One Wish Grants
Your great idea can make a difference
At CHOC, we believe that innovation can come from anywhere and that all of our associates and providers have the potential to create a better future for pediatric healthcare. You can help us solve our most complex challenges and transform your dreams for CHOC into real-world impact.
With its Board of Directors, CHOC Foundation has partnered with philanthropic support and CHOC’s Associate Giving program to fund inventive programs and services that drive CHOC forward.
Your idea can be next!
“One Wish Grants is invaluable because it provides an enormous benefit to the patients and families. It is amazing for CHOC.”
-Dr. Carol Davis-Dao, Research Scientist and Administrator, 2018 One Wish Grantee
Tips and Resources
Once your idea is approved, you will be invited to submit a full project proposal. If your proposal is selected to move forward, the final stage in the consideration process is presenting your project to the Selection Panel to determine funding decisions. The resources below can help you write your proposal and craft your presentation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
One Wish Grants is a program developed by the CHOC Foundation that helps CHOC associates and providers develop innovative ideas into fully functional programs. Each cycle, the selection panel allocates funds in amounts ranging from $5,000 to $250,000 into one-time grants.
Applications are submitted through our online application platform using your CHOC email address at https://choconewish.smapply.io/. The 2021 One Wish Grants application cycle is now open.
The deadline to apply to One Wish Grants is Friday, April 1, 2022.
Our selection panel is made of members of the CHOC Foundation Board of Directors, CHOC leadership and experts, and philanthropists who use the following criteria to assess projects:
– Adheres to CHOC’s strategic goals and the priorities of the applicant’s department
– Defines clear goals and objectives
– Outlines outcomes that are attainable within the time, funding and personnel indicated within the proposal
– Identifies the population that the project will serve
– Proposes a request between $5,000 and $250,000
– Obtains approval from and anticipates collaboration with CHOC leadership (department head and executive management team)
– Demonstrates knowledge of current CHOC systems and practices
– Bonus: The applicant(s) donate to CHOC Associate Giving
– New equipment that leads to better medical outcomes
– A program that improves patient nutrition
– Materials for family education
– A temporary or contract employee for the duration of a project
– Salaries for new or existing permanent positions
– Partnerships that extend to any entity beyond CHOC
– Existing or planned operating expenses
– Grants that request more than $250,000
Applicants will be notified via email regarding their status and if they are invited to complete a project proposal in April 2022. Applicants will be notified if they are moving forward as a finalist to present their project to the selection panel in September 2022.
– Extended Application Deadline – April 1, 2022
– Notifications for Proposal Invitations – Week of April 25
– Proposals Due – Summer 2022
– Finalist Notifications – September 2022
– Presentation Day + Awards Celebration – Fall 2022
The 2022 One Wish Grants application cycle is open. Please apply at https://choconewish.smapply.io/ The application deadline is April 1, 2022.
CHOC Foundation strives to grant all wishes and seeks to match projects with philanthropic support.
Contact Our One Wish Grants Team
For any further questions or inquiries, please reach out to the One Wish Grants Team.
