How much funding does PWDF Pilot Grant Program provide?

PWDF Pilot Grant Program provides $5,000 - $12,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for PWDF Pilot Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for PWDF Pilot Grant Program?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

PWDF Pilot Grant Program

People with Disabilities Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Disabled Developmental Disabilities Grants

Funding Amount

$5,000 - $12,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Organizations working with people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities
See PWDF-LOI-Form-10-4-2024 and Organization and Program Eligibility documents for detailed requirements

Overview

Geographic Scope: California (based in San Francisco, Bay Area focus)

Mission Alignment: PWDF provides grants to nonprofit agencies working to integrate people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities into society, consistent with PWDF's mission of education and advocacy.

Funding Focus

Advocacy and education programs
Vocational services and training
Programs addressing areas of particular impact to people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities
Full-scale advocacy and education where there is a void for this population
General operating expenses if related to a specific program or project

Key Considerations

Primary focus: IMPACT and NEED to accomplish PWDF's mission (and financial need)
Grant size: Pilot program awards smaller grants in the range of $5,000 to $12,500, with goal of future expansion for larger awards

Eligibility

Nonprofit agencies (501(c)(3))
Organizations working with people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities
See PWDF-LOI-Form-10-4-2024 and Organization and Program Eligibility documents for detailed requirements

Current Status

NOT currently accepting applications: PWDF is not accepting letters of interest at this time
No future cycles scheduled: All grant cycles will be publicly announced through PWDF's e-newsletter and Grants page on website
Program is in ongoing development phase

Contact Information

People With Disabilities Foundation

Address: 507 Polk Street, Suite 430, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 931-3070
Email: info@pwdf.org or ed@pwdf.org
Website: www.pwdf.org

Resources

Organization and Program Eligibility document
LOI Form (PWDF-LOI-Form-10-4-2024)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Past Grant Recipients list available

Phase 1 Award Examples (2017)

The Arc of the United States: $7,500
Casa Allegra Community Services: $7,500
Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower: $7,000
Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center: $5,000

How to Apply

Application Process

Current Status: Letters of Interest (LOIs) are NOT being accepted at this time. No future grant cycles are currently scheduled.

When Applying (Upon Future Announcement)

1. Watch for Announcements
- PWDF announces all grant cycles through their e-newsletter
- Check the Grants page on www.pwdf.org regularly
- Subscribe to PWDF e-newsletter for updates

2. Required Materials (Based on Phase 2, 2017)
- Letter of Interest (LOI) form
- Organization and Program Eligibility information
- Complete PWDF-LOI-Form-10-4-2024

3. Submission Format
- Submit using official LOI Form
- Forms available on PWDF website
- If unable to access files, email ed@pwdf.org

4. Review Resources Before Applying
- Read Organization and Program Eligibility guidelines
- Review Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Study Past Grant Recipients to understand funded projects