Deadline: 15-Sep-25
The Learning Disabilities Foundation of America is seeking grant applications to respond to an unmet need in the field of learning disabilities.
Funds are granted for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes or for the identification, ongoing evaluation, education of and services for children and adults with learning disabilities. Examples of project areas that fall within this philosophy:
- Innovative research into the causes, the prevention and/or the alleviation of learning disabilities
- Distinctive public awareness programs to advance public understanding of the needs of persons with learning disabilities
- Innovative programs to advance the achievement of persons with learning disabilities, increase the support skills of their families, support academic and professional advisors, and enhance the understanding of learning disabilities by their colleagues and employer
Eligibility Criteria
- Projects of national impact and projects that may be replicated are given preference.
- Grants can only be made to an organization within the United States or any of its possessions exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code and contributions to which are tax deductible.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Grants will not be made for routine organizational expenses (ex. Salaries, Overhead), capital campaigns, endowment funds.
- Grants will not be made to individuals or for individual scholarships.
Application Requirements
- Applications for grants to the Learning Disabilities Foundation of America must contain the following documentation in order listed:
- Cover Letter.
- Grant Proposal: No more than 5 pages in length.
- Grant Budget Justification: Include specific details of the amount of funds requested and how these funds will be spent.
- Primary Facilitator: Qualifications of the proposed project and institution, agency, or organization to undertake and complete the proposed project.
- Copy of 990 Public Inspection
- All grant applications that are from The Learning Disabilities Association (national/committees or state affiliates of LDA) must include a letter of approval from the Learning Disabilities Association of American Executive Committee.
For more information, visit Learning Disabilities Foundation of America.