Funding Amount

Up to $150,000 per year for 2 years

Deadline

May 20, 2026

42 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Independent Research Awards

Funder: Children's Heart Foundation (Illinois, US)

Contact: ResearchGrants@childrensheartfoundation.org

Overview:
The Children's Heart Foundation's Independent Research Awards fund congenital heart defect (CHD) research. Awards provide up to $150,000 per year for two years of funding.

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

  • Congenital heart defect (CHD) research

  • Any RFA (Request for Application) topic related to CHD
  • Eligibility:

  • Researchers seeking funding for any RFA

  • See program guidelines for detailed eligibility criteria
  • 2026 Timeline:

  • April 10, 2026 – Call for Research Proposals opens

  • May 20, 2026 – Letter of Intent (LOI) due by 5:00 pm CDT

  • June 12, 2026 – Applicants notified if they may submit full application

  • September 9, 2026 – Full Application (invite only) due by 5:00 pm CDT

  • December 14, 2026 – Applicants notified of funding decisions

  • January 2027 – Funds released to awardees
  • Additional Information:

  • Application process has two stages: Letter of Intent followed by invited full application

  • This two-stage process reduces initial time and effort required by applicants

  • Guidelines and FAQs available on website

  • Contact: ResearchGrants@childrensheartfoundation.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Two-Stage Application Process:

    1. Stage 1: Letter of Intent (LOI)
    - Submit by May 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm CDT
    - LOI guidelines available on website
    - Reduced time and effort compared to full application
    - Submit via online portal

    2. Stage 2: Full Application (Invitation Only)
    - Selected LOI applicants are invited to submit full application
    - Notifications sent June 12, 2026
    - Due by September 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm CDT
    - Additional program guidelines available

    Required Materials:

  • LOI Guidelines (available on website)

  • Program Guidelines (available on website)
  • Resources:

  • Research Grant FAQs available for timeline and process details

  • LOI guidelines specifically outline requirements

  • Program guidelines provide additional details for full applications
  • Contact for Questions:
    Email: ResearchGrants@childrensheartfoundation.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    science-researchheart-disease

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