Funding Amount

US $6,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • All public safety agencies that are members of AFA and Project Lifesaver International (PLI) in good standing are welcome to apply for grant funding.
  • Allowable Expenses include, but are not limited to:
  • Administrative expenses.
  • Staff training.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Or benefit the program
  • Not eligible: Are not necessary in carrying out the program
  • Not eligible: Salaries as the single reason for increased request.
  • Not eligible: Membership fees.
  • Not eligible: Costs or expenses incurred outside the grant period.
  • Not eligible: Travel.
  • Not eligible: Expending grant funds not in accordance with the budget submitted, approved, and included as part of the submitted application.

Overview

The Project Lifesaver International Grant by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America aims to fund programs that prevent wandering and enhance public safety for individuals with dementia-related illnesses. This grant supports public safety agencies that are members of AFA and Project Lifesaver International, focusing on essential training, supplies, and community outreach. Grants are awarded biannually, promoting better care and safety for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

AFA’s Project Lifesaver International grant program helps fund wandering prevention programs and other public safety initiatives designed to protect individuals living with dementia-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Grants are awarded twice a year.

Eligibility

All public safety agencies that are members of AFA and Project Lifesaver International (PLI) in good standing are welcome to apply for grant funding.Allowable Expenses include, but are not limited to:

  • Administrative expenses.Staff training.Supplies and equipment.Community education & outreach
  • You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Unallowable expenses include:Costs that do not support or benefit the program, or are not necessary in carrying out the program.Salaries as the single reason for increased request.Membership fees.Costs or expenses incurred outside the grant period.Travel.Expending grant funds not in accordance with the budget submitted, approved, and included as part of the submitted application.

What Alzheimer's Foundation of America Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
49
Total given
$878K
Median grant
$6,000
Range
$6,000–$240K
  • By dollars: New York 49%, California 26%, Florida 5%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Vero Beach, FL; Texarkana, TX.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 43% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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    $240K

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    2024 research grant

    $200K

  • Friends of the Israel Defense Forces · New York, NY

    2024 research grant

    $100K

  • NYU - Long Island School of Medicine · Mineola, NY

    2024 research grant

    $68K

  • A Gift of Time Adult Day Care · Georgetown, TX

    2024 spring respite

    $6,000

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Alzheimer's
  • Nonprofits

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