
A Child Waits Foundation:
Type: Grant
Requirements: Completed home study
Notes: Current Gross Income Less Than $150,000
https://www.achildwaits.org/domestic-grant-program
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A Gift of Adoption Fund:
Type: Grant
Requirements: Completed home study
Notes: Priority for older and special needs children, up to $15,000
https://giftofadoption.org/apply-for-a-grant/
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ABBA Fund:
Type: Interest-free loan, matching
Notes: Usually $6,000 - $8,000
https://abbafund.org/interest-free-loans/
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Adopt Together:
Type: Crowdfunding
Notes: There is no charge for the family to create a profile. A 5% transaction cost is deducted from all donations.
www.adopttogether.org
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Adopt A Love Story:
Type: Crowdfunding
Notes: We provide the resources and platform to empower families to raise funds for their adoption.
www.adoptalovestory.com/mission/
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Adoption Is Love Fund:
Type: Grants for $1,000
Requirements: Completed home study
Notes: Applicants must live in MN
https://www.adoptionislovefund.org/usd1500-adoption-grant
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Adoption Hope Foundation:
Type: Grants from $500 - $15,000
Requirements: Completed home study
Notes: Applications must be submitted prior to the placement of a child in your home.
https://www.adoptionhopefoundation.org/how-to-apply
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Adoption Tax Credit:
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8839.pdf
America's Christian Credit Union:
Type: Loan and/or grant
Requirements: Applicants are required to become members of the credit union and sign ACCU's Statement of Faith
Notes: Grants for $500 up to 4 times per year
www.americaschristiancu.com/personal/adoption-loans/
Angels in Disguise Grant:
Type: Grant
Requirements: Intended specifically for adoptees with Down's Syndrome
www.angelsindisguise.net/?q=node/22
Associates Home Loan Adoption Grant:
Type: Grant for $1,000
Requirements: Home study approved
Notes: Grant money will be mailed directly to agency
www.associateshomeloan.com/adoptiongrant/
Be the 1:
Type: Grants of $500
Requirements: Must live in OH, IN or KY
Notes: Christian
www.betheone1.org/grants/grant-criteria/
Both Hands:
Type: Crowdfunding
Requirements:
Notes: Average amount: $16,564
www.bothhands.org/
Children Need Families:
Type: Grant
Requirements: You must be working with an accredited agency or similar legal entity. Funds must be used to pay for home study
Notes: Average amount $5k-$25k
www.children-need-families.org/grants
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Chosen For Life:
Type: Grant
Requirements: Christian
http://chosenforlifeministries.org/grants
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Connected Hearts Ministry:
Type: Crowdfunding and Matching Grants up to $1,000
https://www.connectedheartsministry.org/adoption-funding
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Dream4Adoption:
Type: Grant for Home Study
Notes: Amount $1,500 paid directly to the Adoption Professional
www.dream4adoption.org/apply-for-assistance/
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Families Outreach Inc.:
Type: Grant
Requirements: Completed home study
www.familiesoutreach.org/adoption/grants-year/
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Gift of Adoption Fund:
Type: Grant
Requirements: Completed home study
Notes: Up to $15,000
www.giftofadoption.org/apply-for-a-grant/
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God's Grace Adoption Ministry:
Type: Grant
Requirements: Two-parent, Christian
Notes: $1,000-$4,000
www.ggam.org/apply/
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Golden Dawn Adoption Assistance:
Type: Grant
Requirements: Faith-based, special needs children, income under $60k
Notes: Up to $2,000
www.goldendawnaa.org/
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Hannah's Halo:
Type: Grant
Requirements: Financial assistance is to be used toward unique post-placement services and support, such as occupational therapy and mental health counseling
Notes: Up to $5,000
www.laurelsmessage.org/what-we-do/funding-programs/hannahs-halo/
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Harvard Adoption Assistance:
Type: Grant
Notes: Up to $5,000
Requirements: Harvard Employees only
https://hr.harvard.edu/adoption-resources
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Hebrew Free Loan:
Type: Interest-free Loan
Notes: Up to $10,000
Requirements: Applicants must be Jewish residents of Northern California
www.hflasf.org/
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Help Us Adopt:
Type: Grant
Notes: Up to $15,000
Requirements: Completed home study
www.helpusadopt.org/application
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IDSC Adoption Grant:
Type: Grant
Notes: Up to $10,000
Requirements: Intended specifically for adoptees with Down's Syndrome
www.theidsc.org/programs/idsc_adoption_grants.html%20
(website currently under construction) * See Facebook Page
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Journey to Parenthood:
Type: Grant
Notes: Based on need
www.journeytoparenthood.org/
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JSC Foundation:
Type: Grant (currently not accepting applications)
Notes: Up to $20,000
Requirements: Max income $120k, married, Christian, completed home study
www.journeytoparenthood.org/application-html/
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Katelyn's Fund Laila Rose Foundation:
Type: Grant
Notes: Up to $3,000, Subsequent grants (up to three total grants maximum) will be given as able.
Requirements: Two-parent married, Christian, completed home study
www.katelynsfund.org/adoption-grants/criteria-and-guidelines/
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Laila Rose Foundation:
Type: Grant
Notes: Based on need
Requirements: Intended specifically for adoptees with medical needs
www.lailarosefoundation.com/
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Lend EDU:
Type: Blog
Notes: Offers information about personal loans and other methods of adoption financing
www.lendedu.com/blog/using-personal-loans-for-adoption-financing
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Lifesong for Orphans:
Type: Grant, interest-free loan
Requirements: Two-parent, Christian, financial need, completed home study
www.lifesong.org/adoption/apply/
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Lifetime Adoption Foundation:
Type: Grant
Notes: Grants may be applied toward domestic adoptions of African American newborns and children, sibling groups of all races, special needs, and older children.
Requirements: Must be pre-approved to adopt through Lifetime Adoption Center’s domestic adoption program
https://lifetimefoundation.org/adoption-grants/
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Lucy's Love:
Type: Grant up to $15,000
Requirements: Intended specifically for adoptees with significant medical needs
www.laurelsmessage.org/what-we-do/funding-programs/lucys-love/
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MICAH Fund:
Type: Matching grant up to $2,000
Notes: Christian
Requirements: Intended specifically for bi-racial and African American adoptees
www.purecharity.com/micahfund
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Mighty Families By Adoption:
Type: $20,000
Notes: Awarded in May and November
Requirements: Completed home study
www.dccfoundation.org/fund/Mighty-Families-by-Adoption-Fund
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Military Adoption Reimbursement Program:
Type: Up to $2,000 reimbursement for adoption expenses
Notes: Up to 21 days of adoption leave to bond with your new child
Requirements: Military Active Duty
www.militaryfamily.org/your-benefits/adoption/
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Milkglass Candle:
Type: fundraising & grant
Notes: Applications for a grant are accepted July 1st - Sept. 1st
https://milkglasscandle.com/pages/adoption-grant
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Muskogee Church of Christ:
Type: $1,500
Notes: Christian
Requirements: Completed home study
www.mccweb.org/copy-of-adoption
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National Adoption Foundation:
Type: Grants and Loans
Notes: Up to $2,000
www.fundyouradoption.org/adoption-grants/
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National Council for Adoption:
Type: Loan
Notes: Adoption loan program with Bank of America at 888-628-7700, priority code LODK
www.adoptioncouncil.org/
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North American Council of Adoptable Children:
www.nacac.org/help/adoption-assistance/
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Open Hearts For Adoption:
Type: Grant
Notes: Special grants for adoptees with Down Syndrome and/or CHD
www.openheartsfororphans.org/adoption-grants
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Pathways for Little Feet:
Type: Interest-free loan up to $8,000
Requirements: Letter of Recommendation, completed home study
www.pathwaysforlittlefeet.org/families/#potential
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Show Hope:
Type: Grant up to $7,000
Requirements: Church member, completed home study
www.showhope.org/our-work/adoption-aid/apply-for-an-adoption-aid-grant/
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Sowing Roots:
Type: Grant
Notes: Based on need
Requirements: Must be working with a licensed adoption agency and have a completed home study.
www.guidestar.org/profile/46-1302229
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Sparrow Fund Domestic and International:
Type: Grant
www.sparrow-fund.org/how-we-serve/grants/grant-info
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The Anna Cheri Foundation:
Type: Grant
Notes: Christian
Requirements: Completed home study
www.inspiringorphancare.org/apply-for-an-adoption-grant
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The Buescher Foundation:
Type: Grant
Requirements: Completed home study
www.thebuescherfoundation.org/guidelines/
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The CMOMA Gifting Program:
Type: Grant $5,000
Requirements: Intended for older children (2-17) or special needs adoptees, completed home study
www.cmoma.org/cmoma/the-cmoma-grant-program
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The Tinina Q. Cade Foundation:
Type: Grant up to $10,000
Requirements: You must have a diagnosis of infertility from your doctor
www.cadefoundation.org/grants/family-building-grant
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WAT! Black Family Adoption Assistance, Inc.:
Type: Grants up to $5,000
Notes: Intended for African American adoptive parents
www.watadoptions.org/
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We Care for Orphans Adoption Fund:
Type: Interest-free loans and matching grants $2,000-$5,000
www.wecarefororphansfund.org/adoption_aid/
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