Foundation Annual Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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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.

    What Child Neurology Education and Research Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    18
    Total given
    $231K
    Median grant
    $13K
    Range
    $6,000–$25K
    • By dollars: Massachusetts 17%, Missouri 14%, New York 11%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Louisville, KY; St. Louis, MO.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 83% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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    • Washington University · St Louis, MO

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      $19K

    • St Marys Hospital for Children · Bayside, NY

      2024 Quality Improvement Transition of Care Grant - $13000

      $13K

    • Regents of the University of Colorado · Aurora, CO

      2024 Quality Improvement Transition of Care Grant - $13000

      $13K

    • Childserve Foundation Inc · Johnston, IA

      2024 Quality Improvement Care Coordination Grant - $13000

      $13K

    IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Hardship

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