CATCH Planning, Implementation, and Resident Grants support innovative community-based child health initiatives, which include the following components: 

  • Is led by a pediatrician or pediatric resident. 
  • Focuses on building strong community partnerships. 
  • Serves those who are underserved/experience health disparities. 
  • Provides access to services that lead to optimal child health and well-being. 
  • Has measurable outcomes. 
  • Plans for sustainability. 

 Who Is Eligible to Apply? 

  • General pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, pediatric surgical subspecialists, and fellowship trainees from the United States and its territories and Canada. 
  • U.S. and Canadian pediatric residents (categorical or combined) in a training program AND have a definite commitment for another year of residency or chief year. 
  • National and chapter AAP membership must be current before grant funds can be disbursed. 

Which CATCH application is right for you?

The CATCH Call for Proposals and corresponding applications includes 3 types of grants (Planning, Implementation, and Resident) which are based on the eligibility guidelines (current level of training/practice) and the developmental stage for the community-based project for which you are applying.

What Do I Need to Know Before I Apply? 

  • Preview  the CATCH applications’ narrative questions (This is a fillable form which can be used to work off-line and share drafts for feedback and support during your proposal development process.)
  • The CATCH application process is comprehensive and is meant to be a learning experience.  As you work on your grant proposal, reach out to Chapter CATCH Facilitators, District Resident Liaisons, and CATCH staff. They are available to provide feedback and resources to assist you, from proposal development through project implementation. Learn more about the assistance that is available.
  • A fiscal agent should be identified during the application process. A fiscal agent is a proxy that manages fiscal matters on behalf of another party. Review this guidance document for additional information. A letter of intent from the proposed fiscal agent must be provided as an attachment to the application.

What Is the Grant Timeline? 

  • November 1, 2024 - Application System Opens
  • January 21, 2025 - Application Deadline
  • April 11, 2025 - New Grantees Announced
  • June 1, 2025 - Projects Begin

How Do I Apply? 

  • If you're interested in applying, you must first check your eligibility for a grant.  If you have an AAP account, please login. If you do not already have one, please create an account. Unsure if you have an account? Please email CATCH staff at CATCH@aap.org for assistance. 

Proposal Development Resources 

What Else Should I Know? 

  • Grantees will have 12 months to complete their projects. 
  • At least one formal "check-in" with grantees, CATCH facilitators and AAP staff will occur during the course of the project period. 

Assistance Is Available 

Reach out to Chapter CATCH Facilitators, District Resident CATCH Liaisons and CATCH staff for assistance. They are available to provide feedback and resources to assist you, from proposal development through project implementation. 

The CATCH Planning, Implementation and Resident Grants are administered by the AAP CATCH Program and are made possible through the support of Roots & Wings Foundation with additional support from various AAP Sections and Councils and donations to the AAP Friends of Children Fund. 

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Last Updated

10/26/2023

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics