Adoption Aid Grant 2026

Deadline: Jun 30, 2026

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partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

🏢 About Show Hope - Adoption Aid Grant

The Show Hope Adoption Aid Program is a financial assistance initiative designed to support prospective adoptive families with the high costs of adoption. It provides grants to families who meet specific eligibility criteria and are actively working through a licensed adoption process. The goal is to reduce financial barriers and make adoption more accessible.

💰 Benefits of the Grant

Grant Amount: $8,000 to $12,000 per family

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Show Hope Adoption Aid Grant, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Home Study: Your home study or home study update must be completed.
Agency Requirements: Your agency must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, licensed to place children for adoption. Note: Your placement agency may differ from your home study provider.
Matching Requirement: If you are working with an adoption consultant or using a multi-agency approach, you cannot apply for a grant until you have been matched through a placing agency.
Statement of Faith: Applicants must review Show Hope’s Statement of Faith.

Applications Cannot Be Submitted For:

Independent adoptions through lawyers, facilitators, or humanitarian organizations
Adoptions through foster care
Private family adoptions
Embryo adoptions
Adoptions from non-Hague Convention countries (More information here)
Adoptions through for-profit agencies
Adoptions for which placement has already occurred
Adoptions for which an application has already been submitted

Required Documentation:

Applicants must collect the following information (ensure social security numbers are blacked out):

Church address, phone number, pastor’s email address, and website
IRS tax information (1040 and W2 or 1099 forms) for the prior year
Net worth details (assets and liabilities)
Annual budget
Adoption agency address, phone, name, and email of your caseworker
Approved home study
Family and/or referral photos (optional)

📝 Application Process

The complete application process is online. You can save your application and return to it as needed. You will also be able to view the status of your application at any time after submission.
Your application is considered complete once:
- You successfully submit your application.
- All references and required documents are submitted.
References:
- References from your pastor and adoption agency must be requested using the online reference tool.
- Notify your references that they will receive an email request to fill out a reference form.
- You can view the status of references in your grant application portal. It is your responsibility to ensure references are completed.
- Previous reference letters will not be accepted.
Important Note: While AI tools can be helpful, your application must reflect your own, unassisted answers.

📅 Application Deadline

Deadline: 30 June, 2026

🔗 Opportunity Application

For more details and to apply, visit the official Show Hope - Adoption Aid Grant page.

This opportunity is a great way to reduce financial barriers and make adoption more accessible for families. Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria and submit your application before the deadline!

Benefits

Grant Amount: $8,000 to $12,000 per family

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