List of Grant Resources
As parents of a special needs adult child, we are dedicated to providing you with the resources to obtain adaptive equipment you desperately need. Below is an ever-growing list of grants that provide families with special needs children funding when all other avenues (insurance/Medicaid) are exhausted or not billable.
*Safe Place Bedding cannot file to grant programs on your behalf; however, we can supply you with the documents we have received from your doctor as needed. Once you are approved for a grant, we will need the Approval Letter and the Contact Information for billing the grant for the bed. Thanks!
To be eligible for funding:
- Applicant must be a caregiver (legal guardian, primary caregiver, etc.) for an individual diagnosed with Angelman syndrome.
- Request must impact an individual with Angelman syndrome.
- Request cannot be for rent, utilities or moving expenses.
- Applicant cannot have received a grant in the last 5 years. Example, if you are awarded during the October 2019 grant cycle, you would not be eligible to apply again until the April 2025 grant cycle.
NOTE: The total requested amount for funding may not be met. There is a funding limit of up to $5,000 per grant award.
Autism Speaks- *NATIONWIDE. Autism Speaks has several linked on their website if you search grants in the search bar.
Autism Care Today- This will grant up to $5K and does cover medical safety equipment; this one focuses on safety of the autistic child. Limited window of September-October and grant is awarded after that window is closed and the award is UP TO $5K, but paid directly to the vendor.
Hannah and Friends- IN, NY, RI, FL ONLY. Call 574-993-4252 for more information.
June Brandy Foundation : This link has several grants available for equipment treatment and even specialized diagnosis. Visit the site to see which grant is your best option.
Making Miracles Happen Foundation- Takes 1 case per month. Offers financial aid to those in need, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to access support when facing difficulties.
MyGOAL Autism Grant Program- Open Jan-July. This grant awards $1,000 once a year in mid-July. Families could qualify for this to get $1,000 to help towards their portion of the self-pay pricing. *Income based and have to give last year's tax returns with application.
OperationSearchandHelp.org- *REGION SPECIFIC. This is for Mahoning & Trumbull counties in OHIO.
Pediatric Medical Grants | Oracle Health Foundation : Must be 18 or under, no existing insurance coverage for the item needed, and must meet income specifications to qualify. Up to $40,000 for item. Funds are available all year and are good for 1 year from date granted. Therefore, a family could potentially receive more funds and buy other items that would be within the qualifications.
Special Angels Foundation : Special Angels Foundation provides support in obtaining therapies, equipment and resources to families raising children with special needs. Grants for resources are based on the following criteria: letter of medical necessity from primary pediatric specialist, pediatrician, therapist, social worker or IEP; Child must be under age 18 and be a US citizen residing within the United States; Quality of Life must be qualified by their Medical Advisory Board or your licensed physician. An IEP may be considered; Denial of assistance from other medical resources must be verified by a denial letter. This grant is all year as well and will be reviewed within 3 months of application (most of the time sooner) and has to be approved at a board meeting.
UHCCF- The United Healthcare Children's Foundation Medical grant. This grant has specifics to qualify: 1. you must have a primary insurance with a commercial plan. *DOES NOT have to be with United Healthcare. You can have secondary Medicaid and still qualify. 2. Must be 16 or under and meet an income specification to qualify.