The Caplan Foundation supports programs that research best child rearing practices and identify models that can provide creative, caring environments to ensure all children thrive. The Foundation provides funding in the following areas: Early Childhood Welfare, Early Childhood Education and Play, Parenting Education. The Foundation employs a two-step grant application process that includes the submission of both a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) and a Full Proposal..The next deadline for submitting a LOI is January 31, 2018.