THE THOMAS E SMITH FIGHT TO CURE logo

Stronger Together Grant Program

THE THOMAS E SMITH FIGHT TO CURE

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for DisabledHousing Grants for Disabled
Apply Now

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Stronger Together Grant Program

Funder: The Thomas E. Smith Foundation (TESF)

Geographic Scope: United States (has supported individuals across 25 states to date)

Focus Areas:

  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation support

  • Home modifications

  • Vehicle modifications

  • Assistive equipment and adaptive technology

  • Wheelchairs and mobility equipment

    • Target Population:

  • People with disabilities living with paralysis due to spinal cord injury (SCI)

  • All ages welcome

  • Must demonstrate financial need

    • Eligibility Criteria:

  • Person with a disability living with paralysis due to spinal cord injury

  • Demonstrate financial need through supporting documentation

  • Have not received TESF funding in the past 12 months

  • Located in the United States

  • Cannot provide grants for political or religious purposes

    • What TESF Funds:

  • Home Modifications: Must own your home

  • Vehicle Modifications: Must own your vehicle

  • Equipment: New (not used) therapy or adaptive equipment only

  • Physical Therapy: Must be enrolled in a physical therapy facility; TESF will not pay costs typically covered by insurance

  • Assistive Technology

    • What TESF Does NOT Fund:

  • Used therapy or adaptive equipment

  • Personal needs or general living expenses

  • Costs already paid or existing debt (no reimbursements)

  • Equipment from individuals (only from vendors/suppliers)

    • Application Requirements:

  • At least one vendor estimate or quote required for all requests

  • For home modifications: must own the home

  • For vehicle modifications: must own the vehicle

  • Supporting documentation of financial need

  • Applications without vendor documentation cannot be reviewed

    • Review Process:

  • Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

  • Applicants may be contacted for follow-up interview within three weeks

  • Applicants must respond within two weeks of scheduling notification or application closes

  • Review committee includes people with lived experience from spinal cord injury

  • Grant funds issued directly to vendors/therapy facilities, not to individuals

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: info@thomasesmithfoundation.org

  • Phone: (617) 996-0623

  • Address: PO Box 46, Marblehead, MA 01945

    • Additional Notes:

  • Can combine support from multiple funding sources

  • Each applicant limited to one grant request per calendar year

  • Applications accepted from people nationwide, not just Massachusetts

  • Can apply even if received grants from other organizations

  • Foundation has distributed over $2,000,000 to benefit people affected by spinal cord injury and paralysis

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply for Stronger Together Grant

    Application Process:
    1. Complete online application form at thomasesmithfoundation.org/grant-application/
    2. Provide all required information (see application requirements below)
    3. Submit with vendor documentation
    4. TESF reviews application on rolling basis
    5. If selected for further review, applicant receives scheduling email
    6. Respond to scheduling email within 2 weeks to schedule interview
    7. If interview scheduled, applicant meets with TESF team
    8. TESF makes funding determination based on available resources

    Required Application Information:

    Contact & Personal Information:

  • Applicant's name and email

  • Preferred contact phone number

  • Date of birth

  • Full address (street, city, state, ZIP, country)

  • Relationship to applicant (if applying on behalf of someone else)

    • Medical/Injury Information:

  • Date of injury or diagnosis (select from options: <3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-3 years, 3-5 years, >5 years)

  • Level of spinal cord injury (C1-C8, T1-T12, L1-L5, S1-S5)

  • Description of what caused the injury or diagnosis

    • Support Services:

  • Whether working with a social worker or case manager

  • If yes: name, email, and phone number

    • Vendor Documentation (REQUIRED):

  • At least one vendor estimate or quote for requested therapy, equipment, or modification

  • Must include for: home modifications, vehicle modifications, wheelchairs, therapy sessions, equipment, assistive technology

  • Applications without vendor documentation cannot be reviewed

    • Financial Documentation:

  • Supporting documentation demonstrating financial need

    • Application Restrictions:

  • All applications submitted online only

  • Assistance available: someone can complete the application with or on behalf of applicant

  • If assistance needed, note challenges within the application itself

    • Timeline & Response Requirements:

  • Applications reviewed on rolling basis

  • Response time for status updates may take several weeks

  • If scheduled for interview: must respond within 2 weeks or application closes

  • Calendar invitations automatically adjust to applicant's local time zone

    • Interview Details:

  • Not all applicants receive interviews; only those selected for review

  • Applicants encouraged to provide comprehensive information in application

  • Committee reviews written applications when interviews not possible

    • After Application:

  • Applicants notified via email of application status changes

  • Grant funds issued directly to therapy facilities or vendors, not to individuals

  • If circumstances change after submission, contact info@thomasesmithfoundation.org

    • Apply with Grantable Learn more

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    disabledhousing-disabled

    Categories

    Browse similar grants by category

    Grants for DisabledHousing Grants for Disabled

    Related Grants

    Similar grants from this funder and related organizations

    Foundation

    Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship (JBMS)

    Amount

    Varies

    Deadline

    March 31, 2027

    Annual
    Foundation

    Capacity Building Grant

    Amount

    Varies

    Deadline

    October 3, 2026

    Annual
    Foundation

    LOFT (Leadership Opportunities for Teens)

    Amount

    Varies

    Deadline

    Rolling / Open

    Annual
    Foundation

    AG Bell Internship Program

    Amount

    Stipend provided

    Deadline

    April 30, 2026

    Annual
    Foundation

    AG Bell Young Leaders Board

    Amount

    Varies

    Deadline

    Rolling / Open

    Foundation

    AG Bell Scholarships - Family Financial Aid

    Amount

    Varies

    Deadline

    Rolling / Open

    Ready to apply for Stronger Together Grant Program?

    Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.

    Apply with Grantable Learn more