Deadline: 31-Jan-23
The Parkinson’s Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Grants that further the health, wellness and education of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) across the U.S.
Funding Information
- For FY2023, the Foundation has budgeted $1 million to the Community Grants program.
- The Foundation will fund initiatives that range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $25,000 for one year; grant requests under $10,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Detailed budget justifications must be included with the application.
What types of programs do they fund?
- 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.
- The 2022 community grant cycle focuses on programs that:
- Educate and deliver exercise programs specifically designed for people with PD
- Address the intersection of mental health and PD
- Reach and support care partners of individuals with PD
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
- Parkinson’s Foundation community grants do not support:
- Salary cost for individuals employed by their organization
- 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
- Individual support
For more information, visit https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/community-grants
