Brave Beginnings Grants

Brave Beginnings Grants, under the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation, focus on enhancing neonatal care by providing vital equipment to hospitals. Since 2006, the program has awarded approximately $1 million annually to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) across the U.S. This initiative aims to ensure the availability of lifesaving equipment for newborns in critical need.

Dedicated to neonatal care
Brave Beginnings is a program of the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation working to ensure ventilators and vital neonatal equipment are always available to newborns in critical need. Since 2006, Brave Beginnings has contributed millions of dollars to facilities across the United States. Each year, the program spends roughly $1 million in grants awarded to hospitals nationwide. The funds are used to purchase vital equipment for Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) caring for fragile lives born too soon.
Obtaining a Grant
Due to the economic challenges our program faced post-COVID, Brave Beginnings Grants were suspended starting with the 2021 cycle. Thanks to the support from donors who believe in the mission of helping little lives thrive, we are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Brave Beginnings Grant Cycle is now open! The last day to submit an application is Friday, February 13, 2026. Winners will be notified in March.