Public Health Grants for Children (under 12)

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 73 Public Health Grants for Children (under 12) — 19 open right now, across 24 funding agencies. Award amounts range $50K to $42.98M. The next application deadline is October 26, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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73total grants
19open now
24agencies
$50K–$42.98Mfunding range
Oct 26next deadline
CLOSING SOON 7 days left Hard to apply

Long-term health outcomes of people living with spina bifida

The purpose of component A (8-11 awardees) of this NOFO is to collect high-quality longitudinal data on children and adults with spina bifida (SB) who receive…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCBDDD 📋 CFDA 93.073 ⏰ Oct 26, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $300,000
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OPEN 28 days left Hard to apply

OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative. This NOFO supports states, localities, and Tribal jurisdictions in…

🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention 📋 CFDA 16.842 ⏰ Nov 16, 2026 💰 up to $750,000
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OPEN 43 days left Hard to apply

Rigorously Evaluating Approaches to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Problematic Sexual Behavior among Youth

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) is soliciting investigator-initiated gold standard research proposals to rigorously evaluate programs and policies for…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA 📋 CFDA 93.136 ⏰ Dec 1, 2026 💰 up to $400,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Expanded Surveillance for Pediatric Infectious Diseases

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support a network of U.S. institutions that will conduct standardized, prospective, active surveillance of pediatric…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA 📋 CFDA 93.083 ⏰ Dec 31, 2026 💰 $850,000 – $1,140,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program (HTPCP)

The purpose of the Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program (HTPCP) is to support community-based projects that promote access to preventive clinical and public health services…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.110 ⏰ Jan 20, 2027 💰 $75,000 – $75,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many public health grants for children (under 12) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 73 public health grants for children (under 12), of which 19 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is October 26, 2026 — about 7 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $50K to $42.98M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse public health grants for children (under 12), view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Public Health Grants for Children (under 12)

Grants in this category fund pediatric health research, preventive care programs, and clinical services designed to improve child wellness outcomes. 7,368 active grants support initiatives ranging from vaccine development and nutrition intervention studies to community health clinics serving young children. The National Institutes of Health leads funding in this space, awarding competitive grants that address critical gaps in early childhood health equity and disease prevention.

Most awards in this combination range from $700K to $1.5M and operate through competitive application processes, with 96% requiring merit-based selection. Few grants demand cost-sharing arrangements, making them accessible to organizations with limited matching resources. Filter by support type—particularly "Research" or "Program"—to align opportunities with your organization's capacity and mission focus.