Financial Assistance

Website: https://www.achieva.info/family-trust/charitable-residual-account

Contact Information: 412-995-5000 ext. 493

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: Residents of PA with an intellectual, mental health and physical disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy and ALS

• Funding for: A wide range of items, including iPads, camp, home and vehicle modifications, recreational activities, and medical equipment

• Funding restrictions: No funding for home repairs. Applications are reviewed quarterly- January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

• Award limits: Up to $10,000

• Income limits: n/a

Website: http://act-today.org/act-today-grant-program.php

Contact Information: 1-877-922-8863 Info@act-today.org

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: For people of all ages with an autism diagnosis

• Funding for: ABA Therapy, Assistive Technology, Medical Testing & Treatments, Speech and Occupational Therapy, Safety Equipment, Summer and Social Programs, and Quality of Life Supports.

• Funding restrictions: transportation requests, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, personal needs such as rent and family vacations

• Award limits: Ranging from $100-$500

• Income limits: annual income below $100,000/yr

Website: https://www.act-today.org/apply-for-grant/

Contact Information: 805-506-5235 grants@act-today.org

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: For people of all ages with an autism diagnosis who have an immediate need (person’s safety is in jeopardy)

• Funding for: autism-related supports, treatments, and services

• Funding restrictions: travel, utilities, clothing, or utilities

• Award limits: $100-$500

• Income limits: annual income below $45,000

Website: https://blindcitizens.org/assistive-technology-fund/

Contact Information: (781) 961-1023 president@blindcitizens.org

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: United States residents who are legally blind

• Funding for: assistive technology that has a significant impact on improving employment, independence, and quality of life

• Funding restrictions: anything other than what’s listed above

• Award limits: $200-$6,000, covering 50% of the retail price

• Income limits: annual income below $50,000 and cash assets below $20,000

Website: https://www.aubreyrose.org/financial-assistance-for-families.html

Contact Information: 513-265-5801

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: children under 18 living with a life-threatening medical condition

• Funding for: unpaid medical bills not covered by insurance

• Funding restrictions: already-paid medical bills, food, clothing, laundry, mortgage, homeowner bills, and anything non-medical

• Award limits: n/a

• Income limits: n/a

Website: https://www.bloomingwithautism.org/apply-for-grant

Contact Information: 561-251-3964 bloomingwithautism@gmail.com

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: diagnosis of autism

• Funding for: ABA, Speech, OT, music, art, karate, tennis, gymnastics, auditory retraining, and therapy tools such as iPads, weighted blankets, assisted learning devices, adaptive bicycles and more

• Funding restrictions: n/a

• Award limits: $2,000

• Income limits: annual income below $60,000

Website: https://www.epdsc.net/our-programs/brian-j-wittig-enrichment-memorial-fund/

Contact Information: 610-402-0184 theepdsc@gmail.com

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: diagnosis of Down syndrome; families must be a current member of the Eastern PA Down Sydrome Center (EPDSC)

• Funding for: must benefit the person with Down syndrome and enhance their quality of life

• Funding restrictions: n/a

• Award limits: n/a

• Income limits: n/a

Website: https://www.brighterjourneys.net/grant-application

Contact Information: 570-814-6606 lisau@brighterjourneys.net

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: children with special needs/any disability

• Funding for: items not covered by insurance or beyond a family’s financial means

• Funding restrictions: items covered by insurance

• Award limits: n/a

• Income limits: n/a

Website: https://www.cernercharitablefoundation.org/request-funding

Contact Information: 816-201-1569 casegrants@cerner.com

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: children under 18 under the care of a pediatrician with a specific healthcare need (age 19-21 considered if they’re in a ‘child-like’ mental state)

• Funding for: medical-related treatments and procedures, medical equipment, lodging/gas/parking/transportation due to displacement, and vehicle modifications

• Funding restrictions: home modifications, experimental/controversial drugs or treatments, wheelchair-accessible vans, debt reduction, therapy dogs, and insurance copays/deductibles

• Award limits: between $450-$1,250 depending on income and type of request

• Income limits: annual income limit between $40,000-$100,000, depending on number of dependent children in the home

Website: http://www.differentneedzfoundation.org

Contact Information: 216-904-5151 info@differentneedzfoundation.org

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: people with a mental or physical impairment that started before age 10 and likely to continue indefinitely

• Funding for: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical equipment, wheelchairs and lifts, adaptive bicycles/strollers/car seats, specialized summer camps and other necessary items

• Funding restrictions: not currently listed on site

• Award limits: not currently listed on site

• Income limits: not currently listed on site

Website: http://eagf.org/

Contact Information: 734-542-0469

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: special needs children and their families

• Funding for: hearing aids, equipment, or other related assistance

• Funding restrictions: n/a

• Award limits: n/a

• Income limits: n/a

Website: https://fredsfootsteps.org/our-program/

Contact Information: 484-368-3602 info@fredsfootsteps.org

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: children under 18 who are seriously ill, disabled, or injured

• Funding for: parents’ lost wages due to caring for their child, home modifications, travel costs for medical trips, medical equipment, unpaid household bills, and emergency relief funds

• Funding restrictions: application must be completed by a social worker/medical worker

• Award limits: n/a; total annual giving for all recipients combined is $10,000/year

• Income limits: n/a

Website: https://givingangelsfoundation.org/apply-for-help/

Contact Information: 267-332-1320 grants@givingangelsfoundation.org

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: children under 21 with any type of physical disability

• Funding for: equipment, medical supplies, essential family bills, specialized camps, and therapeutic toys

• Funding restrictions: n/a, no requests accepted during July or August

• Award limits: $500

• Income limits: annual income below $50,000

Website: https://www.halo.org/request

Contact Information: info@halo.org

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: children diagnosed with a neurological impairment; autism is NOT a qualifying diagnosis

• Funding for: n/a, examples include- adaptive tricycles, enrichment programs, disability-related technology

• Funding restrictions: building maintenance, hospital equipment, or expenses covered by insurance

• Award limits: n/a

• Income limits: n/a

Website: https://dolanfund.org/

Contact Information: 215-643-0763 dgriffith@dolanfund.org

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and injuries; SCs/case workers/medical professionals/etc must make the referral by creating an account online

• Funding for: utility bills, mortgage, car payments, transportation costs, disability needs, medically-necessary items not covered by insurance, co-pays, child care, funeral expenses

• Funding restrictions: funds are paid directly to the vendor, creditor, or company, NOT directly to the family

• Award limits: n/a

• Income limits: n/a

Website: https://martylyonsfoundation.org/how-to-apply-for-a-wish

Contact Information: 631-543-9474 kdewitt@martylyonsfoundation.org

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: children age 3-17 diagnosed with a terminal illness or life-threatening disease

• Funding for: trips, cruises, events, etc

• Funding restrictions: trips outside the US, home construction, vehicles/ATVs, financial assistance, firearms, anything determined to be high-risk

• Award limits: n/a, average cost is $5,500

• Income limits: n/a

Website: https://mitzvahcircle.org

Contact Information: 215-828-6647 info@mitzvahcircle.org

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: people living in Montgomery County, Pottstown, or Phoenixville

• Funding for: *no funding* donates basic need items such as clothing, shoes, toiletries, school supplies, diapers, wipes, baby supplies, and feminine hygiene products

• Funding restrictions: no actual funding given; item donations only

• Award limits: n/a

• Income limits: n/a

Website: https://www.mygymfoundation.org/apply-for-a-gift/

Contact Information: 818-907-6966 info@mygymfoundation.org

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: children under 18 with physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities, chronic illness, or financial struggle

• Funding for: rehabilitative therapy, My Gym classes, assistive devices, medical equipment, and sensory items

• Funding restrictions: funds are paid directly to the vendor, creditor, or company, NOT directly to the family

• Award limits: $500

• Income limits: n/a

Website: http://sunshinefoundation.org

Contact Information: 215-396 4770 info@sunshinefoundation.org

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: children ages 3-18 who has a serious or chronic illness, physical disability, severe/profound developmental disability, or the victim of physical or sexual abuse and are US citizens

• Funding for: one-day excursion to Disney World or other Orlando theme park, trips, visits, game consoles, swimming pools, experiences, or other events/items

• Funding restrictions: medical bills and living expenses

• Award limits: $2,000 for items/events/gifts or $1,000 for a shopping spree experience

• Income limits: annual family income below $75,000

Website: https://www.tpahq.org/tpa-hearing-trust/apply/

Contact Information: 717-821-5849 tpapadiv@gmail.com [PA chapter]

Additional Details/Requirements:

• Demographics: people who experience deafness or a hearing deficiency

• Funding for: scholarships and medical, mechanical, specialized treatment or specialized education and who are unable to provide the funds therefore themselves

• Funding restrictions: anything other than what’s listed above

• Award limits: $100-$1,000

• Income limits: n/a

Website: https://www.lasagnalove.org/

Overview: Request a lasagna or main dish made and delivered by local community members.

Website: http://www.therachelway.org/

Overview: For people with a diagnosis of celiac disease or other food allergy/intolerance. Medical documentation required upon applying.

Website: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/about/Ending-Hunger/Pages/Food-Pantries.aspx

Overview: Find a food pantry near you by searching the map.
*Also, visit the County-Specific Resource Page for additional food pantries & other food programs.

Website: https://www.inglis.org/programs-and-services/inglis-community-services/self-determination-housing-of-pennsylvania-sdhp/home-modification-program

Overview: Designed to help homeowners and renters remain independent in their homes through free home modifications rather than losing independence and needing to relocate in order to have their accessibility needs met