Deadline: 31-Jan-24
The Parkinson’s Foundation has launched the community grants that further the health, wellness and education of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) across the U.S.
The Foundation recognizes the unprecedented need for community-related programs and events. In the last three years the Foundation has awarded over $5 million in community grants to support programs providing services for people living with and affected by Parkinson’s disease. These programs benefit communities in 34 states across the country.
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 2024 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
Ineligible
- 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 Parkinson’s Foundation.