Child Welfare and Education Funding from McGraw Foundation
McGraw Foundation
Private
United States
US $2,000 - US $10,000
Eligible 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1)/(2) nonprofits working on child welfare, foster care, adoption, education, or human services, including Montana-focused programs, can seek McGraw Foundation support for general operations, projects, or occasional capital needs. Grants typically range from US $2,000 - US $10,000, with larger awards possible for especially promising, high-impact efforts.
Environmental Conservation
Family Services
Hospice / End of Life Care
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Foster Care and Safety Funding from When Georgia Smiled
When Georgia Smiled: The Robin McGraw Revelation and Dr. Phil Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Montana 501(c)(3) organizations supporting foster children, domestic violence survivors, or sexual assault victims can use this funding for shelter, counseling, education, and related services. Grants from When Georgia Smiled help U.S. child foster care and adoption programs expand services, improve infrastructure, and strengthen long-term outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault / Abuse
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Montana Youth Services Funding via Laird Norton Family Foundation
Laird Norton Family Foundation
Corporate
United States
Unspecified amount
Montana organizations serving youth and young adults in foster care, child welfare, or homelessness systems may be eligible for human services, education, or environmental support. Montana child foster care and group home providers can access funding via Laird Norton Family Foundation, which focuses broadly on youth services, children’s mental health, and related supports across the U.S.
Renewable/Sustainable Energy
Homelessness Services
Freshwater Conservation
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The Denver Foundation Support for Foster Youth
The Denver Foundation
Private
United States
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Former foster youth from Colorado pursuing post-secondary education in the U.S. can receive scholarships of US $1,000 - US $10,000 to help cover educational costs. The Denver Foundation provides this support for individuals up to age 30, and Montana foster care group home alumni who meet the Colorado foster care requirement may be eligible.
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
College Scholarships for Foster Youth from ISF
Investing in the Success of Foster Youth
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Eligible orphaned or former foster care students planning full-time undergraduate study, including those from Montana, can receive college tuition support, mentoring, and leadership training. Grants from Investing in the Success of Foster Youth help young adults under 24 with financial need, GPA of 2.5 or higher, and a commitment to personal growth and twice-monthly mentoring calls.
Education - Higher Education
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Scholarship Funding for Foster Youth from North Carolina Community Foundation
North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
More than US $1,000
Young people exiting foster care or living in poverty in North Carolina with exceptional financial need can receive more than US $1,000 in scholarship support to attend accredited colleges, universities, or technical programs through the Joyce Price Johnson’s Samaritan Fund. Administered by North Carolina Community Foundation, primary consideration goes to students from Wayne County and neighboring counties.
Education - Higher Education
Education - High School
Academic Scholarship Programs
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Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Education Grants
The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Youth who are or were in Nevada foster care and pursuing college, trade, or vocational programs can apply for the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada’s Foster Children Education Scholarship, awarding $1,000 - $5,000 for one year. Montana foster care group homes may share this opportunity with eligible former residents who meet the academic and financial-need criteria.
Education - Higher Education
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
HHS Support for Montana Child Welfare
US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families
Federal Government
United States
US $1,000,000 - US $100,000,000
Organizations providing child welfare and foster care services in Montana can seek large-scale federal funding to deliver home studies and post-release support for unaccompanied children. Grants from the US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families offer US $1,000,000 - US $50,000,000 to ensure safe placements, ongoing case management, and community connections for these youth.
Child Welfare Services
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Immigration & Refugee Rights
Administration for Children & Families Grants for Montana Foster Care Services
US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $600,000
Focused on child and family services, eligible agencies and intermediaries in Montana and other U.S. jurisdictions can seek funding to strengthen Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) administration and anti-poverty efforts. The Administration for Children & Families offers up to US $600,000 to improve compliance, coordination, and systems navigation that can benefit foster care group homes and related programs.
Community Services
Family Services
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
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Montana Adoption Services Funding via HHS
US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $1,500,000 - US $2,150,000
Child welfare agencies, research institutions, and partners working on foster care and adoption services in Montana and other U.S. jurisdictions can seek US $1,500,000 - US $2,150,000 to test collaborative adoption models for children with complex needs. Grants from US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families support system-level recruitment, training, and support of specialized adoptive families, including evaluation of these approaches.
Family Services
Children With Disabilities
Child Welfare Services
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Higher Education Funding from Central Kentucky Community Foundation
Central Kentucky Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Students pursuing higher education with at least a 2.5 GPA may be eligible for the Dr. Gary King Sharp Memorial Scholarship, which can support college costs. Central Kentucky Community Foundation prioritizes applicants whose families are connected with hospice services, involved in the foster care system, or who are first-generation college students, including those from Montana.
Education - Higher Education
Hospice / End of Life Care
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
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Scholarship Funding for Students from Marshfield Area Community Foundation
Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Students with financial need, including those in foster care, can receive scholarship support for higher education from Marshfield Area Community Foundation; eligibility is not limited to Montana. This award may benefit youth connected to foster care group homes pursuing college or other postsecondary education and needing help covering educational costs.
Education - Higher Education
Educational Access & Equity
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Montana Senior Dog Programs Funding via Grey Muzzle Organization
Grey Muzzle Organization
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
Animal shelters, rescue groups, sanctuaries, and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Montana helping senior dogs can seek funding through Grey Muzzle Organization to improve the lives of at-risk senior dogs. Focused on senior dog welfare, it supports foster care, adoption, medical, hospice, and long-term in-home care programs that benefit senior dogs exclusively.
Veterinary Science & Services
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets
Plasma Science Research Funding from NSF
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal Government
United States
Unspecified amount
Universities and research institutions conducting plasma science and engineering research in the U.S., including Montana, can seek support for fundamental studies with clear societal or technological applications. With a mission to advance cutting-edge STEM, National Science Foundation provides investigators with a framework to propose multi-disciplinary projects in chemistry, physics, materials science, and space science that address prioritized community needs.
Physics
Materials Science and Engineering
Space Science
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Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trust Support for Early STEM
Glenn W Bailey Charitable Tr
Private
United States
Up to US $25,000
Nonprofit organizations running K–5 STEM education or professional development programs, including those serving foster care youth in Montana, can seek up to US $25,000 for early STEM initiatives. With a mission to expand early STEM learning, Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trust provides U.S. programs with funding for hands-on curricula, resources, and educator training.
Education - Preschool / Early Learning
STEM / STEAM Education
US HUD Office Grants for Montana Housing
US HUD: Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $1,700,000
Montana public housing authorities partnering with child welfare agencies can obtain Housing Choice Voucher assistance to support family reunification and foster youth housing stability. US HUD Office of Public and Indian Housing funds vouchers for families facing child removal or delayed reunification, and for eligible 18–24-year-olds exiting foster care who are homeless or at risk, with awards up to US $1,700,000.
Youth Services
Family Services
Equitable & Affordable Housing