Grants to Spinal Cord Injury Survivors

Mission: Aid spinal cord injury survivors in financial need and fund research into a cure for spinal cord paralysis.

Geographic Scope: North America (US and Canada)

Focus Areas:

• Adaptive equipment for paraplegics and quadriplegics
• Van modifications
• Wheelchairs and power chairs
• Computers and voice-activated technology
• Ceiling lifts and vehicle lifts
• Ramps and home accessibility modifications
• Exercise equipment and standing frames
• Shower chairs and bathroom equipment
• Vehicle hand controls

Eligibility:

• Individuals living with spinal cord injury (paraplegia or quadriplegia)
• Financial need demonstrated
• North America residents

Award Examples (from 2007-2008 distributions):

• Individual grants ranged from $850 to $10,000
• 2007 distribution: 26 recipients received over $103,000
• 2008 Spring: 21 recipients received over $100,000
• 2008 Fall: 32 recipients received over $100,000

Background:
The foundation was established in 1997 after Travis Roy, a Boston University freshman hockey player, suffered a spinal cord injury 11 seconds into his first collegiate game in 1995. Roy is now a quadriplegic and motivational speaker. As of 2008, the foundation had distributed more than $2.5 million in individual grants and research funding across North America.

Contact:

• Travis Roy Foundation
• 101 Huntington Avenue, Suite 520
• Boston, MA 02199
• Website: travisroyfoundation.org
• Phone: 978-749-6400

Application Process

No specific application steps, deadlines, or required materials were detailed in the provided website content. The website indicates:

• Grants are distributed quarterly
• Applicants submit requests for specific adaptive equipment or home modifications
• Applications must demonstrate financial need
• For more information about applying, visit travisroyfoundation.org or contact the foundation

Note: Detailed application procedures, forms, and submission requirements should be obtained directly from the foundation website.