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California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth Free Money for Foster Youth for College or Career Training The California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth (Chafee Grant) awards up to $5,000 a year to eligible foster youth. In an effort to pay more eligible students and reduce the program waitlist, the California Department of Social Services has authorized $4,500 annual award amounts for the 2025-26 academic year.
The Chafee Grant may be used at any eligible California college or university, or career or technical school. Students attending schools in other states may also qualify. A student's receipt of a Chafee Grant award shall not exceed five years (whether or not consecutive).
Payment on an eligible California Chafee Grant Award is not guaranteed. Funding is limited. Payments are made on a first-come first-served basis.
Be a current or former foster youth who was a ward of the court, living in foster care, between the ages of 16 and 18. Not have reached their 26th birthday as of July 1st of the award Be enrolled in an eligible vocational school or college courses at Be making satisfactory academic progress. The 2025-2026 Chafee Grant Application is now open.
High school seniors and students attending classes in the fall of 2025 should fill out this application. You will be asked to confirm that you will fill out a 2025-26 FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) when the applications become available in December of 2024. The 2026-27 Chafee Grant Application opens October 1, 2025.
High school seniors and students attending classes in the fall of 2026 should fill out this application. You only need to fill out the Chafee application once. Submitting multiple applications will delay the awarding process .
Additional information for students can be found on the If you meet the Chafee Grant eligibility requirements, please begin the application by clicking "Start" below. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the
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Chafee Foster Care Independence Program is funded by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). This Center aims to improve the effectiveness of federal and state policies that promote the dignity of work, economic self-sufficiency, and family stability. It will support rigorous, policy-relevant research and build stronger connections between researchers and policymakers in human services programs. Activities include extramural research grants to fund timely, actionable research aligned with ACF priorities, including workforce development.
Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Discretionary Grants (HHS-2026-ACF-OFVPS-EV-0036) is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The purpose of the Culturally Specific Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program is to provide culturally specific services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, addressing emergent needs from public health concerns. Optional activities include legal advocacy, job training, employment services, and identifying secure and safe affordable temporary or permanent housing.
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