Community Sleep Health and Public Awareness Grant
Supports community projects promoting healthy sleep, expanding access to sleep disorder care, and prioritizing pediatric melatonin safety education, especially for underserved populations.
Funder: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: July 20, 2026 (Full application deadline, 11:59 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for projects up to 2 years (Category I) | Up to $25,000 for projects up to 1 year (Category II) | Indirect costs capped at 8%
Summary: Funds projects promoting healthy sleep and expanding access to sleep disorder care, prioritizing underserved groups and pediatric melatonin education.
Key Information: Projects must be community-focused (not research), with special priority in 2026 for pediatric melatonin safety education.
Description
This grant supports targeted community projects that address sleep health needs at local, national, or global levels. The focus is on promoting healthy sleep, increasing access to sleep disorder evaluation and treatment, and expanding public or patient education. Humanitarian service, awareness campaigns, and evidence-based care models are eligible. In 2026, projects educating the public about the safe use of melatonin in pediatric populations will receive priority consideration. The program emphasizes measurable outcomes, dissemination of results, and serving underserved or disadvantaged communities.
