Deadline: 15 January 2017
American Academy of Pediatrics is seeking proposals for its Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) Implementation grant program with an aim to support pediatricians to collaborate within their communities so that all children have access to needed health services and a medical home.
The vision of CATCH is that every child in every community has a medical home and other needed services to reach optimal health and well-being.
Funding Information
The CATCH Planning Funds program provides grants of up to $10,000 for pediatricians and fellowship trainees to plan innovative, community-based initiatives that increase children’s access to medical homes, immunization services, and specific health services not otherwise available.
Project Priorities
- Will lead to a program that assesses children’s medical home status and connects children who previously had none with a medical home
- Will lead to a program that increases access to needed health services not otherwise available
- Predominantly serve a population known to be underserved or with demonstrated health disparities
- Will lead to a program that assesses children’s health insurance status and connects them with available insurance programs
- Address an important need and grant activities are likely to achieve the stated goals
- Will be led by a practicing community-based pediatrician who plays a significant role in the project
- Aim to develop broad-based community partnerships
- Include plans for achievable sustainability beyond the grant period
- Demonstrate creativity or innovation
- Include plans for addressing immunization access among the target population
Eligibility Criteria
- Pediatricians and fellowship trainees (including Emeritus and Retired Fellows) from the United States and its territories are eligible.
- National and Chapter AAP memberships must be current before grant funds can be disbursed.
- Priority is given to pediatricians that have not previously received a CATCH grant or have not received a CATCH grant within the last 5 years (resident grants excepted). Former grantees are encouraged to apply, although current CATCH grant projects must be completed prior to submitting another application.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can submit their applications online via given website.
Eligible Countries: United States
For more information, please visit CATCH Implementation Grants.