Craig H. Neilsen Foundation: Community Support Grants

The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation offers Community Support Grants aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with spinal cord injuries (SCI). With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, these grants support community-driven programs that promote independence and participation. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $200,000 annually for up to two years, addressing regional needs and removing barriers to access. This initiative reflects the Foundation's commitment to empowering all individuals affected by SCI.

About the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
Founded by Craig H. Neilsen, the Foundation is the largest private funder of spinal cord injury research, rehabilitation, clinical training, and programmatic support in the U.S. and Canada. Working with our grantees to make the world a better place for those affected by SCI.
Harnessing the power of collaboration to increase independence for all individuals living with SCI, the Creating Opportunity & Independence (CO&I) portfolio supports non-profit organizations providing programs and services that are community-driven, empowering, and inclusive of all ages and backgrounds to enhance the quality of life.
This funding underwrites specific projects, ongoing programs, and/or capacity building with a specific focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organization and in the communities they serve. Community Support Grants are for one or two years.
Portfolio Objectives
Support community integration, participation and independence for individuals living with SCI
Remove barriers and promote access
Increase health and wellness in rehabilitation, through transitional stages, and in the community
Funding
Funding is annual for up to two years; requested budgets must be from $25,000–$200,000. The budget for any year cannot exceed $125,000. Requests outside of this range will not be considered.