The Little Giraffe Foundation funds annual grants for neonatal research and to support NICU programs.

The Little Giraffe Foundation works closely with leaders in neonatal research as well as neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) across the country.

We fund our grants on an annual basis. If you are an organization in need of support, we are happy to review your needs. Please pick the appropriate category below to begin your application process.

  • Neonatal Research Grants

    The Little Giraffe Foundation is looking for top research partners focused in neonatology to improve the quality of care in the NICU, to improve survival rates, and to ensure greater quality of life for those babies once they leave the NICU. Neonatal Research Grants are funded on an annual basis under a single funding cycle. Completed applications and questions regarding the application process can be sent to funding@littlegiraffefoundation.org. A full list of past Neonatal Research Grant funding can be found under Our Impact.

    If you are interested in applying for a Neonatal Research Grant, please begin the process with the button below.

    Begin Neonatal Research Application

  • NICU Support Grants

    The Little Giraffe Foundation has partnered with many hospital NICUs and organizations dedicated to supporting preemies across the country to provide hope and comfort to NICU families . We are most passionate about funding programs directed at easing the experience of families spending time in the NICU. Programs such as adding rocking chairs to bring comfort to nursing mothers and small gifts to bring hope to these families have made a tremendous impact to these families. A full list of past NICU Support Grant funding can be found under Our Impact.

    For those requesting funding, please learn more at the link below:

    Begin NICU Support Grant Application