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Thank you for your interest in the Gift of Adoption Fund grants program. To begin the application process, please complete the form at the bottom of this page to download an applicationr. In order for Gift of Adoption to make a decision regarding your application, you will need to submit each of the following items: - Completed Grant Application - Copy of your most recent tax return - Copy of your approved home study - Two (2) letters of reference - Check in the amount of $40.00 (A one-time $40 application fee is required to apply for a grant.) Any U.S. citizen adopting from anywhere in the world (domestic or international) who has an approved home study from a licensed adoption agency is eligible to apply. Financial need must be demonstrated. The number of biological children or adopted children in the home does not impact eligibility. Gift of Adoption does not consider an applicant’s marital status, gender, race, creed, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation when reviewing applications. The average grant award is $3,500. The current maximum grant is $7,500. All applications will be reviewed by the Grant Selection Committee. Every effort will be made to present your application to the committee at the time most favorable for your particular situation. You will be notified via email when your application will be presented to the committee and be asked to provide any needed updates at that time. Please note: Do not apply if your adoption has been finalized -or- if you are just starting the adoption process. You must have an approved home study from an adoption agency or social worker before beginning the application process. Gift of Adoption does not fund full adoptions. We provide the last bit of help needed to bring a child home. If you have any questions concerning Gift of Adoption Fund or the application process, please email grants@giftofadoption.org Information provided in your application is held confidential. Gift of Adoption Fund respects the privacy of individuals applying for a grant and wants you to feel comfortable that the information you provide is used for no other purpose than the consideration of this grant application. Download our Grant Program Brochure (pdf) Ready to begin?
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