Before 16 Grant Application

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Disclaimer: We desire to assist in the funding for every family the requests a grant. The funds are dependent on creating an account with the hosting organization, filling out an application, and passing a background check. In the event that a grant is awarded, the grant funds will be sent directly to the hosting organization and assigned to your account on the back end of the financial commitment. Before 16 will confirm with the hosting organization the host child selection to ensure there are no irregularities or special concerns. Special concerns include (but are not limited to), the child's availability for adoption, behavioral risks, dynamics that might create dysfunction in the host family, or circumstances that might inhibit a child from making the trip.

Email *

Primary Contact Name and Age *

Primary Contact Full Address *

include city, state and zip code

Primary Contact Phone Number *

Primary Contact Email Address *

Spouse Name and Age *

Spouse Email Address *

Have you hosted before? If so, please share details of when as well as how the experience(s) went *

Hosting Time Period *

Summer 2026

Winter 2026

Organization to host from *

Project 143

Other:

Country you wish to host from *

Latvia

Ukraine

Colombia

Haiti

Other:

Are you considering hosting siblings?

Yes

Clear selection

What are your intentions towards adoption? *

Set on Adopting and have already begun initial paperwork

Strongly Considering

Somewhat Considering

Focused on Advocating for others to adopt

Focused on provided a great hosting experience and not adoption

Other:

Required

Please share your thoughts on a possible adoption from your response above - specifics as to your mindset regarding adoption are important as we review our grant applications *

Will you create a facebook group for others to follow the hosting experience? *

If so, we would like to be a part of the group

Already have a group set up

Intend to create one

Don't use social media and are unlikely to create one

Other:

Will you fill out a survey after the hosting about the experience? *

Yes

Will you share 5-10 photos of your family and host child from the hosting experience for Before 16 to use in an e-newsletter, facebook post, or our website? *

We would ask for the photos after the hosting experience. We would following any rules set up by each hosting country. We would not use without your consent.

Yes

Please provide information on the host child/children (Full Name/ID #/Age) *

Will you host if you don't receive a grant? *

Yes

Maybe

Other:

Have you placed your deposit to host the child/children? *

Yes

Tell us about your family *

size, length of marriage, ages of children, dynamics, interests, vocations, etc

Amount Requested *

Our grants amounts vary, the amount requested may not be the amount approved. Any grant amount would be sent to your account with the hosting organization.

$2,000

$1,500

$1,000

$500

$2,000 per child (if hosting siblings)

$1,000 per child (if hosting siblings)

Other:

Is there a grant amount that you feel you need in order to cover the hosting expenses? *

If you will host without a grant, simply put "no". Question is geared toward families that are uncertain about hosting and may be considering hosting numerous siblings

Is there anything else you would like the Board to know before deciding on your grant request?

We would like a photo of your family to share with the board during the grant review, and used for no other purpose. Sending the photo will complete your application and begin correspondence with our team. If you can't send a photo, please let us know why below. *

A photo can be sent to our director: Nathanhaag@before16.org

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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