By Tammy's Treasures | June 12, 2012 at 09:08 PM EDT |
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Since 2001, The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project has provided support and services to parents with physically disabled children all across the nation, regardless of their underlying disease or disorder. "It has been our goal to provide parents of children with special health care needs with the 'tools' they need to easily and safely care for their child in the family home", said Kristen Malfara, Founder and Executive Director of The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project. "Tools that are not considered medically necessary by insurance but that make their job as caregiver easier, thereby enhancing the quality of life for their child and their entire family." In addition to providing gently used pediatric disability equipment, new specialized bath chairs and assisting parents in attending medical support group conferences, in early 2012 they opened the doors to Morgan's Place - located at 411 Ocean Avenue in Melbourne Beach, Florida!!!
With all the many support group/educational conferences going on this particular grant caught my eye. The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project's 2012 Small Grant Application Period is open from May 20, 2012 to June 30, 2012. There are two grants open currently: Personal Care for adaptive bath/shower chairs and Support Group Travel. This category will include up to $500 to off-set the travel expenses of a first-time attendance at a disease-specific family support group/medical conference that includes the entire family. Eligible expenses include airfare, hotel, gas, conference fees, etc.
Somethings to keep in mind.....
1. If your child has a diagnosis that qualifies him/her for funding assistance from another organization, you MUST provide proof that you have applied to them and been denied before you will be considered for funding through their programs.
2.The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project, Inc is a non-profit organization providing small grants to the parents of chronically-ill children with life-long physical disabilities.
3.There is a maximum of $500 in services per recipient.
Grant guidelines at http://www.themorganproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2012-Small-Grants-Application-Package1.pdf
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