Global Down Syndrome Foundation- Education Awards Grant

Global Down Syndrome Foundation- Education Awards Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Global Down Syndrome Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Summary

The Global Down Syndrome Foundation's Education Awards support innovative educational programs aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. This initiative encourages applications for workshops, conferences, and webinars focused on research and medical advancements. Eligible applicants must be members of the foundation or recognized 501(c)(3) organizations, ensuring impactful contributions that benefit the Down syndrome community. With no funding limits for consecutive years, this program promotes significant educational outreach and advocacy.

Overview

About the Global Down Syndrome Foundation The Global Down Syndrome Foundation is a public non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education and Advocacy. Formally established in 2009, GLOBAL’s primary focus is to support the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, the first academic home in the United States committed solely to research and medical care for people with Down syndrome. Since Down syndrome is the least-funded genetic condition in the United States, fundraising and government advocacy to correct the alarming disparity of national funding for people with Down syndrome is a major goal. Education Awards Award applications must be for a program, conference, workshop, or webinar related to research, medical care, and/or health outcome improvements for children and/or adults Down syndrome. Target audiences may include people with Down syndrome, family members, and professionals. Review ideas for applications specific to research and medical care here. Award applications must be submitted with a specific employee or employment program in mind. Examples of successful awards include underwriting for a hire, job coach, expanded hours, and vendors who employ or are run by people with Down syndrome. Awards are issued on an annual basis and there is no limit to consecutive funding.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant must be a Global Down Syndrome Foundation memberOnly organizations that are designated 501(c)(3) by the IRS can apply,or if located outside of the US, equivalent proof of nonprofit charitable government issued status.The proposal must be for a new educational program or a significant extension of an existing program; in both cases the educational program should have a clear and measurable impact that benefits people with Down syndrome. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.