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Grant to a USA public or private institution of higher education to provide research training to eligible individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several days to complete. Funding is intended for programs related to disability and...
Grant to a USA institution of higher education for research training programs in eligible disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several days to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that offer PhDs and other qualifie...
Grant to a USA private or public institution of higher education to provide research experience and training to eligible individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several days to complete. Funding is intended for programs for rehabi...
Fellowships to USA individuals for research to improve outcomes for people with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Both early-career and experienced researchers are eligible to apply. Funding is intended ...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs to develop technology and procedures that help promote self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities. Special emphasis is placed on individuals with severe disabilities. F...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for research projects on the integration and inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended for research activities that address issues such as family support,...
Fellowships of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to conduct original humanities research in New York City. This program is open to individuals working in a broad range of social science and humanities fields. Eligible applicants are scholars who have c...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA librarians and para-professionals to attend a professional conference. Funding is intended to support individuals from underrepresented populations. Funding may be used to cover registration fees, travel expenses, and accommodations. Atten...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, institutions, and associations for projects to benefit and serve individuals affected by spinal cord diseases and injuries, including veterans. Funding is intended for projects that have the potential t...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance healthcare for individuals with developmental disabilities. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to submitting a full proposal. Collaborative programs and partnerships are encouraged...
Grants to USA nonprofit agencies, IHEs, faith-based and community-based organizations, and tribal entities to improve outcomes for individuals with or at risk of specific disorders and disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofits for activities that perpetuate the art of poetry in American culture and expand awareness of the positive effects of poetry on society. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funds may be requested for po...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes for arts activities and events. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects at any stage of production. Applicants mu...
Scholarships of $500 to USA students who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for financial assistance to attend college. Applications are invited from recent high school graduates, current undergraduate students, and students enrolled at an Autism School....
Grants to USA and territories cooperative extensions at qualifying colleges and universities for programs to improve agricultural production by farmworkers, farmers, and farm family members with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be c...
Fellowships to USA postdoctoral researchers for projects related to epilepsy. In addition to benefits and stipends, funding is intended to cover costs related to attending the funding source's meeting. The purpose of funding is to support researchers who are conducting...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Particular interest is given to programs serving disenfranchised groups, in...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International predoctoral students for research related to autism. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submission of a full application. Funding is intended to support scientists in the early stages of their career who are i...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral researchers for training and research related to autism. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submission of a full application. Funding is intended to support highly qualified postdoctoral researche...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and educa...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit animals and their caregivers. Applicants must submit a letter of introduction prior to applying. Funding is intended to support senior animals, pet food pantries, veterinary costs, adoption...
Grants of $45,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-tenured and junior scholars for innovative research on policies related to retirement and disability. Funding is intended to promote the work of scholars from all academic fields who are employed at an institution...
Fellowships to USA doctoral candidates for research on disability or retirement. Proposals are encouraged from applicants in all academic disciplines. The purpose of the program is to improve the quality of scholarship in this field of studies and to promote the next g...
Cooperative agreement to a USA public or private entity, such as a research center or network, faith-based or community-based organization, or tribe to establish and maintain a countrywide, multi-site, collaborative research network for infrastructure building and scie...
Award of $1,000 to a USA library organization in recognition of services to people with disabilities. The award is intended to honor a library for efforts to expand existing or create new services. Projects should demonstrate innovation and organization. The award can ...
Award to a USA, Canada, or international individual or institution in recognition of contributions to library-related activities or services that benefit people with physical disabilities. The award can honor a specific library program, general activities for the blind...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA individual investigators affiliated with research institutions for research on hearing and balance disorders. Applicants must confirm their eligibility and receive required approvals prior to submitting an application. Priority is given t...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in states east of the Mississippi River for social change initiatives. Funding is intended to promote community involvement in civil and human rights issues. Program goals should be to affect local, state, regional, or national lev...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and international graduate students and early-career researchers affiliated with qualifying nonprofits, government agencies, or institutions for innovative projects in psychology. Funding is intended to support education, interve...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; hospitals; skills training; educational programs; programming for youth, seniors, and people who are handicapped; environmental and wildlife prote...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address the welfare of service animals for individuals with disabilities and to promote environmental and wildlife preservation. An initial inquiry must be submitted before applying. The Foundation prefers to fund projects that ...
Grants of up to $300 to USA families of active overseas military personnel and severely injured service members or veterans to support their children's participation in recreational programs and camps. Funding is intended for a range of activities such as sports, fine ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals with autism and their families for urgent treatment needs. The program is intended to meet the treatment and support needs of those impacted with autism and their families. The funding source recognizes that some individuals di...
Grants to USA children under age 21 living with mobility challenges for equipment that will help them live life to the fullest. Funding is intended for home and vehicle modifications, wheelchairs, and other assistive and therapeutic devices for children and youth that ...
Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental health. The funding source supports programs that provide opportunities for community re-integration for personnel ...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children across the United States and throughout the developing world. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that address the needs of vulnerable children, ensuring their sa...
Grants starting at $250 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for programs and projects that focus on disaster relief, basic needs, disabilities, education, health and wellness, and cross-cultural enrichment with the Japanes...
Grants of up to $1,500 to USA families of eligible military veterans who are experiencing extreme financial hardship. This fund is intended to assist families of military personnel who were seriously injured or killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The purpose of this...
In-kind grants of specially adapted custom housing to USA veterans that accommodates the severe injuries they received while in service to the country. The opportunity provides adapted custom homes to injured veterans so they may live in a safe and barrier-free environ...
Grants to USA child healthcare providers to meet specific medical and healthcare needs of children, ages eighteen years old or younger, from low-income families. Some international providers may be eligible. Funding is intended to support equipment, treatment, lodging...
Grants to USA military service members and veterans with disabilities who require special housing adaptations. Individuals may be entitled to a grant for the construction or purchase of an adapted home. Funding is also available for the modification of an existing home...
Reimbursement grants of up to $1,000 to USA individuals, organizations, churches, nursing homes, and municipalities for installation of equipment that will help people with disabilities. Funding is intended for equipment that is clearly related to a specific medical ne...
Grants of up to $10,000 to West Virginia nonprofit arts organizations, agencies, and school boards for accessibility improvements and emergency repairs of arts and history venues. Funding is intended to support ADA compliant renovations, installation of ramps and audio...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states that are working to improve the lives of blind and visually-impaired individuals. Eligible states include Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Yor...
In-kind grants of donated goods and services to USA organizations for distribution programs to support homeless, low-income, and disabled veterans. The types of donated goods vary but will include vital necessities like water, health and hygiene, and clothing items for...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit educational institutions for clinical research related to individuals with Fragile X syndrome. Priority will be placed on studies of potentially disease-altering drugs that have already been validated in animal models....
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals and families for urgent financial needs. Funding is intended to provide assistance to dentists and their families. Eligible applicants are individuals and families that suddenly cannot meet expenses due to an injury, disability...
Grants of up to $1000 to USA individuals to mitigate losses due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to support illustrators, authors, and other publishing professionals. Eligible applicants have been impacted financially by the crisis due to inc...
Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support volunteer activities in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Funding is intended to provide resources to volunteering organizations that focus on youth, older adults, pe...
Grants to USA and Turkey nonprofit organizations to respond to urgent community needs due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Focus areas include vulnerable populations, quarantined individuals, and healthcare workers. Funding is intended to support efforts to cont...