Grant Supporting Nonprofit Organizations or Research Institutions in Michigan (USA)
GrantID: 44919
Grant Funding Amount Low: $3,500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $350,000
Summary
This grant program supports nonprofit organizations or research institutions operating within the United States (including territories) that are focused on improving outcomes for infants and young children, specifically from birth through age three. The funds are intended to support applied research projects that tackle practical problems in areas such as nutrition, early development, environmental exposures, and child‑health care practice. The emphasis is on initiatives with clear potential for real‑world impact, scalable solutions, and relatively rapid translation into practice rather than purely theoretical work.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations or public research institutions; individual researchers cannot apply directly on their own. For the “novice” track of the program, early‑career researchers are eligible (e.g., those in residency, fellowship, or within a year of training) and must have a mentor and a development plan. Projects may be anywhere in the U.S. (or in rare cases abroad if there is a direct benefit to U.S. children). The applicant organization must meet the foundation’s criteria and operate primarily in the U.S.
Award amounts vary by track: smaller “novice” projects have awards up to around $30,000 (inclusive of indirect costs) for one‑to‑two‑year efforts, while larger, established investigator projects can receive up to approximately $350,000 over a maximum of three years. Indirect costs are limited; for example, the overhead portion cannot exceed 10% of the total award.
Deadlines follow a cycle of concept papers (typically due in mid‑May and mid‑November) followed by full proposals if invited. Funding decisions are made annually, with project start dates possibly in January or July. The number of awards each year depends on the size and scope of selected projects but historically has been in the range of 10‑15 per cycle.
Overall, this opportunity is well suited for non‑profit research organizations that are ready to launch or expand studies aimed at very young children’s health and development, with a focus on innovation, scalability, and measurable outcomes.
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