Community Sleep Health and Public Awareness Grant
Funds projects that promote sleep health and awareness, especially for underserved groups, with a 2026 focus on educating the public about safe melatonin use in children.
Funder: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: July 20, 2026: Full application due
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 (2 years, Category I) or up to $25,000 (1 year, Category II); indirect costs capped at 8%.
Summary: Supports projects that promote sleep health and awareness, with emphasis on underserved groups, through education, outreach, and improved access to sleep disorder care.
Key Information: 2026 priority: public education on safe melatonin use in pediatric populations.
Description
This grant funds community-based projects and initiatives that improve sleep health, increase public awareness, and enhance access to sleep disorder evaluation and treatment. The program emphasizes humanitarian, educational, and awareness activities, particularly those targeting underserved or disadvantaged groups. Projects may include developing or expanding public and patient education resources, launching awareness campaigns, or implementing evidence-based models for sleep disorder evaluation and intervention. For the 2026 cycle, priority will be given to projects focused on public education about the safe use of melatonin in pediatric populations. Grantees must clearly define project goals, outcome measures, and strategies for disseminating knowledge and resources developed through their projects.
