The Travis Roy Foundation offers grants of varying amounts to individuals with spinal cord injury, primarily for vehicle modification, ceiling lifts and other assistance with mobility issues. Grant applications and eligibility information can be downloaded from their website: www.travisroyfoundation.org.
G.O.A.L.S. Inc. provides funding for individuals with spinal cord injuries to assist with mobility needs, such as the purchase of a vehicle. Although grants from G.O.A.L.S. Inc. are limited to assistance in this area, the organization offers referrals to other sources for those needs outside their funding scope. Application materials can be downloaded from the G.O.A.L.S. Inc. website: www.goalsinc.net.
SCORE (Spinal Cord Opportunities for Rehabilitation) focuses on funding for rehabilitation following a spinal cord injury. Although anyone with a spinal cord injury can apply for SCORE's assistance, the organization gives preference to young athletes injured while participating in sports. Information and applications are available from SCORE's website: www.scorefund.org.
Although the National Transplant Assistance Fund was originally established to assist patients receiving heart transplants, its focus now includes assistance for victims of spinal cord injury as well. NTAF funding helps individuals and their families raise money for medical costs. Information and application guidelines are available from their website at www.ntafund.org or via their toll-free telephone number: 1-800-642-8399.
The Head North Foundation, a private funding source, focuses on providing assistance for immediate needs and expenses in the crisis period immediately following a spinal cord injury. The Head North Foundation limits assistance to 30 days after an injury. Application information is available at www.headnorth.org.
The Cindy Donald Dreams of Recovery Foundation offers grants of varying amounts to assist victims of spinal cord injuries with medical equipment and therapy. This private foundation aims to help people with therapy expenses not covered by insurance and to provide equipment to improve their quality of life. Grant information and application guidelines are available at www.dreamsofrecovery.org.