Deadline: 31-Jan-2025
The Parkinson’s Foundation is pleased to announce the Community Grants Program to support local, life-changing Parkinson’s programs across the U.S.
The Parkinson’s Foundation funds community grants that further the health, wellness and education of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
The Foundation funds programs that are impactful, sustainable, scalable and measurable. Programs may be new and existing grant-supported areas and/or pilot programs. All funded organizations and institutions must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Focus Areas
- Programs for the 2025 grant cycle should be geared towards expanding or creating access for populations of focus and must incorporate at least one of the following focus areas:
- Address the intersection of mental health and PD
- Reach and support care partners of individuals with PD
- Educate and deliver exercise programs specifically designed for people with PD
Duration
- Grant Period: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- The community grants program is open to communities nationwide. Eligible organizations must operate on the local level (or be an affiliate/chapter of a larger organization that operates locally).
- Applications will be limited to the following categories of applicants:
- Non-profit and other tax-exempt organizations
- For-profit organizations (may be eligible if the program is offered at no cost)
- Healthcare facilities
Ineligibility Criteria
- Parkinson’s Foundation community grants do not support:
- Salary cost for individuals employed by their organization (FTE’s)
- Capital expenses (i.e., computers, furniture, building fixtures)
- Exercise equipment (i.e., bikes, treadmills, weights, boxing equipment, etc.)
- Indirect costs (i.e., administrative, facility fees, facility rent, utilities, insurance, and/or general office expenses)
- Travel for staff/facilitators
- Individual/staff memberships, accreditations, instructor training programs and/or licensing
- Endowments
For more information, visit Parkinson’s Foundation.