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
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.
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