Foundation Annual Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Harnett Grant - Family Grant

Funder: Child Neurology Foundation, founded by Michael Harnett

Focus Area: Family support for infantile spasms

Purpose: Assists families living with infantile spasms by offsetting expenses that may only be partially covered by insurance or not covered at all.

Award Amount: $1,000 per grant; one grant awarded annually

Geographic Scope: Not specified

Eligibility: Families living with infantile spasms

Approved Uses:

  • Durable medical equipment

  • Assistive technology

  • Therapy services

  • Respite care

  • Other insurance-uncovered expenses
  • Background: Founded in 2014 as an enduring memorial to Brendan Michael Harnett, who was diagnosed with infantile spasms and passed away before his first birthday.

    Contact: Child Neurology Foundation, childneurologyfoundation.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit application form
    2. Deadline: November 9 (annual)
    3. Winners selected at random from eligible applications
    4. Selected families notified in advance of Infantile Spasms Awareness Week (December 1-7)

    Required Materials:

  • Application demonstrating family status with infantile spasms

  • Description of intended use of grant funds
  • Note: Specific application URL not provided in source material.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    hardship

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