Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
A Child Waits Foundation is pleased to announce a call for applications for the International Adoption Grant Program to help children who are living in international orphanages or international foster care to become part of a family.
A Child Waits Foundation program is dedicated to helping families complete their adoption and bring their children home by providing grants to help with some of the cost of their adoption.
Funding Information
- Grant amounts are based on several factors, but will usually not exceed $7,500.
Eligibility Criteria
- A Child Waits Foundation is accepting applications from anyone adopting internationally, regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.
- United States or Canadian Citizens
- Adopting Internationally
- Current Gross Income Less Than $150,000.
Funding Process
- Qualified Adoption Expenses
- Grant funds will be disbursed for qualified adoption expenses, including agency fees, and in-country and travel costs associated with bringing your child or children home.
- How Grants are Paid
- The funds will be sent to the family if all adoption agency fees have been paid. If there is a balance with the agency, that fee will be paid first and the remaining funds can be sent to the family.
- When Grants are Paid
- Grant funds are intended for final adoption costs and in most cases are not released until the family has final travel approval to bring their child home.
- Funding Availability
- Requests for financial assistance may outweigh resources, and A Child Waits Foundation may not be able to provide adoption aid to every qualified family.
- Combined Grant & Loan Application
- For international adoption, families have the option to apply for a grant and loan and if approved to receive a total of $10,000. Applying for a loan will not impact the applicants ability to receive a grant.
Selection of Applicants
- The selection of applicants is based on a combination of the following factors:
- Needs of the Child
- Cost of the Adoption
- Families’ Financial Situation
- Availability of Funds at A Child Waits Foundation.
- Needs of the Child
For more information, visit International Adoption Grant Program.