National Court Appointed Special
The National CASA/GAL Association for Children (National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association) supports and promotes court‑appointed volunteer advocacy for children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect, working with state and local programs to help children be safe, find permanent homes, and thrive.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A local or state CASA/GAL program or a child-advocacy nonprofit operating within the CASA network and able to receive pass‑through program support.
Good Fit
- • Affiliation with the CASA/GAL network or a local CASA program.
- • Programs focused on court‑appointed volunteer advocacy, foster care, or child welfare.
- • Ability to receive and administer pass‑through funding and report on program outcomes.
- • Request sizes in line with recent grants (typical awards in the $5K–$25K range).
- • Geographic alignment with states previously funded or demonstrated local need and capacity.
Geography
Observed giving in 2024 reached recipients in 22 states and the 2022 filing shows grants to 131 distinct organizations across many states, indicating a broadly national footprint rather than a single-state focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 32 distinct recipients (all separate organizations) and the prior observed year lists 131 distinct recipients, demonstrating a wide and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows substantial turnover and inclusion—about 41% of 2024 recipients were new—so unfamiliar local CASA programs have plausibly entered the portfolio; however, no formal public application process was posted, so initial outreach should use listed grants staff or website contact routes.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
