Learning Disabilities Foundation of America: Call for Grant Applications, Deadline: 15 September 2016

Learning Disabilities Foundation of America is seeking applications for its Grant program with an aim to respond to the unmet needs in the field of learning disabilities. Funds are granted for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes or for the identification, ongoing evaluation, education of and services for children and adults with learning disabilities.

Project Areas

• Innovative research into the causes, the prevention and/or the alleviation of learning disabilities
• Distinctive public awareness programs to advance public understanding of the needs of persons with learning disabilities
• Innovative programs to advance the achievement of persons with learning disabilities, increase the support skills of their families, support academic and professional advisors, and enhance the understanding of learning disabilities by their colleagues and employers

Eligibility Criteria

• Grants may be made to the Learning Disabilities Association of America or to any other organizationwithin the United States or any of its possessions exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code and contributions to which are tax deductible.
• With the exception of certain funds restricted for the Learning Disabilities Association of America, grants will not be made for capital campaigns, routine organizational operations (e.g. newsletters, utilities, salaries, equipment considered normal for organizational operations), or for endowment funds.
• Grants will not be made to individuals or for individual scholarships.
• Projects of national impact and projects that may be replicated are given preference.
• All grants in which the conditions have not been met by the end of the Grant period shall expire as of that date unless otherwise granted an extension.

How to Apply

Applications must be sent by electronic mail at the address given on the website.

Eligible Country: United States

For more information, please visit Learning Disabilities Foundation of America.