Grants to Build Group Homes for Foster Kids

Programs exist to sponsor grants for the construction and renovation of group homes in communities across the United States. Grants can pay for administrative and labor costs. Funds also support training and parental planning programs for foster kids to become independent. Some of these grants do not cover the entire costs of the approved projects; recipients must obtain funding from other sources to cover the outstanding amount.

  1. Transitional Living for Homeless Youth

    • The Department of Health and Human Services funds the Transitional living for Homeless Youth grant program, which offers financial assistance to help homeless youths find safe places to stay while learning skills to become self-sufficient. Grant funds can go to build transitional living accommodations such as group homes, supervised apartments (agency owned) and family homes. Funds can also cover skills training, parenting and child care services. Eligible applicants include small community-based organizations, faith-based organizations and state, local and tribal government agencies.

      Curtis Porter

      Department of Health and Human Services

      1250 Maryland Ave. S.W.

      Washington, DC 20447

      202-205-8306

      acf.hhs.gov

    Community Facilities Grant Program

    • The Department of Agriculture (USDA) sponsors the Community Facilities Grant program, which provides grants to low income rural communities to develop essential community buildings. Grants can cover costs to construct, renovate and repair group homes and other facilities used for public safety, health care, community and public services. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, municipalities, towns, districts and tribal government agencies. Grants from this program can cover up to 75 percent of the approved project costs. These grants are open to applicants in communities of less than 20,000 residents.

      Housing and Community Facilities Programs National Office

      U.S. Department of Agriculture

      Room 5014 South Building

      14th St. and Independence Ave. S.W.

      Washington, DC 20250

      202-720-9619

      rurdev.usda.gov

    Community Entitlement Grant Program

    • The Community Entitlement Grant program, funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides grants for communities to provide suitable living environments and decent housing for its citizens. Grant funds can go to construct and improve public facilities such as group homes, neighborhood centers and water and sewer systems. Communities can use the funds to demolish blighted structures and renovate vacant areas. Grants are open to cities and counties with more than 50,000 and 200,000 residents respectively.

      U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

      451 Seventh St. S.W.

      Washington, DC 20410

      202-708-1112

      hud.gov

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