Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and academic institutions in eligible locations for research that will improve the lives of children with disabilities. Funding is intended to support research studies conducted by applicants that serve children with physical or developmental disabilities and associated health-related complications. Eligible organizations and target populations must be within the Fund’s geographic area of interest of Greater Boston.
Recognizing that children’s health services and supports are provided in a wide range of community settings as well as hospitals, the Noonan Research program supports innovative clinical and service system research and demonstration projects from both nonprofit organizations and academic institutions that serve children and adolescents with chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional disabilities and associated health-related complications.
Target Population
The Fund’s target population includes infants, children and adolescents with chronic health conditions or impairments, either continuous or episodic, which result in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the areas of major life activity (listed below):
Additional Geographic Information:
For a list of eligible cities and towns, see:Estimated Size of Grant:
Two-year grants: September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2025
Apply online: https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_738?SA=SNA&FID=35345
Program Staff:
NoonanAwards@hria.org
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