The Annie E. Casey Foundation Grants (various programs related to child well-being)

The Annie E. Casey Foundation Grants (various programs related to child well-being) is sponsored by The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF).

The Annie E. Casey Foundation funds and publishes work related to children, families, child welfare, and youth in the United States.

The Annie E. Casey Foun­da­tion is com­mit­ted to build­ing a brighter future for chil­dren who face sig­nif­i­cant obsta­cles on the road to adult­hood. To help kids, we must invest in the par­ents who raise them and the neigh­bor­hoods where they live.

Our work focus­es on ensur­ing kids have strong, sup­port­ive fam­i­lies; increas­ing eco­nom­ic oppor­tu­ni­ty; trans­form­ing strug­gling com­mu­ni­ties; and strength­en­ing social sec­tor lead­ers ded­i­cat­ed to improv­ing the lives of young peo­ple. To those ends, we invest in inno­v­a­tive ideas, prac­tices and poli­cies that have the poten­tial to help mil­lions thrive. As a result, Annie E.

Casey Foun­da­tion grants are very selective. ## Frequently Asked Questions About Casey Foundation Grants * What areas of work do you fund? * What type of activities do you fund?

* Who funds the Casey Foundation? * What organizations receive Casey Foundation grants? * What type of organizations do you fund?

* How many grants do you provide? * What is the average grant size? * Do you provide grants to individuals or families?

* What are your current opportunities for grant seekers? * Do you fund organizations and projects outside the United States? * Do you accept unsolicited proposals?

* Do I have to be on a list to be invited to apply for a grant? * May I join or register for your grantee portal? * How do I access the Foundation’s Grantee and Consultant Portal?

* What resources are available for grant seekers? ### What type of activities do you fund? Central to the Casey Foundation’s work is a focus on knowing what works and using data to drive decision making.

We fund a wide range of activities in that vein: * Community and resident engagement * Data collection and analysis * Demonstration projects for new approaches and practices * Evidence-based programs and practices * Policy advocacy and analysis * Research and evaluation * Youth engagement and leadership Programs are only one part of the solution.

That’s why Casey also invests in the effectiveness of nonprofit and government leaders, organizations and networks, building their capacity to achieve results for children and families. In particular, we fund strategies that support the following: * Racial and ethnic equity and inclusion Learn more about our strategies ### Who funds the Casey Foundation? The Annie E.

Casey Foundation utilizes our endowment to support the vast majority of our grantmaking activities. We also use impact investments, funded through endowment dollars, to generate a financial return and support our investment strategies. In 2023, the Casey Foundation's total assets were about $3.

4 billion. Learn More About our Financial Profile ### What organizations receive Casey Foundation grants? In 2025, we granted funding to approximately **1,085** organizations.

We share information about Casey Foundation grants and grantees online through a partnership with the Foundation Center. When you visit the site, note that our grants to national organizations will only be reflected in the state where an organization is headquartered. Our investments in these organizations, however, are at work in states across the country.

The Casey Foundation only funds organizations in the United States, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. ### What type of organizations do you fund? The majority of our funding goes to tax-exempt organizations (nonprofits, public charities and universities) and public agencies in the United States identified by staff members.

In addition to funding, we share our expertise directly with nonprofit leaders, advocates, policymakers and government officials to support improved practices and policies for children and families.

Many Casey Foundation grantees are part of our KIDS COUNT® (LA INFANCIA CUENTA™) network, which provides legislators, public officials and child advocates with reliable data, policy recommendations and tools to advance policies that benefit children. Learn how the Annie E. Casey Foun­da­tion award­ed grants of $100,000 each to 21 orga­ni­za­tions that edu­cate deci­sion mak­ers at the state and local lev­els.

### How many grants do you provide? In 2025, the Foundation awarded over **1,526** grants and consultant agreements to approximately **1,085** organizations. ### What is the average grant size?

In 2025, the average grant from the Casey Foundation was **$74,857**. In total, we awarded nearly **$128,902,504** to projects and activities that support children, youth, families and communities in 2025. ### Do you provide grants to individuals or families?

The Casey Foundation is unable to make grants or donations directly to individuals. To find help securing food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more, visit the United Way of America’s 2-1-1 website. The Casey Foundation is unable to make grants or donations directly to individuals.

We specifically do not fund projects outside the United States, lobbying and political campaigning. ### What are your current opportunities for grant seekers? ### Do you fund organizations and projects outside the United States?

No. The Casey Foundation focuses on investments in the United States. ### Do you accept unsolicited proposals? No. The Casey Foundation does not accept or review unsolicited proposals.

For the vast majority of grants, our staff will approach an organization directly and invite them to submit a proposal. Infrequently, we may solicit applications for a targeted project through an open call for proposals. ### Do I have to be on a list to be invited to apply for a grant?

No. The Casey Foundation does not maintain a list of potential grantees. For the vast majority of grants, our staff will approach an organization directly and invite them to submit a proposal. ### May I join or register for your grantee portal?

### What resources are available for grant seekers? The Casey Foundation does not accept, review or fund unsolicited grant proposals. Given our funds are limited, we restrict our grants to organizations identified by staff.

However, a number of resources are available to help nonprofits and community leaders find grant opportunities with other funders and charities. Visit the following to learn more: * Candid offers a variety of resources free to the public. 1.

Candid’s Foundation Directory Online offers information to help with funding requests across the country. Utilize its Quick Start search to get started. 2.

Candid's Funding Information Network is a good resource for local networks, training and funding. * Find your state association of nonprofits through the National Council of Nonprofits, the nation’s largest network of charitable nonprofits. With more than 25,000 organizational members, they serve as a central coordinator and mobilizer to benefit charitable nonprofits and the people and communities they serve.

* The Community Foundation locator offers a map of all accredited community foundations by state. * To find help securing food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more, visit the United Way of America’s 2-1-1 website.