Devices & Technology Grant

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

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