Grief Reach Community Education Cycle is sponsored by New York Life Foundation (in partnership with National Alliance for Children's Grief). Competitive grant for US nonprofits to fund local education events equipping professionals (teachers, counselors, social workers) with skills to support bereaved children. Focuses on childhood bereavement services, access in diverse communities, and collaboration.

Grief Reach Community Education Cycle - NACG Grief Reach Community Education Cycle - NACG Grief Reach Community Education Cycle Grief Reach Community Education Cycle Open June 1 to July 13, 2026, at 6:00pm ET. Decisions expected October 2026. This grant opportunity is open for applications through July 13, 2026, at 6:00pm ET.

The New York Life Foundation is excited to announce a funding opportunity for organizations in partnership with the National Alliance for Children’s Grief. This grant will award $10,000 to fund local education events that equip professionals, such as teachers, counselors, and social workers, with the skills and knowledge they need to better support bereaved children in their communities.

These funds are designed to enhance access to free or low-cost, high-quality training and foster collaboration in community settings. If you are planning an education event this year that you believe will broadly impact professionals serving bereaved children in your community, we encourage you to apply. Those awarded grants will be required to complete a post-event report.

Organizations with a total revenue of $100,000 or greater, based on their most recent Form 990, are eligible to apply for this competitive grant opportunity. This opportunity is only for education for those supporting children who are grieving a death. This opportunity is only open to US-based nonprofits.

No late or incomplete applications will be reviewed. It is the responsibility of the person submitting the grant to ensure that all requirements are completed before submitting their application. It is a requirement of this grant that all applicants submit their most recent 990 with their application to confirm eligibility.

If your organization is chosen as a finalist, you will be asked to upload your application into the New York Life Foundation’s grant system. A copy of your grant is included in your confirmation email. Download a Sample Application → Please submit completed applications by 6:00pm ET on July 13, 2026.

Applications will only be accepted through the digital form linked below. For questions, contact info@nacg. org .

Is this opportunity not the right fit for you? Learn more about our Grief Reach Grants Capacity Building Cycle, currently open for applications. This grant program began in 2011 as a partnership between the National Alliance for Children’s Grief and the New York Life Foundation .

Grief Reach is a dedicated grant opportunity supporting childhood bereavement services in the United States.

This competitive funding opportunity has the following goals: Increase access to bereavement support services in local communities, especially diverse communities Enhance the capacity of organizations providing bereavement support services Expand bereavement support services to address unmet needs Support communities dealing with grief and loss with tangible resources