Rare Disease Research Grants

Rare Disease Research Grants

Funder: Children's Rare Disease Organization Inc (MD, US)

Website: childrenrarediseases.org

Overview

The Children's Rare Disease Organization offers rare disease research grants to support innovative research into the causes, cures, and treatments of rare pediatric diseases. The organization is committed to empowering organizations and institutions through funding that addresses critical unmet medical needs.

Focus Areas

• Rare pediatric disease research
• Research into causes, cures, and treatments of rare childhood diseases
• Studies addressing unmet medical needs
• Investigation of serious rare conditions

Eligibility

• Applicants: Organizations and institutions dedicated to rare pediatric disease research
• Organizations must demonstrate commitment to the Children's Rare Disease Organization's mission to cure rare childhood diseases

What the Organization Funds

• Innovative research into rare pediatric diseases
• Research proposals with potential to address unmet medical needs
• Studies investigating serious rare conditions

Geographic Scope

• United States (based in Bethesda, MD)

Requirements & Expectations

• Grant recipients must provide regular research progress reports
• Adherence to the agreed-upon proposal and budget
• Regular updates on progress and fund utilization
• High standards of accountability and transparency
• Annual review of fund utilization by the Board
• Restitution required for any misuse of funds or financial discrepancies

Contact Information

• Email: info@childrenraredisease.org
• Phone: (301) 801-3271
• Mailing Address: Children's Rare Disease Organization, P.O. Box 341382, 10421 Motor City Dr., Bethesda, MD 20817-9996

Selection Criteria

Proposals are evaluated based on:
• Merit of the research
• Alignment with the organization's mission
• Potential to address unmet medical needs
• Seriousness of the condition under investigation