How much funding does Access for All Abilities Mini Grants provide?

Access for All Abilities Mini Grants provides Up to US $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Access for All Abilities Mini Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Access for All Abilities Mini Grants

Q: Who is eligible for Access for All Abilities Mini Grants?

Geography: Located in Rhode Island or primarily serve Rhode Island communities.

Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities

Foundation Grants for Disabled Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Applicants must be one of the following: For-profit business For-profit or nonprofit organization Rhode Island school or school organization Rhode Island city and town government agency

Geography

Located in Rhode Island or primarily serve Rhode Island communities

Other requirements

Applicants must provide social, leisure, recreational or cultural activities to the public.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Organizations whose primary mission or client/customer base is disability focused are not eligible for a grant.
Not eligible: Some ideas that would NOT receive funding are: A fitness studio plans to offer Zumba classes only for people with disabilities.
Not eligible: A town plans to start a sports team for youth with autism.
Not eligible: An organization plans to offer education, employment or skills training programs.

Overview

The Access for All Abilities Mini Grants program, funded by the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, supports local businesses and organizations in Rhode Island that enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Grants are available for projects that promote social, recreational, and cultural engagement, such as installing accessible facilities or providing adaptive materials. Since 2009, over $180,000 has been awarded, fostering inclusive community participation and empowering diverse abilities.

The Access for All Abilities Mini Grant program supports businesses, nonprofits, schools and city/town agencies that want to improve accessibility so people with disabilities can participate in social, leisure, recreational and cultural activities alongside other community members.
The Sherlock Center has awarded more than $180,000 in grants since 2009. This funding comes from the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Some ideas that might receive funding are:
An art studio plans to purchase wheelchair accessible tables and easels. An organization plans to provide weekly activity schedule and materials in accessible formats (e.g., large print, braille, plain language). A neighborhood gym plans to install a specialized piece of equipment that will be used next to other members. A summer camp plans to provide staff and counselors with disability awareness training. A theater plans to install an automatic door at its entrance.

Eligibility

Applicants must provide social, leisure, recreational or cultural activities to the public. Applicants must be located in Rhode Island or primarily serve Rhode Island communities. Applicants must be one of the following: For-profit business For-profit or nonprofit organization Rhode Island school or school organization Rhode Island city and town government agency

Ineligibility

Organizations whose primary mission or client/customer base is disability focused are not eligible for a grant.Some ideas that would NOT receive funding are: A fitness studio plans to offer Zumba classes only for people with disabilities. A town plans to start a sports team for youth with autism. An organization plans to offer education, employment or skills training programs.