Grief Reach Grant 2027: New York Life Foundation and NACG Funding for U.S. Nonprofits Expanding School-Based Bereavement Support

Overview

The Grief Reach Grant 2027 is a funding opportunity offered by the New York Life Foundation and the National Alliance for Children’s Grief. Its purpose is to help eligible organizations expand school-based bereavement programmes and improve access to grief support for children and young people. Under Grief Reach Cycle 1 – 2027, funding is available through two opportunities known as Changemaker-Supported Community Expansion and Community Expansion.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are U.S. nonprofit organizations that already provide childhood bereavement services. Organizations must complete a preliminary eligibility form to determine which of the two grant opportunities they are qualified to apply for.

What you get

Selected organizations receive funding to support projects that respond to the needs of grieving children within school communities. This includes establishing school-based programmes, strengthening existing school partnerships, creating grief support groups, developing resources for school staff, and building partnerships to make bereavement services more accessible to students and their families.

How to apply

Organizations must first complete a preliminary eligibility form to be considered for the grant and to receive access to the full application.

Key dates

Applications for the current funding cycle opened on October 19, 2026. The preliminary eligibility form must be completed by November 20, 2026. The deadline to submit the full application is November 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.