2026 WAT! Grant Application

2026 WAT! Adoption Grant Application

PLEASE READ WAT! ADOPTION GRANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CONTINUING WITH ONLINE APPLICATION

WAT! Adoption Grant & WAT! Home Study Grant Application Instructions by Stephanie Swanigan
How did you hear about WAT!? (Choose one)*
Basic Information – Applicant #1
First Name*
Middle Initial
Last Name*
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Gender*
- Female
- Male
- Prefer not to say
- Other
Mark only one oval.
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email Address*
Phone Number*
Employment Status*
- Full Time
- Part Time
- Self-Employed
- Unemployed
- Student
- Homemaker
- Retired
- Other
Ethnicity (check all that apply)*
- Asian
- Bi-racial
- Black or African American
- Latinx
- Native American
- White
- Other
Check all that apply.
Basic Information – Applicant #2
First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
Date of Birth
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Gender
- Female
- Male
- Prefer not to say
- Other
Mark only one oval.
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email Address
Phone Number
Employment Status
- Full Time
- Part Time
- Self-Employed
- Unemployed
- Student
- Homemaker
- Retired
- Other
Mark only one oval.
Ethnicity (check all that apply)
- Asian
- Bi-Racial
- Black or African American
- Latinx
- Native American
- White
- Other
Check all that apply.
Relationship to Applicant #1
Family Information
Do you have any children?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, how many?
Have you previously adopted?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, how many of your children were adopted?
Are you currently fostering?*
- Yes
- No
Have you previously fostered?*
- Yes
- No
If you are currently fostering any children, how many are you fostering?
How many children currently live in your home?*
Does anyone outside of your immediate family currently live in your home?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please elaborate.
Financials
What is your projected household income for this year? Please include all sources of income.*
Please include all income, not just salary. For example, income from a rental property or income from investments should be included.
What is your total current savings account(s) balance (including what you have saved for adoption)?*
What is your total current checking account(s) balance?*
What is your monthly income (household)?*
If amount varies month to month, please average.
What is your mortgage/rent amount per month?*
If amount varies month to month, please average.
What is your debt amount per month?*
Include all auto loan(s), student loan(s), credit card(s), payment plans on appliances, home repair, etc.
What is your total bill payment per month?*
Include all utilities, phone, groceries/meals, gas, entertainment, childcare, tuition/fees, and miscellaneous expenses.
Adoption Plan
Provide information for the active adoption you would apply this grant to.
What is your type of adoption?*
- Domestic
- International
- Foster-to-Adopt
- Other
Mark only one oval.
If other, please explain.
Is this a kinship adoption?*
- Yes
- No
Mark only one oval.
Have you been matched with a child for adoption?*
- Yes
- No
Mark only one oval.
If yes, when is the expected date of placement?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Have you been placed with a child for adoption?*
- Yes
- No
Mark only one oval.
If yes, when is the actual date of placement?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Has your adoption been finalized?*
- Yes
- No
Mark only one oval.
If yes, when is the actual date of finalization?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
How is your adoption being facilitated?*
- Agency
- Attorney
- Other
Mark only one oval.
Agency/Attorney Contact – Name*
Agency/Attorney Contact – Phone*
Agency/Attorney Contact – Email*
Agency/Attorney Contact – Website
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Agency/Attorney Contact – Website
What is the actual or expected total cost of your adoption?*
Do not subtract any amount already paid to an adoption professional or other related expense.
Have you been awarded any other adoption grants?*
- Yes
- No
Mark only one oval.
If yes, how much were you awarded?
Hidden
If yes, how much were you awarded?
Have you fundraised for your adoption?*
- Yes
- No
Mark only one oval.
If yes, how much have you raised to date?
Hidden
If yes, how much have you raised to date?

All funds raised through fundraising, for our purposes, is defined as all monies received specifically for the purposes of adopting outside of regular household income/savings. Fundraising examples include, but are not limited to, monies collected from relatives/friends, fundraising events such as fun runs, car washes, etc., or product sale profits from bake sales, t-shirt sales, etc.
Personal Statement
How does you adoption/planned adoption meet the intent of WAT!'s mission?*
What led you to consider and choose adoption?*
Is there any other information that you would like to share with the WAT! adoption grant selection committee that you feel is relevant to the selection process?*
Website
Please upload a family photo.*
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 1 GB.
Home Study Status*
- I/we are Home Study Approved.
- I/we are pending Home Study Approval, meaning I/we will have documentation of Home Study Approval before the application deadline for the current WAT grant application cycle.
- I/we are not Home Study Approved and will not be before the application deadline for the current WAT grant application cycle. Note: If you select this, you are not eligible for the current grant cycle.
Mark only one oval.
Please upload a copy of your home study.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 500 MB.
Certification
I/we [applicant(s)] have answered all questions completely and truthfully to the best of our knowledge. If requested, I/we will submit any supplemental materials completely and truthfully. I understand this application will not be considered complete until all supplemental materials (if requested) are submitted by the deadline given. I/we give all adoption professionals working on our adoption (adoption agency, adoption attorney, and any other adoption professionals) permission to share any information pertinent to the award of the WAT! Adoption Grant with WAT! I/ we will contact WAT! immediately if it becomes known after submission that any information provided in the application and or supplemental materials was incomplete and or inaccurate.*
- I/We Agree.
- I/We Do Not Agree.
Agreement is required to be considered for this grant.

2026 WAT! Adoption Grant Application

Basic Information – Applicant #1

Basic Information – Applicant #2

Family Information

Financials

Adoption Plan

Personal Statement

Certification