AAPD Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Award
Funding Amount
$10,000 ($2,500 recognition + $7,500 initiative)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Annual AAPD award recognizing emerging leaders with disabilities (individuals or teams) who exemplify leadership and advocacy for the cross-disability community. Two awards; each recipient receives $2,500 in recognition plus $7,500 to further a new or existing initiative that increases the political and economic power of people with disabilities.
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How to Apply
Recipients selected annually and honored at the AAPD Leadership Awards Gala. (FIA: current-cycle application deadline not on captured page.)
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