Caplan Foundation’s Early Childhood Grants support promising research and development projects that appear likely to improve the welfare of young children, from infancy through 7 years, in the U.S. Welfare is broadly defined to include physical and mental health, safety, nutrition, education, play, familial support, acculturation, societal integration, and childcare. OFR Contact: Catherine Cotter (Evanston campus faculty) or Michelle Melin-Rogovin (Feinberg faculty). Amount: $25,000 – $50,000. Deadline: 9/30/2025 (LOI).