Programs
Six programs, each with a written eligibility standard
Every program has an application, a review calendar, and a reporting requirement. Nothing is awarded informally.
What we fund
Our grant programs
Equipment Grants
Capital requests from pediatric units for devices and room upgrades that fall outside the hospital's budget cycle.
Eligible: Partner hospitals and affiliated foundations
Family Stay Fund
Lodging, meals, parking, and travel for families whose child is admitted more than 50 miles from home.
Eligible: Referred by hospital social work teams
Child Life Program
Salaries and supplies for certified child life specialists who prepare children for procedures through play.
Eligible: Partner hospitals
Adaptive & Mobility
Wheelchairs, braces, communication devices, and home modifications for children with disabilities.
Eligible: Families, via a clinician referral
Pediatric Research Seed Grants
One-year awards for early-stage pediatric studies that need pilot data to reach larger funders.
Eligible: Investigators at partner institutions
Language Access
Interpretation and translated materials so families are not making decisions through a relative.
Eligible: Partner hospitals
Applying
Grant calendar
Applications open
February
Deadline
June 15th
Committee review
August
Awards announced
January