Life+500+Grant

Through the Quality of Life Grant program, families that care for children and adults with autism and other special needs may receive funding to offset their enormous financial burdens. These grants provide families with stipends that may be used for a wide variety of supports related to their family member.

To apply for funds [|http://www.neighborheart.org/ grants.asp]

In order for an application to be considered for a Quality of Life Grant, an applicant must: - Have an individual with a diagnosed developmental disorder or disability living at home. - Live in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States (i.e., Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York only). - **Submit a legible and complete application via the NeighborHeart website or via the United States Postal Service postmarked by November 1**.

Grant Amounts

Quality of Life Grants will be for $500 per approved individual. Due to the overwhelming need, we will not accept requests of over $500.

Grant Requests

You may apply to use the money for anything that improves your family's quality of life. This may include (but is not limited to) the following uses: Remediation, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Equine Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Security Improvements, Medical Travel, Respite Care, Membership Fees, Registration Fees, Educational Training and Seminars Educational Advocacy, Vision Services, Other Medical Services, Anything else to improve quality of life...

Michelle M. Heyward, M.Ed. Cross Systems Projects Manager Enhanced Services for Children/Aftercare Coordination Behavioral Health Special Initiative 801 Market Street, 7th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Tele: 215-546-1200 ext. 4629 Fax: 215-320-1230