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Grants to Spinal Cord Injury Survivors

TRAVIS ROY FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

Varies by item; examples: $1,400 - $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grants to Spinal Cord Injury Survivors

Funder: Travis Roy Foundation Inc (Boston, MA)

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

    • How to Apply

    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.

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