WHAS Crusade for Children Grant - New Applicants

WHAS Crusade for Children Grant - New Applicants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Whas Crusade For Children Inc
Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Summary

The WHAS Crusade for Children Grant supports organizations, schools, and hospitals that assist children with special needs up to age 18 in Kentucky and southern Indiana. Grants are aimed at direct services, specific programs, and equipment that benefit these children. Applicants must be in good IRS standing, and grants cannot fund administrative costs or be awarded to individuals. Since 1954, the Crusade has distributed over $217 million to further this mission.

Overview

NOTE: This page is for New Applicants. Letter of Inquiry - Interested applicants should email a brief description of their organization and the purpose for their grant request. This process is required for New Applicants.Full Proposal - Invite Only - Access to the online Grant Application is by invitation only.The page for Former Grant Recipients is found here. Mission The WHAS Crusade for Children makes life better for children with special needs by inspiring generosity with our community partners. The term “special needs” is defined as a physical, medical, mental, or emotional need that is not experienced by the greater population. Since 1954, the WHAS Crusade for Children has awarded more than $217 million dollars to non-profit agencies, schools and hospitals who support this mission. WHAS Crusade for Children Grant WHAS Crusade for Children grants are made to non-profit agencies, schools and hospitals that help children with special needs up to age 18. The term “special needs” is defined as physical, mental, emotional and medical needs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be considered for funding, grantees and their programs should meet the following criteria:Organizations, Schools and Hospitals must be in active standing with the IRS and a verified tax number is required to access the application process.Applicants must be located in Kentucky or southern Indiana. Agencies serving special needs children from Kentucky and southern Indiana are eligible to receive grants. The Crusade must have financial support from a county before grants can be made to a school, hospital or agency located in that county. Consideration is given to facilities that serve children from many counties.WHAS Crusade for Children Grant Requirements:Grants are for direct services only.Grants are made for specific programs or equipment that provide direct benefit to special needs children and are not general operating grants.

Ineligibility

Grant awards may not be sent to an affiliated national headquarters.No grants are made to individuals or families.No grants are made for administrative needs.The WHAS Crusade for Children does not pay for the following items:Overhead costs, such as administrative positions, postage, copies, etc. PR or public awareness campaigns Benefits or any portion of employee benefits Extended warranties or installation for equipment of any type Taxes (the Crusade only funds tax exempt agencies who should only pay limited or no taxes) Shipping or freight expenses Employee continuing education/training or travel expenses/lodging Personal items, such as food, t-shirts, costumes, etc.