Seeking to improve lives by advancing research and training in neuroscience, children’s health, medicine, and education.

Seeking to improve the understanding and treatment of child and adolescent ADHD and depression, and to improve access to mental health care for children and their families.

Committed to promoting breakthrough neuroscience research, improving early childhood care and education (particularly among low income children), and enhancing the development of teachers and leaders in independent schools.

Dedicated to the advancement of children’s health in Maine, primarily by improving their oral health.

Funding Opportunities

We are grateful for our partners in early childhood, neuroscience, children’s health, and independent school education. We do not accept unsolicited proposals, but please look through our current funding opportunities to see if there is an opportunity for us to work together.

FUNDING Opportunities

The EAJK Fund currently has one open funding opportunity. The Klingenstein-Simons Neuroscience Fellowship for early career investigators engaged in basic or clinical neuroscience research. Application portal opens annually on October 1 and closes on February 15.

NEUROSCIENCE

FUNDING Opportunities

The KTGF currently has two open funding opportunities.

The first is the Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation Fellowship, which supports outstanding post-doctoral candidates investigating the causes, prevention, and treatment of child and adolescent ADHD and depression. Application portal opens annually on September 1 and closes on January 10.

The second is a request for proposal for research that improves access to children’s mental health care. Application portal opens annually on November 1 and closes on January 13.

Fellowship Program

Request for Proposal

FUNDING Opportunities

The SHDF currently has one open funding opportunity, its Small Grants Program, which promotes Maine children’s health by providing grants ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 to organizations serving Maine’s underserved, low-income children. Application portal opens annually on April 15 and closes on May 31.

Children’s Health Small Grants

Explore Our Funds and Foundations

Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund

Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation

Sadie & Harry Davis Foundation