AAP Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) Grants

The program awards competitive grants to pediatricians who want to plan community-based initiatives to increase access to children's health care. Proposed initiatives must be broad-based community partnerships. Priority will be given to proposals that improve access to health care services for all children; promote medical homes for underserved children; and represent new initiatives within the community. Grant funds must be used for planning, not implementation. Planning activities may include needs assessments and community asset mapping, feasibility studies, community meetings, focus groups, and development of grant proposals. If an applicant is not an AAP member, a letter of support from the AAP chapter president in his/her area must be obtained. Applicants must contact their chapter CATCH facilitators for approval and signature of applications prior to submission. Technical assistance for applicants is available from CATCH staff and facilitators.

Requirements: US pediatricians and those in US territories are eligible. Every program must be led by, facilitated by, or have the significant involvement of a pediatrician. During the planning phase, the involvement of other community members should be secured in order to ensure local support for the program. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate collaboration with state child health insurance programs and/or state Medicaid programs.

Amount of Grant: $2500-$10,000

Date(s) Application Is Due: July 28. Postmark satisfies deadline date requirements.

Contact: Division of Community-based Initiatives, (847) 981-6759, e-mail: catch@aap.org

Internet: http://www.aap.org/visit/plancall.htm

Sponsor:
American Academy of Pediatrics
PO Box 927, 141 NW Point Blvd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60009-0927