Deadline: 6 November 2017
People With Disabilities Foundation (PWDF), an IRS § 501(c)(3) public, nonprofit agency that serves people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities, has announced Phase 2 of its Pilot Grant Program.
PWDF’s mission is to provide education and advocacy for people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities, so that they can achieve equal opportunities in all aspects of life. PWDF currently accomplishes its mission through two programs: Advocacy and Public Awareness and Education.
PWDF is continuing the development of its pilot grant program to help other agencies in their work to integrate people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities into the whole of society.
Funding Information
It is anticipated that this pilot program will award smaller grants in the range of $5,000 to $12,500, with a goal of future program expansion that will make larger awards.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a grant from PWDF, prospective grantees must meet the following requirements:
- Applicant organization must be an IRS approved § 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or must provide a very clear statement of service, impact and need for the grant;
- The organization must have been in operations a minimum of 3 years and provide documentation of same in the grant process.
- Mission and program must be to benefit people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities;
- Organization’s program currently must have direct contact with this population, either through advocacy, education, which may include destigmatization programs, or other relevant services;
- A maximum of 25% of the organization’s expenses may be attributed to administrative expenses as documented on most recent IRS Form 990;
- For the pilot program, organization must be based in the United States.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit completed Letter of Interests (LOIs) Form via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Pilot Grant Program.