Deadline: 15-Aug-2025
The WITH Foundation is inviting proposals for one-year projects aimed at defending, strengthening, and expanding Medicaid and Medicare supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). These programs are critical lifelines, and the foundation seeks to ensure they remain strong, accessible, and focused on the dignity and healthcare needs of the I/DD community.
The grants will support initiatives over a 12-month period, beginning between February 1, 2026, and March 1, 2026. Projects should promote new partnerships or significantly enhance existing collaborations between disability organizations, self-advocates, healthcare providers, and community groups. Projects involving BIPOC-led organizations are especially encouraged. Existing partnerships must demonstrate clear expansion or the addition of new partners.
Programs must address at least one of the following focus areas: policy advocacy to protect or expand Medicaid and Medicare access; development of tools and educational resources for advocates and medical professionals; community organizing that uplifts the voices of adults with I/DD—especially in rural areas; or applied research that identifies service gaps, measures outcomes, or supports system improvements.
Each funded project must have a total budget of $100,000 and must be completed within the 12-month timeframe.
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based public charities with 501(c)(3) status, such as healthcare, community, or disability-focused organizations. Collaborative proposals involving multiple partners are welcome, but the lead organization must clearly define each partner’s role and submit Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the application.
For more information, visit WITH Foundation.
