45th week of 2014---Vermont Funding Sources
Assistive Technology Exchange in New England and New York
The goal of getATstuff is to help get Assistive Technology devices that are no longer being used into the hands of people who need and can benefit from them. Items are for sale or free.
The Autism Puzzle Foundation
Offer grants of up to $350 to help meet the needs of Vermonters with autism who are under 18.
Autism Support Daily
Grants for Families provide financial assistance, support, guidance, recreational activities and educational trainings to families and friends of children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
C.I.D.E.R.
C.I.D.E.R., Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, human service organization. C.I.D.E.R.’s mission is to develop and foster resources that enable the people of Grand Isle County (Vermont) to live in their community with dignity.
Flexible Family Funding
Funding is provided to eligible families of individuals with developmental disabilities to enhance their ability to live together. These income-based funds, determined by a sliding scale, are used at the discretion of the family.
Grafton Cares
Several Good Neighbor Programs provide help and support to people of all ages in Grafton and Athens, Vermont.
Joey's Fund Family Grant Program
Joey's Fund Family Grant Program accepts grant applications from families in New England (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine) that are in need of financial assistance for their family member(s) with autism. Families can apply for up to $3,000 through the program. Each year the Joey's Fund application is available on their website in early February and is due by early March. Grant recipients will be notified in early to mid-April.
Sue Williams Freedom Fund
Provides funding for services and equipment to help people with disabilities achieve or maintain independence in their own homes.
Vermont Assistive Technology Program
A new site that will help Vermonters locate and request loans of assistive technology equipment.
Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Each year VTDDC awards Small Grants, through the Executive Committee Fund, from $500 to $1000 to individuals, family members, and organizations. These Small Grants are available year-round to help people with developmental disabilties and family members attend trainings, conferences and other disability related events and to award small grants to individuals and organizations for events and innovative projects.
Vermont Family Network
Support Group Fund-This fund is designed to assist parents with the start-up costs of launching a support group in a specific geographic area or by diagnosis. Funding is available for advertising, speakers, refreshments, space rental, etc. The Support Group Fund is made possible by a grant from the Vermont Department of Health/Children with Special Health Needs (CSHN).For an application packet, contact Betty Morse at 800-800-4005, ext. 201.
Respite Grant- A limited number of grants are available to caregivers who are raising children with special needs. The grants are not intended for therapies, car repairs, heating bills, etc. Rather, the funding is specifically for the caregiver, who may be experiencing stress, to take a break, to renew and refresh, and to take care of themselves and their family.
