Brett Boyer Foundation Discovery Awards

Focus: Seed research and ongoing projects associated with congenital heart disease (CHD)

Geographic Scope: United States (Tennessee-based funder)

Mission Areas: The foundation funds research focused on:

• Pre and postnatal diagnosis
• More treatment options
• Less medication
• Reducing other potential risks
• Fewer procedures
• Fewer surgeries
• Less hospitalization
• Better monitoring
• More mental health support

Key Information

• Research Type: While awards focus on translational investigation aimed at improving patients' lives with CHD, the scientific advisory board evaluates basic science and outcomes studies for merit
• Status: Application process is open annually in the fall, with grants announced at the beginning of the following year
• Organization: The Brett Boyer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Franklin, TN

Contact

• Email: info@thebrettboyerfoundation.org
• Address: The Brett Boyer Foundation, 4191 Arno Rd., Franklin, TN 37064

Background

The foundation was established to fund CHD research because congenital heart disease is severely underfunded compared to other childhood illnesses. CHD affects 1 in 100 newborns and is 60 times more common than all forms of childhood cancer combined, yet funding is 10 times less.

Application Process

1. Notification: Interested applicants can enter their information on the foundation's website to be notified of future opportunities
2. Submission Period: Applications are accepted annually in the fall
3. Review: The scientific advisory board evaluates proposals for merit
4. Announcement: Grants are announced at the beginning of the following year

Note: As of April 3, 2026, the foundation is no longer accepting grant proposals for 2026 consideration (submission deadline was November 2, 2025). Applicants should register to be notified of the 2027 application cycle.