Finding financial help for caregiving can be tough, so we’ve gathered a list of grants to make it easier. These grants can help with costs like medical equipment, home changes, and therapy. Check out the options below to see what might work for your family. 

NOT DISABILITY BASED

Catholic Charities USA and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

General financial Assistance for Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, Whitley. 

• https://www.ccfwsb.org/financial-assistance

Search here for other Counties: https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/about-us/find-a-local-agency/

NetWish project (ALL AGES)

Maximum Of $200 Per Net Wish

• https://netwish.org/

Modest Needs

Provides short-term financial assistance to individuals and families in temporary crisis who, because they are working and live just above the poverty level, are ineligible for most types of conventional social assistance but who (like many of us) are living one or two lost paychecks away from the kind of financial catastrophe that eventually leads to homelessness

• • https://www.modestneeds.org/

Maggie Welby Foundation Scholarship

Students in grades K-12 whose family demonstrate financial need in paying school tuition.

• https://www.maggiewelby.org/scholarships-grants

Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants

Section 504 Home Repair program, this provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes or grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.

• • https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants

Fort Wayne Fire Department

Provides a smoke alarm, CO alarm, or hearing-impaired alarm to Fort Wayne residents

• https://eforms.acfw.net/iFiller/iFiller.jsp?fref=6f93892f048a8a4fd87c00024db34ef5

StandUp Wireless (ALL AGES)

Lifeline Program Provider offers government-subsidized phone service for low-income households. Eligible individuals can receive free monthly service, including minutes, text, and data. Qualification is based on participation in programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, Federal Public Housing, and Veterans Pension, or by meeting household income requirements.

• • https://standupwireless.com/apply-now/

Dental Health Lifeline (65+ Dental work)

• • • https://dentallifeline.org/help/

New Eyes - Eyeglasses

• https://new-eyes.org/contact-us

Energy Assistance Program

• https://www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners-and-renters/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap/

The Weatherization Assistance Program (Wx) 

FREE weatherization services for qualified Indiana renters and owners.

• https://www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners-and-renters/weatherizationenergy-conservation/#What_is_the_Weatherization_Assistance_Program__Wx__

Celebrate EDU (16+ & IID/DD)

Up to $500. Available for business ideas Eligible product and service businesses must not require more than $2,500 to get started.

• https://celebrateedu.org/microgrants/

BASED ON MEDICAL REASONS or NEEDS

Travis Burkhart Foundation (ALL AGES)

We provide support in the form of food/gas cards and money for hotel and medical expenses directly related to undergoing medical treatment of an individual.

• • https://www.travisburkhartfoundation.com/request-rassistance

United Healthcare Children’s Foundation (Under 16)

Eligibility requires primary commercial insurance coverage. This health-related grant is designed to assist families facing significant financial burdens due to medical expenses.

• https://www.uhccf.org/

Oracle Health Foundation (Under 21)

Provides grants for medicine, surgeries, travel, and equipment; wellness screenings to elementary school students; social-emotional support and education initiatives to middle school students; health education to high school students; and much more.

• https://www.oraclehealthfoundation.org/

HealthWell Foundation (ALL AGES)

When health insurance is not enough, we fill the gap by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses for essential treatments and medications.

• https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/

The Aubrey Rose Foundation (Under 18)

Help families with children who are currently living with a life-threatening medical condition. Grants are awarded based on need. If a family has outstanding medical bills that insurance will not cover, our Foundation can possibly help out a family in need until our annual funds have been exhausted. 

• • https://aubreyrose.org/

Us Variety

Equipment, product, or service

• https://usvariety.org/grants/

TRANSPORATION

Specialized Air Transportation

Provides free air transportation via private planes for ambulatory patients in need of health or humanitarian assistance.

• • • https://vpoids.aircarealliance.org/flight-request

    • https://lifelinepilots.org/

    • https://wingsofmercy.org/

Mercy Medical Angels

Provides assistance in the air with commercial airline tickets and volunteer pilots, and on the ground with gas cards, bus and train tickets.

• https://www.mercymedical.org/request-assistance

Miracle Flights (Under 17)

Provides free commercial flights for children in need of life-changing medical care not found in their local communities.

• https://miracleflights.org/

BIKES

The McLindon Family Foundation

Provides adaptive bikes to children and young adults with special needs, including conditions like Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Batten Disease, Charge Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Autism, and more. 

• • https://www.mclindonfamilyfoundation.org/

The Great Bike Giveaway

Participants have the opportunity to participate in the giveaway and win the bike best suited for them. 

• • https://www.greatbikegiveaway.com/

SPECIALITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Anna’s Celebration of Life Foundation (Under 18/High School)

Gift Requests should be for a device, equipment, technology or other that is intended to increase the quality of life for the child, including safety and/or medical necessity.

• • https://acolf.org/apply/

My Gym Foundation (under 18)

Help includes but are not limited to rehabilitative therapy, My Gym classes, assistive devices, medical equipment, and sensory items up to $500.

• https://www.mygymfoundation.org/apply-for-a-gift/

Small Steps in Speech (ages 3 – 22)

Helps with future therapies, materials and/or workshops

• https://www.smallstepsinspeech.org/individuals

Orange Effect Foundation (under 21)

Helps children and young adults with speech disorders to effectively communicate through technology and speech therapy

• • https://theorangeeffect.org/grant-application/

Friends of Man (ALL AGES – NEEDS REFERRED)

The applicant must be referred by a professional for mobility equipment, prosthetics, glasses, dentures, hearing aids, and other necessary items on behalf of their patients or clients.

• • https://www.friendsofman.org/index.php

Ability Found (ALL AGES – NEEDS REFERRED)

specializes in assisting all ages of people with disabilities who do not have the financial means or insurance coverage to obtain the necessary equipment through traditional means.

• https://www.abilityfound.org/about/our-cause/

Music Therapy Grants & Instrument Donations

Offers funding for music therapy sessions and instruments to individuals with Autism and other learning differences fostering self-expression, growth and confidence.

• https://music-movement.org/music-therapy-instrument-donations/

Promoting Independent Living

provide funding and resources for life skills, job training, continued education, and various therapies when they are no longer funded by the government.

• https://music-movement.org/promoting-independent-living/

A Doll Like Me

Doll modeled after the appearance of the child

• https://adolllikeme.com/

Kiddos’ Clubhouse Foundation

Therapy services provided or therapy equipment

• http://www.kiddosclubhousefoundation.org/eligibility-guide

Parker Lee Project

Medical Supplies

• https://www.theparkerleeproject.org/supplies.html

Song of Love

Creates free, personalized, original songs to uplift children and teens who are currently navigating tough medical, physical, or emotional challenges.

• https://songsoflove.org/

Tiny Superheroes

Send child a cape.

• https://tinysuperheroes.com/

Santa’s little Hackers

Switch toy. Signups open around Christmas time.

• https://www.santaslittlehackers.com/

FOR MINORS

• https://www.kidswishnetwork.org/refer-a-child

• https://sunshinefoundation.org/refer-a-child/

• https://wish.org/

• https://www.awww.org/request-a-wish/

• https://onewishfoundation.org/owf/childrens-application/ (OUTDOOR ADVENTURE WISH)

• https://grantedtristate.org/ (Southern Indiana)

• https://indianawish.org/

• https://www.campaignoaat.org/support-programs

• https://www.gktw.org/wgo/wish/ - Florida Resort

• https://cherishedcreations.com/application-forms/

• https://www.takeabreatherfromcf.org/ (Dx of Cystic Fibrous)

• https://childswish.org/ (Hunting/Fishing Trip Wish)

• https://www.doitforthelove.org/process - (Concert Trip)

• https://www.aspecialwishfoundation.org/refer-a-child

• https://www.dreamfoundation.org/dream-program/

• https://deliverthedream.org/family-retreats/ - Retreat

FOR ADULTS

• • https://onewishfoundation.org/owf/veteran-application/ (VETERANS)

  • https://childswish.org/ (Hunting/Fishing Trip Wish)

  • https://www.doitforthelove.org/process (VERTERANS - Concert Wish)

  • https://www.wishuponawedding.org/apply - (WEDDING)

AUTISM

Support may be available for various needs, including diagnosis and evaluation, medication, therapies, and related medical expenses. Assistance can also cover therapy sessions, educational or recreational opportunities such as camps or tutoring, and expenses for medical equipment or assistive technology. Funding may be provided for technology purchases, speech camps, and materials related to speech therapy, including assistive devices and iPad software. Additionally, holiday gift cards and iPads may be available to support individuals facing natural disasters or other tragic life events.

• • https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/articles/grant-funding-opportunities.html

  • https://www.act-today.org/apply-for-grant/

  • https://www.kidspeech.com/programs/autism-grant-sources/

  • https://careautismfoundation.com/family-funds/

  • https://myasdf.org/our-programs/

  • https://mygoalinc.org/mygoal-autism-grant-program/

  • https://nationalautismassociation.org/family-support/programs/naas-give-a-voice-program/

  • https://versustexas.com/autism-scholarship/

  • https://aane.org/services-programs/grants-free-programs/grants-for-adults-families/ (12+ years old who need help paying for group recreational and/or social activities.)

  • https://www.jkphoenixpersonalinjuryattorney.com/autism-scholarship-contest/ (Scholarship)

  • https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/postsecondary-scholarships/ (Scholarship)

BLINDNESS or VISION IMPAIRMENT

Hofstetter Opportunity Grant

Each year the fund has $1,000.00 available, in part or in whole, to aid any certified legally blind resident of Indiana. The grant would partially or fully fund such activity, materials, and/or equipment as may enhance the personal, educational, entrepreneurial or vocational aims of one who may be unable to obtain funding through other means.

• https://acb-indiana.org/grant/

Association of Blind Citizens

The Association of Blind Citizens operates the Assistive Technology Fund. The Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) will provide funds to cover 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices or software.

• https://www.blindcitizens.org/assistive_tech.htm
  
  

CANCER

• • https://www.oliverpatchproject.org/ - Patches

  • https://www.battlecorncarepackages.com/request-a-package/ - Care Package

  • https://www.desistrongfoundation.org/ - Cancer Doll

  • https://childrenscancer.org/resources-for-families/c-c-bear/ - Cuddle Bear

  • https://www.capsforkids.org/ - Autographed Ball Cap

  • https://claytondabney.org/ - Financial

  • https://specialspaces.org/nominate-a-child/ - Bedroom Makeover

  • https://www.sunshinekids.org/contactus.html - Group activities

  • https://goldrushcure.org/ - Care package

  • https://negu.org/ - Yearlong care packages

  • https://www.alexslemonade.org/ - Travel Expenses

  • https://claytondabney.org/apply-for-assistance/ - Gifts, last wishes and financial assistance 

  • https://www.believeintomorrow.org/resources/respite-housing/ - Respite Stay

  • https://www.icingsmiles.org/families/ - Cake

  • https://www.blueskiesministries.org/guest-family

  • https://www.blueskiesministries.org/guest-family - Nurturing Camp with others

  •  https://www.campsunshine.org/program-schedule -  Experiences for children  and their families

  • https://www.stronglittlesouls.org/care-packages - Care Packages

  • https://www.jocelynslegacy.org/art-kits - Art Kits

  • https://tinywarriorscco.com/request-pakages/ - Care Packages

  • https://www.foreverinamoment.com/package-request - Care Package

  • https://www.foreverinamoment.com/bereavement-request  - Bereavement packages

  • https://www.keimrynstrongfoundation.org/general-6  - Scholarship

  • https://touchindiana.org/ (Vanderburgh and Warrick counties)

  • https://pinkyswear.org/orange-envelope-program - Financial Support

  • https://pinkyswear.org/childhood-cancer-financial-assistance  - Financial Assistance for rent/mortgage, utility payments, groceries, gas, and car payments

  • https://www.focwc.org/ - Scholarship

  • https://www.joshuascamp.org/applications - Special Retreat

  • https://camponestep.org/ - Retreat

  • https://curethekids.org/resource/support-for-families/insurance-and-financial-assistance/emergency-financial-assistance-fund/ - Emergency Financial Assistance

  • https://curethekids.org/resource/support-for-families/insurance-and-financial-assistance/uber-assistance/ - Travel Assistance

  • https://coltonscure.org/documents-and-downloads - Scholarship

  • https://hogsforthecause.org/apply-for-a-grant/ - Financial Grant

  • https://www.braverybagcovers.com/new-page-1 - colostomy bag covers

  • https://cancerforcollege.org/ - Scholarship

  • https://www.hatcherfoundation.org/resources/guide - MORE RESOURCES

  • https://glimmerofhopefoundation.org/ - Photoshoot and/or Doll

  • https://www.lighthouseforhope.org/family-application - Financial Help

  •  https://www.grahamtastic.org/ - Technology, including iPads, laptops, robots and Internet access, enables our children to continue their education

  • https://www.lighthouseforhope.org/illuminate-retreat - Retreat

  • https://village360.org/services/ - Assistance

  • https://www.brightspotnetwork.org/bright-reads - Book

  • https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/get-help/ - Financial ages 21-39

  • http://www.iwinfoundation.org/application-request/ - Breast Cancer

  • https://www.triciashope.com/accept-help/application-for-assistance/ - Financial

  • https://apply.pinkfund.org/qualification/intro - Breast Cancer

  • https://www.sweepawaycancer.com/contact-us/apply-for-aid/ - Financial

  • https://cleaningforareason.org/patients/ - Home Cleaning

  • https://www.bepositive.org/need-help - Expenses

  • https://www.compasstocare.org/apply/ - Travel Expenses

  • https://themagicyarnproject.com/ - Yarn Wig (must have hair loss)

  • https://hairweshare.org/wig-application/ - Wig

  • https://www.sarahswarriors.com/request-battle-box - Warrior Box

  • https://warriorbags.org/ - Warrior Bag

  • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064466901387# - Bear (under 12)

  • https://www.livlikeaunicorn.org/unicorn-boxes - Unicorn Box

CEREBRAL PALSY (CP)

Alyssa V Phillips Foundation

Supports individuals with Cerebral Palsy with a focus on assisting children with CP, the families of children with CP, or any individual impacted by CP in maximizing independence.

• https://www.alyssavphillipsfoundation.com/

The LENN Foundation

Supporting children with Cerebral Palsy to receive the intensive pediatric therapies

• https://thelennfoundation.org/contact

CRITICAL ILLNESS

Patches of Light (NEEDS DR REFERRAL)

pay for past due mortgages, rent, and utilities. We provide phone cards, gas cards, grocery cards and parking tokens.

• https://www.patchesoflight.org/assistance

Patches of Light (NEEDS SOCIAL WORKER REFERRAL)

The Hug Bag program is a Patches of Light initiative that hopes to bring a bit of sunshine into a critically ill child’s life.  Using items found on an interest form (which is located below, a hug bag is assembled and delivered to the hospital or to the child’s home.  Items in the hug bag reflect the interests of the child and hopefully bring some respite from worry. 

• https://www.patchesoflight.org/hug-bag-online-request-form

A Kid Again

provides year-round, cost-free events (we call Adventures) to help bring smiles to the faces of kids, their siblings, and their parents.

• https://akidagain.org/enrollnow/

The Tyler Schrenk Foundation

from educational consultations to technology installations, ranging from controlling a cell phone hands-free to buying, modifying, and shipping a power wheelchair

• https://www.thetsf.org/apply-for-a-grant

Compassion Can’t Wait

Helps Single parents be with their children during catastrophic medical illnesses.

• https://compassioncantwait.org/how-we-help/

Smile Easier

Provides items to improve to Children between the ages of 0 and 26 who have been impacted by a life-threatening condition.

• https://smileasier.org/refer-a-child/ 

DOWN SYNDROME

Mark’s Money

provide financial assistance to people with Down syndrome to help improve their quality of life. Financial assistance will be awarded to help meet their daily living, educational, employment, medical, residential or social needs.

• http://marksmoney.org/

SPINAL CORD or MOTOR DISABILITIES

Wheels of Happiness

survivors of spinal cord injuries and individuals with motor disabilities in underserved communities worldwide. We provide essential mobility aids, medical supplies, educational scholarships, psychological support, and fund critical surgeries. 

• https://wheelsofhappiness.org/contact-us/

TRISOMY 18

Molly Bear Foundation

Provides supplemental financial support to families raising children with Trisomy 18 and the organizations and professionals that care for them. 

• • https://www.mollybear.org/

THERAPY ASSISTANCE

The Oxford Kids Foundation

Assists children with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries in accessing therapies and medical care in Michigan that are not covered by insurance.

• https://oxfordkidsfoundation.org/

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