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"Children's Heart Foundation: Independent Research Awards" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Children's Heart Foundation Independent Research Awards is a grant from the Children's Heart Foundation that funds research on congenital heart disease (CHD). Awards provide up to $150,000 per year for two years, for a total of $300,000 per project. Eligible applicants are universities and research institutions.
The 2026 cycle requires an initial Letter of Intent (LOI) due by May 20, 2026; selected applicants are then invited to submit full applications by September 9, 2026, with funding decisions announced December 14, 2026 and funds released January 2027.
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Children's Heart Foundation I CHD Research Independent Research Awards Independent Research Awards The Children's Heart Foundation's Independent Research Awards will fund up to $150,000 per year for two (2) years. 2026 Process and Schedule Researchers seeking funding for any RFA must submit an initial Letter of Intent (LOI).
The Children’s Heart Foundation made this change to reduce the initial time and effort required by applicants, their collaborators, and administrative research staff to apply for funding. The deadline to submit LOIs is May 20, 2026 . Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application no later than June 12, 2026.
April 10, 2026 – Call for Research Proposals opens May 20, 2026 – Letter of Intent due by 5:00 pm CDT June 12, 2026 – Applicants notified as to whether or not they may submit a full application September 9, 2026 – Full Application (invite only) due by 5:00 pm CDT December 14, 2026 – Applicants notified as to a decision regarding funding January 2027 – Funds released for awardees Click here to submit a Letter of Intent for the Independent Research Award during the 2026 funding cycle.
For details about our timeline and process, along with a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs), please visit our Research Grant FAQs. Questions? Please email us at ResearchGrants@childrensheartfoundation.
org LOI guidelines can be found here . Additional research program guidelines can be found here . Stay informed to help make an impact.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities and research institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $300,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 20, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Children's Heart Foundation: Independent Research Awards is funded by Children's Heart Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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