Quality of Life Grants Program

Quality of Life Grants Program

Overview: Created by Dana Reeve, the Quality of Life Grants Program aims to empower individuals with disabilities and their families by providing grants to nonprofit organizations that improve quality of life through inclusion, access, independence, community engagement opportunities, and other initiatives that enhance lives.

Geographic Scope: United States only

Focus Areas:

Direct Effect projects

High Impact Priority projects

High Impact Innovative Assistive Technology projects

Expanded Effects projects

Support for launching new initiatives or expanding existing projects serving individuals living with paralysis, their families, and caregivers

Eligible Organization Types:

Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status

Municipal and state governments

School districts

Recognized tribal entities

Other institutions (community centers, hospitals serving veterans)

Populations Served:

Individuals with paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other injuries, diseases, or birth conditions including:

- Stroke
- Spina bifida
- Multiple sclerosis
- Cerebral palsy
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Family members and caregivers of individuals living with disability

Special Considerations:

The Foundation gives special consideration to organizations serving wounded returning military and their families

The Foundation gives special consideration to organizations providing targeted services to diverse cultural communities

Impact: The program has funded 3,153 programs nationwide, granting over $28 million to nonprofit organizations

Program Philosophy: Dana Reeve believed that while working toward a cure, millions of people deserve a better quality of life.

Contact: [email protected]

Phone Support: 1-800-539-7309 (toll-free)