Grants to Survivors (Individual Grants)

Geographic Scope: North America (US and Canada)

Focus Areas: Adaptive equipment and financial assistance for spinal cord injury (SCI) survivors in need

Award Amount: Typically $1,400 - $10,000 per grant (examples range from $850 to $7,500)

What They Fund:

• Van modifications and accessible vehicle equipment
• Wheelchairs and wheelchair upgrades
• Ceiling lifts and vehicle lifts
• Ramps and home accessibility modifications
• Voice-activated computers and technology
• Exercise equipment (standing frames, arm bikes, etc.)
• Shower chairs and bathroom equipment
• Hand controls for vehicles
• Environmental control units (ECU)
• Other adaptive equipment for daily living

Eligibility:

• Spinal cord injury survivors in financial need
• Both paraplegic and quadriplegic individuals
• Recipients across all age ranges (examples from age 10 to 64)

Geographic Coverage: Applicants from across North America, including remote areas

Distribution Timeline: Distributed on a quarterly basis

Contact Information:

• Website: www.travisroyfoundation.org
• Address: 101 Huntington Avenue, Suite 520, Boston, MA 02199

Background:
The foundation was inspired by Travis Roy, who was paralyzed from the shoulders down just 11 seconds into his first college hockey game for Boston University in 1995. As of 2008, the foundation had distributed more than $2.5 million in individual grants and research funding across North America.

Impact Statement:
The foundation is uniquely positioned to directly impact the lives of people living with spinal cord paralysis. In the US alone, there are approximately 250,000 people currently living with a spinal cord injury and 13,000 new injuries each year.

Application Process

Detailed step-by-step application process not provided in available documentation. However, based on the materials:

1. Submit Application: Applicants must submit an application to the Travis Roy Foundation
2. Include Information About Need: Application should describe financial need and how equipment would improve quality of life
3. Verification: Applications are subject to verification and notification
4. Quarterly Review: Applications are reviewed quarterly for distribution
5. Multiple Applications: Some applicants may receive multiple grants across different quarters if needs continue

Required Information

Based on recipient examples, applications should include:

• Applicant's injury level (C-level, T-level, or paraplegic/quadriplegic classification)
• Date and cause of spinal cord injury
• Current living situation and family circumstances
• Specific equipment/modification needed
• How the equipment will improve independence and quality of life
• Cost estimates for requested equipment
• Geographic location

Contact for Application Details

For more information about applying for a grant, visit www.travisroyfoundation.org or contact the foundation at 101 Huntington Avenue, Suite 520, Boston, MA 02199