Grant Application 2024

(Our Application Window is now closed and will reopen in Spring 2025)

The Bishstrong Foundation, Inc. (“BF”) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which aims to inspire and encourage individuals with spinal cord injuries or limited mobility issues to remain active.

Eligibility & Criteria:

BF accepts grant applications from individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Must be an individual living with paralysis as a result of a spinal cord injury or an individual otherwise living with paralysis.

BF’s grants are subject to the following conditions:

• All grants are paid by BF directly to vendor provided by the applicant.

• Any grant from BF must be the last portion of funding paid to a vendor, if the

equipment/modification is not fully covered by the BF grant.

•BF’s maximum grant awarded is $5,000.

Items Not Considered:

• Therapy or acupuncture

• Debt reduction or direct medical bills

• Reimbursements

• Accessible vans (modifications may be considered)

Print Version of Application-ONLY USE IF NOT SUBMITTING ONLINE

Application 2024

First name

Street Address

Phone

Level of Spinal Cord Injury

Last name

City/Town

Zip Code

Date of Birth

Date of Injury

Is your injury complete / incomplete:

Please Describe the Cause of your Injury

If you are an individual living with paralysis not caused by spinal cord injury, please explain the cause of your paralysis:

Are you able to walk on your own or assisted (crutches, walker, etc.)?

Please describe the physical abilities and mobility you have now:

Occupation (if any):

Annual household income post-injury (including disability):

Have you received a settlement or other compensation due to your injury?

Have you held any fundraisers as a financial resource (annual or one-time)? If so, please provide amounts raised for each:

Equipment or Modification Requested:

Grant Amount Requested:

Have you tried submitting through insurance?

Please list any other funding sources you applied to for this equipment or modification:

Please let us know a little about you. What activities were you involved in pre-injury? What motivates you? How will this grant enhance your life and those activities that you are involved in currently? (Feel free to attach additional information)

Please forward two estimates from vendors for equipment or modifications (attach both with this application)

#1 Amount:

#2 Amount:

#1 Vendor:

#2 Vendor:

Where did you learn about the Bishstrong Foundation?

End of Application

Application opens June 1st, 2024. Deadline for submission is July 31st, 2024.

The Bishstrong Foundation will notify grant recipients in early August.