How much funding does Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant offered?

Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant

National Alopecia Areata Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research Grants for Mental Health Health Education Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Purpose: Support research focused on the psychological and emotional well-being of children living with alopecia areata, particularly those in underserved communities.

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

Mental health of children with alopecia areata
Parental coping strategies and experiences
Support systems for families in underserved communities
Overall well-being and quality of life improvements for pediatric patients and their families

Partners: Collaborative effort with the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA)

Recent Grant Recipient (2024):

Thy Huynh, MD, FAAD and Vinayak K. Nahar, MD, PhD from the University of Mississippi Medical Center
Research focused on mental health support for children and parents in underserved communities

Contact Information:

National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Phone: 415-472-3780
Email: info@naaf.org
Address: 1500 Grant Ave Suite 242, Novato, CA 94945

How to Apply

Application Process

For current Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant application information:

Visit: https://www.naaf.org/research-grants/
Contact NAAF directly at info@naaf.org or 415-472-3780 for application materials and specific requirements

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What National Alopecia Areata Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 7
Total given: $284K
Median grant: $45K
Range: $25K–$54K

By dollars: Pennsylvania 33%, New York 30%, Oregon 18%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Portland, OR; University Park, PA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New · New York, NY

Research

$54K
Pedra · Portland, OR

Research

$50K
Penn State University · University Park, PA

Research

$50K
The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA

Research

$45K
Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, MA

Research

$30K