Grant Application 2026

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The Bishstrong Foundation provides adaptive equipment grants to individuals living with paralysis. Applications are reviewed after the March 31st deadline — recipients are notified in April.

Before you apply: Grants are available to individuals living with paralysis as a result of a spinal cord injury or other paralysis condition. Priority is given to New England residents. Maximum grant awarded is $5,000, paid directly to the vendor.

01
Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address *

City / Town and State *

Zip Code *

Phone *

Email Address *

Date of Birth *

02
Injury Information

Date of Injury *

Level of Spinal Cord Injury *

Is your injury complete or incomplete? *

Please describe the cause of your injury *

If your paralysis is not caused by a spinal cord injury, please explain the cause

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

Please describe the physical abilities and mobility you have now *

03
Financial Information

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? If so, please provide amounts raised

04
Equipment Request

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

05
Vendor Estimates

Two vendor estimates are required. Please enter vendor name and estimated amount for each below. You may email estimates to info@bishstrongfoundation.org as attachments referencing your name.

Vendor #1 Name *

Vendor #1 Estimated Amount *

Vendor #2 Name *

Vendor #2 Estimated Amount *

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About You

Tell us about yourself *
What activities were you involved in pre-injury? What motivates you? How will this grant enhance your life and the activities you are involved in currently?

Where did you learn about the Bishstrong Foundation? *

I understand that grant recipients agree to provide the Bishstrong Foundation with photos and/or videos of themselves with grant-funded equipment to assist in marketing. I certify that all information provided is accurate and complete. *