Grants for the Mentally Disabled
Grants are money that do not have to be paid back. Some are available through the government and others through private organizations. There are many grants available for the mentally disabled. Some have specific guidelines as to what they can be used for such as therapies, special services, continuing education, etc. Some grants are only offered to 501(c) nonprofit organizations that offer services for mentally disabled individuals. Here is a sample of some grants that are offered for individuals with a mental disability or organizations that support them.
CVS/Pharmacy Community Development Grants
CVS/pharmacy offers various Grants to nonprofit organizations for programs targeting children under the age of 18 with disabilities. CVS/pharmacy is looking to help fund projects related to the mentally disabled that target health and rehabilitation services, public schools and helping to create a higher amount of student and extracurricular activities, creating opportunities or facilities that help give better access for physical movement or play, or healthcare services for uninsured people. CVS/pharmacy Community Grants applications are accepted between January and October.
Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation
Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation (ELA) offers grants and scholarships for organizations that work with people with disabilities by helping further goals of education, leadership development, advocacy, mentorship and the arts. The Foundation especially seeks to help organizations that are led by or support women and girls with disabilities. The grants range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Contact Ms. Deborah Lewis for additional grant information. 626-398-8840, email: executive director@ela.org.
RSA Grant Progrmas
The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) through the Department of Education has several grant programs for individuals with physical or mental disabilities to help gain employment and live more independently through supports as job training, counseling, medical and psychological services, and other individualized services.
RSA's major Title I grant program is designed to provide funds to state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies to help with employment-related services for individuals with disabilities, with priority given to individuals who are significantly disabled.
Lucent Pioneer Organization Scholarship
Lucent Pioneer Organization Scholarship provides scholarships to help with tuition for physically and mentally handicapped individuals. Students can apply each January. Applications need to be mailed to the nearest Lucent Technologies Pioneer office.
For more information call 1-888-999-5877
Kesler Foundation Signature Employment Grants
The Kessler Foundation Signature Employment Grant program seeks to find ways to increase education, training, and employment opportunities that help individuals with disabilities lead independent lives.
The grant program supports large initiatives that serve residents of New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania that are dealing with mobility and/or cognitive impairments, primarily from neurological disorders.
Grants are for $100,000 to $250,000 for each year, for a maximum project funding of $500,000. Applicants can seek funding for up to two years.
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