Deadline: Ongoing

Amount: $1,500-$10,000

Website: https://www.sister-bear.com/grants/

Description:

Funding is available for organizations in Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Kansas that are working to improve the quality of life for adults with neurological illnesses or injuries. Grants are intended to provide wellness and fitness assistance for mobility-impaired residents to improve their health, functionality, independence, and quality of life.

The following are expenses considered for, but not limited to:

  1. Wheelchairs
  2. Bath / Shower Chair
  3. Wheelchair Accessory or Modification (i.e.: SmartDrive)
  4. Wheelchair Lifts
  5. Vehicle Modifications (i.e.: hand controls, lifts)
  6. Driver Evaluations & Training
  7. Specialty Beds & Mattresses
  8. Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
  9. Home Medical Supplies (i.e.: catheters, adult diapers, mattress pads)
  10. Patient Lifts
  11. Home Modifications (i.e.: ramps, bathroom, hallway, etc.)
  12. Prescription Medications
  13. Therapeutic, Medical and Rehabilitation Services (i.e.: Voice therapy, Occupation, Physical, Aquatic, Equine, Massage, Rolfing, Acupuncture, etc.)
  14. Travel Expenses incurred to travel to Therapeutic, Medical and Rehabilitation Services (i.e.: gas, hotel, food, etc.)
  15. Service Animals (i.e.: Service animal, training)
  16. Support Groups for Caregivers
  17. Walker/Cane
  18. Counseling /Mental Health Therapy

Eligible applicants:

  1. Applicants must be 18 years and older.
  2. Applicants must be diagnosed with a spinal cord illness/injury or another neurological accident or illness and are mobility impaired.
  3. All sections of the application must be completed, and all accompanying documents must be submitted prior to the Board reviewing the request.
  4. Assistance may be requested one time during a fiscal quarter. Each request for assistance requires a new application submission.
  5. Applicants must have financial need and may be asked to provide supporting financial documentation such as receipts, federal tax returns, SSI Benefits verification letters, etc.

Required Documents:

  1. The application must be accompanied by a signed letter from applicant’s treating physician on that physician’s letterhead stating the applicant’s full name, date of birth and diagnosis.
  2. Provide documentation showing denial from insurance company (if applicable).
  3. Receipt(s) for expenses incurred within the last 3 months (if applicable).
  4. Documentation of expected expenses related to the list above.

Expenses not covered by this grant:

  1. Computer
  2. Cell Phone
  3. Living Expenses (i.e.: Rent, Utilities, etc.)
  4. Mileage

PROGRAM CONTACT

Tracey Kilburn, grants@sister-bear.com

Sister-Bear Foundation Grant Committee Chair

P.O. Box 30086

Amarillo, TX 79120