How much funding does Devices & Technology Grant provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Devices & Technology Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Devices & Technology Grant

DANNY DID FOUNDATION

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Devices & Technology Grant

Funder: Danny Did Foundation (Illinois, US)

Mission: The Danny Did Foundation strives to assist individuals and families living with seizures by providing monetary funding to gain access to seizure detection devices and technology.

Focus Areas

Seizure detection devices and apps
Epilepsy-related technology and resources
Devices may include: Sami Monitor, EpiMonitor, EpiWatch App, Inspyer App, Emfit Movement Monitor, and other seizure detection technologies

Eligibility

Applicants: Adults living with epilepsy seeking assistance, OR parent/legal guardian or primary caregiver for a person with epilepsy
Geographic scope: All 50 states and 14 countries (foundation has provided support globally)
Financial need: Foundation prioritizes those with demonstrated financial challenges
Device user's neurologist required: Applicant must provide neurologist's name, hospital, and address

Funding Types

Two grant options available: 1. Hardship Grant: For those unable to make a purchase; applicant receives check and purchases device 2. Reimbursement Grant: For devices purchased within last 30 days; partial reimbursement considered upon receipt submission

Important Disclaimers

No device has been proven to prevent epilepsy-related mortality (including SUDEP)
Foundation does not direct, limit, participate in, or manage the purchase decision
Many device resources are consumer products, not medical devices
Foundation strongly recommends consultation with medical professionals and device manufacturers
Foundation does not warrant any device, manufacturer, product, or treatment
Foundation is not responsible for results and consequences of device use

Requirements

Photo of person who will use device required before grant issued
Receipt or proof of purchase required within 14 days of receiving grant check, or funds must be returned
For EpiWatch App and EpiMonitor: prescription from doctor required
For EpiWatch App and EpiMonitor: device user cannot share phone; parent/caregiver needs own smartphone to receive alerts
Receipts sent to: [email protected]

Support Prioritization

Priority given to those who have not received prior funding from Danny Did Foundation
Foundation aims to help those most in need

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Review Application Materials
- Review the Waiver and Release document before beginning
- Confirm eligibility requirements

2. Complete Online Application Form
- Submit via online form on foundation website
- Confirmation screen appears after successful submission
- Note: No immediate automated confirmation email is sent

3. Required Information
- Full name and contact information (email, phone, mailing address)
- Annual household income and number of family members in home
- Demographic information (optional: ethnicity, preferred language for interview)

4. Referral and Discovery
- How you heard about Danny Did Foundation (include referral name if applicable)
- How you learned about seizure detection devices

5. Device User Information
- Name of person who will use device/resource
- Relationship to applicant
- Date of birth
- Name of device/product seeking funding

6. Narrative Questions (minimum 100 words each)
- How would the device features meet the user's needs?
- Describe your financial challenges
- How would your family be impacted by receiving this grant? (be as specific as possible)

7. Medical Provider Information
- Device user's neurologist name and hospital
- Neurologist's complete address

8. Prior Assistance
- Have you previously received financial assistance from Danny Did or another organization for a device?
- If yes, describe the assistance and device name
- Are you currently seeking funding from other organizations?

9. Grant Type Selection
- Select HARDSHIP GRANT or REIMBURSEMENT GRANT
- Place initials to confirm understanding of selected grant type

10. Required Uploads and Agreements
- Upload photo of person who will use device (required before grant issued)
- Place initials confirming you understand EpiWatch/EpiMonitor phone requirements
- Place initials confirming understanding of prescription requirement for EpiWatch/EpiMonitor
- If seeking reimbursement: upload receipt(s) of device purchase (max 50 MB file size)
- If seeking hardship grant: submit receipt within 14 days of receiving check
- Upload prescription for EpiWatch App or EpiMonitor (max 50 MB file size)

11. Insurance and Demographic Questions
- Type of health care insurance plan (optional)
- Additional demographic questions (optional)

12. Agreement and Initials
- Place initials confirming all statements and requirements
- Agreement to return funds if unable to proceed with purchase (hardship grants)
- Agreement to provide receipts within 14 days (hardship grants)

13. Interview (if selected)
- Selected applicants will be contacted by email
- Spanish-speaking translator available if needed
- Phone/Zoom interview conducted

Apply with Grantable Learn more