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Deadline

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

DON Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Residents of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, Mercer, or Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Focus Areas: Disability-related education and support for individuals with disabilities

    Eligibility Requirements

  • Residency: Must be a resident of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, Mercer, or Westmoreland County
  • Disability Status: Applicants must have a disability OR be studying a disability-related curriculum
  • Disability Definition: Determined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

    Application Requirements

  • Complete a presentation at a Board of Directors Meeting
  • Submit a three-hundred-word essay
  • Complete a full scholarship application

Contact Information

Address: 101 S Mercer Street Suite 104, New Castle, PA 16101 Phone: (724) 652-5144 Toll-Free: (866) 652-5121 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Background

Offered by Disability Options Network (DON), a Pennsylvania-based organization providing information & resources, advocacy, and peer support for individuals with disabilities.

How to Apply

How to Apply

1. Download Application: Click on the scholarship application link on the scholarships page to download and print the application form
2. Complete Application: Fill out the completed application form
3. Write Essay: Compose a three-hundred-word essay (topic/focus not specified on website)
4. Schedule Presentation: Arrange to give a presentation at a DON Board of Directors Meeting
5. Submit: Return completed application to DON

    Required Materials

  • Completed scholarship application form
  • Three-hundred-word essay
  • Proof of residency in eligible county
  • Presentation at Board of Directors Meeting

Contact for Questions

Phone: (724) 652-5144 Toll-Free: (866) 652-5121

What Don Services Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$81K
Median grant
$81K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: New Castle, PA.

Example grants

  • Disability Options Network · New Castle, PA

    Support programming

    $81K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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