CATCH Grants: Make an impact in your community

CATCH provides funding and guidance for innovative, community-based projects across the U.S. and Canada.

What We Fund:

  • Projects led by pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists, fellowship trainees, residents, or APPs
  • Partnerships with local community organizations
  • Initiatives that support children and families facing health challenges
  • Programs that improve access to care and overall well-being
  • Projects with measurable results and long-term impact

Proposal Resources

Explore tools and guides to strengthen your CATCH proposal.

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Assistance with Proposal Development

Reach out to Chapter CATCH Facilitators, District Resident CATCH Liaisons and CATCH staff for assistance. Learn more about the assistance available from proposal development through project implementation. 

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CATCH Timeline

November 1, 2025

Call for Proposals Opens - Which Application?

January 9, 2026

Deadline to request Support & Assistance

January 20, 2026 (11:59 PM CST)

Call for Proposals Closes

  April 10, 2026

Applicants Notified

May 11, 2026

Grantee Paperwork Due

June 1, 2026

Project Start Date

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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. 

Last Updated

10/30/2025

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics