RISE Family Grants
Funding Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Funder: Child Neurology Foundation with support from Infantile Spasms Action Network (ISAN) partners
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.
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: Introduced in 2018 by CNF with support from ISAN partners to expand family support opportunities beyond the Harnett Grant.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Submit application form
- Deadline: November 9 (annual)
- Winners selected at random from eligible applications
- 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, 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.
- 89% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Fields of Work
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