Enrichment Grant Program

The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Enrichment Grant Program provides financial support to help offset the cost of items or services that can benefit the quality of life and development of a person with Down syndrome. Grants should be specific to individuals with Down syndrome.

Eligible Grant Uses

• Therapies
• Educational events
• Adaptive technology
• Educational programs
• Other services and items that benefit individuals with Down syndrome

Geographic Scope

Wisconsin only — limited to individuals and families in Wisconsin who have a loved one with Down syndrome

Funding Amounts

• Maximum per person per calendar year: $500
• Maximum per individual grant: $250
• First $250: Available January through June
• Second $250: Available July through December
• Unlimited grant requests allowed until $250 limit is reached for the current 6-month period

Eligibility

• Individual or family member of a person with Down syndrome
• Must reside in Wisconsin
• Can receive up to $500 per calendar year per person with Down syndrome

Selection Preference

When funds are limited, preference is given to requests meeting these criteria:

• First time users of the fund
• Demonstrated financial need
• No other resources available to meet the need
• Request will directly benefit the development of an individual with Down syndrome or other related disability

Payment & Reimbursement

• Standard process: Applicant pays for item/service, submits receipts, receives reimbursement check
• Direct payment: In some cases (established vendor relationships or demonstrated financial need), DSAW may pay vendor directly; must be approved in advance

Timeline

• Decision notification: Within one week of submission (not guaranteed)
• If no response after two weeks, contact info@dsaw.org

Application Process

Submission Method: Online form at dsaw.org/enrichment-grant/

About You

1. Your full name
2. Your address (street, city, state, ZIP)
3. Preferred method of contact (email or phone)
4. Your email address (confirmed)
5. Daytime phone number

Information for Enrichment Grant

1. Full name of person/child with Down syndrome
2. Age of person/child with Down syndrome
3. Your relationship to the person/child with Down syndrome
4. Activity you are planning to attend OR requested service/item (required field)
5. How will this request benefit the person/child with Down syndrome? (required field)
6. If conference or class: Activity date
7. If conference or class: Activity location
8. Have you used the DSAW Enrichment Grant program before? (Yes/No)
9. Have you requested support from any other source? (Yes/No)
10. Total cost for the conference, program, course, service, or item
11. Amount you are requesting from the DSAW Enrichment Grant program

Questions?

Contact info@dsaw.org with any questions about your request before or after submission.