Funding to Individuals
| FUNDING RESOURCE | FOCUS | GEOGRAPHIC REGION | SPECIFICS |
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ALS of NC Catfish Hunter Chapter 1425-113 Rock Quarry Rd Raleigh, NC 27610 877-568-4347 |
Funding for adults with ALS |
NC |
Max of $2,000 per year for purchase of communication devices |
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Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 2007 202-337-5220 TTY 202337-5221 |
Variety of funding resources for adults and children with hearing loss | NC | Websites contains information on types of scholarships available to individuals and the eligibility requirements |
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American Cancer Society
Suite 221 |
Information and referrals for services for cancer patients |
NC |
Does not
have money for individuals, will help identify funding resources. |
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American Cancer Society |
Limited financial assistance to individuals with cancer for home care, transportation needs, equipment. |
US |
Contact for
specific details and current application requirements. Money is NOT available for living expenses. |
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Association of Blind Citizens PO Box 246 Holbrook, MA 02343 781-961-1023 |
Assistive Technology fund provides partial funding for purchase of devices by individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
US |
Email applications only; contact for dates and current eligibility requirements. |
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Bank of America 1-800-900-9000 voice 1-800-833-2632 TTY www.bankofamerica.com |
Access loans for vehicle and home modification |
US |
Contact Bank of America for loan eligibility requirements, application and interest rates. |
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Barr Amputee Foundation http://www.oandp.com/resources/ No phone calls. |
Funding for amputees with no other sources of funding |
US |
Application submitted by prosthetist. Applications not accepted from individuals. |
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Care Credit P.O. Box 1710 Costa Mesa, CA 92628 Phone 1-800-839-9078 |
Loan program for some medical expenses. |
NC |
Low interest extended payment plan, application process. Income based. Contact Care Credit for list of participating NC medical providers |
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Carolina Children’s Communication Disorders Program (CCCDP) 5501 Fortunes Ridge Dr. Suite R Durham, NC 27113 919-419-1449 UNC Hospitals |
Funding for hearing aids, assisted listening devices and cochlear implants for children. |
NC |
Application required income and need based, ages from 3rd birthday to 21st birthday. |
| Chrysler
Corporation Automobility
PO Box 5080 Troy, MI 480071 800-255-9877 |
.Funding up to $1,000 to cover installation of adaptive equipment |
US |
Contact Chrysler Corporation or local dealer for application and eligibility requirements |
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Community Foundation Gaston County PO Box 123 Gastonia, NC 28053 704-864-0927 |
Robert Miller Fund provides funds for medical equipment for children < 18 yrs old . Other funds for college scholarships |
Miller Fund for all of NC Scholarships for Gaston County |
Income based, application available on website (see Grant Seekers, then Roberts Miller Children Fund) |
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Community Foundation Greensboro PO Box 20444 Greensboro, NC 27420 336-379-9100 |
Scholarships to individuals |
Guilford County, Triad Area |
Checks written directly to schools/universities for tuition |
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Community Foundation Henderson County PO Box 1108 Hendersonville, NC 28793 828-697-6224 |
Scholarships to individuals. |
Henderson County |
Funding for Health and Human Service related non –profits |
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Community Foundation Outer Banks PO Box 1110 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 252-261-8839 |
No individuals |
Dare County and Outer Bank Communities. |
Grants to non-profit organizations. |
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Easter Seals –UCP of NC 2315 Myron Dr.Raleigh, NC 27607 1-800-662-7119 Ext 1177 www.nc.eastersealsucp.com |
Funding only if no other resources for DME. Individuals must live in the community. |
NC |
Long-term disabilities, developmental disabilities, and all ages. Funding to individuals for DME, hearing aids. Does not cover co-payments. Waiting lists for requests. |
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Eblen Charities 12 Regent Park Blvd. Asheville, NC 28806 828-255-3066 |
Assistance to individuals with disabilities. |
Western NC |
No written application process, call to make request. Not income based. |
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Percy B. Ferebee Endowment c/o Wachovia Bank of NC PO Box 3099 Winston-Salem, NC 27199 |
Scholarships to individuals, grants to non-profits. |
Cherokee Indian Reservation; counties of Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Swain |
Cherokee Indian Reservation; counties of Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Swain |
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First Citizens Foundation PO Box 1377 Smithfield, NC 27577 919-989-3200 |
Scholarships |
Johnston County |
Application required, contact local agency for funding currently available |
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First In Families Mecklenburg County 4425 Randolph Rd. Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28211 704-536-6661 ext 425 |
Funding to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families |
Mecklenburg County |
Income less than $65,000 per yr, documentation that all other resources have been attempted. |
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First In Families Sandhills PO Box 773 Southern Pines, NC 28388 1-800-909-9272 |
Funding to individuals of all ages |
Anson, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond counties |
Contact for current information and guidelines. |
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First In Families Smoky Mountain PO Box 256 Marble, NC 28905 877-835-3555 |
Funding for individuals | Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain counties | Contact Resource Coordinator for current information on available funds. |
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First In Families Southern Piedmont 102 E. Franklin St. Monroe, NC 28112 704-226-5111 |
Funding for individuals | Union, Cabarrus, Stanly, Rowan, Davidson counties | Contact for current information and guidelines |
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First In Families Southeastern NC 5041 New Center Dr. Suite 108 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-350-2737 |
Funding for individuals |
Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender counties |
Contract for current information and guidelines. Written application required, funds not to exceed $500 per request. |
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First In Families Triad 1006 S. Marshall St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336-777-0076 Ext 219 |
Funding to individuals with developmental disabilities, mental retardation or traumatic brain injuries |
Davie, Forsyth, Stokes counties |
Individual can not live in licenses care facility, total family income not to exceed $65,000 per year after taxes. |
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First In Families Wake County Community Partnerships 3522 Haworth Dr. Raleigh, NC 27609 |
Children and adults with disabilities and limited financial resources. |
Wake County |
Application required, also provide information and referrals for other local services. |
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Ford Motor Assistance Program Mobility Financing 800-952-2248 Voice 800-833-0312 TTY |
Long term financing for purchase of Ford vehicles for qualified borrowers. |
US |
Application process, income based. |
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Foundation for the Carolinas 217 S. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 704-973-4500 |
Scholarships |
Cabarrus, Cleveland, Iredell, Lexington, Lincoln, |
Variety of scholarships, contact Foundation for current information and to request an application. |
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General Motors Mobility Program PO Box 5053 Troy, MI 48007 800-323-9935 Voice 800-833-9935 TTY |
Financing for adaptive driving equipment, maximum of $1,000 |
US |
Reimbursement program to purchase and install adaptive equipment for
individuals with disabilities who purchase a General Motors vehicle.
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Hear In America PO Box 436828 Louisville, KY 40423 800-286-6149 |
Reduced prices for selected hearing aids for retired teachers |
US |
Application required; contact Hear In America for list of local providers that participate in the program |
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Hear Now Starkey Hearing Foundation 6700 Washington Ave. South Eden Prairie, MN 55344 800-648-4327 |
Provides hearing aids for individuals with very limited financial resources and limited family support. |
US |
$100 processing fee for each hearing aid funding application. Fee is non-refundable under any circumstance, income based, and requires proof of other attempts for funding. |
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HIKE Now C/o Board Secretary 10115 Cherry Hill Place Spring Hill, FL 34608 352-688-2579 |
Funding to purchase assisted listening devices and hearing aids for children under age 20 with hearing loss |
US |
Submit application with prescription from physician or audiologist and document financial need. |
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Roberts Miller Fund Community Foundation Gaston County PO Box 123Gastonia, NC 28053 704-864-0927 |
Roberts Miller Fund provides funds for medical equipment for children < 18 yrs old |
NC |
Income based, application available on website (see Grant Seekers, then Roberts Miller Children Fund |
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Miracle Ear Children’s Foundation PO Box 59261Minneapolis, MN 55459 800-234-5422 |
Funding for hearing aids and hearing support services for children 16 yrs old or younger. |
US |
Application required; include medical documentation, income $20,000 - $45,000 |
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Modest Needs Foundation 150 W. 22nd St. 5th Floor NY, NY 10011 |
Funds for emergency expenses, max of $1,000 per request. |
US |
No phone applications, apply on website, proof of need required. |
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Multiple Sclerosis Society Central North Carolina 2211 West Meadowview Road, Suite 30 Greensboro, NC 27407 1-800-FIGHTMS Eastern North Carolina 3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 210 Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: 919-834-0678 www.nationalmssociety.org/nct |
Information and referral for local resources |
NC |
Contact local chapter for funding options. |
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Muscular Dystrophy Association 3 Regional Offices serve NC Raleigh 919-783-0222 Greensboro 336-856-1591 Charlotte 704-527-0701 |
Funds for clinic visits at UNC, Duke; funds for purchase of wheelchairs, leg braces, and communication devices and for repair of devices. |
NC |
Funding for individuals with muscular dystrophy and related medical conditions. |
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National Spinal Chord Injury Association 3475 W. Chester Pike Suite 230 Newtown Square, PA 19073 800-642-8399 |
Funding to individuals with spinal chord injuries. |
US |
Website maintains database of funding options. |
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O’Berry Center Foundation PO Box 1157 Goldsboro, NC 27533 919-581-4014 |
Funding for AT, durable medical goods, vehicle modifications, not to exceed $5,000. |
Wayne County and 16 counties in SE North Carolina |
Application required with copies of evaluations and a list of other attempts to obtain funding. |
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Reaching Avery Ministry (RAM) 828-733-5127 |
Adults |
Avery County |
Funding for prescription medicines, max of $50 every 6 months |
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Rebuilding Together/Triangle Kevin Polk 2425 Springfield Park. Dr. Raleigh, NC 27614 919-345-8516 |
Provide materials and labor for home modifications( ramps, bathrooms, install doors) |
Wake, Durham, Chatham Counties |
Call for qualification requirements. Work is done at no cost to individual |
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Sertoma International 1912 E. Meyer Blvd Kansas City, MO 64312 816-333-8300 |
Scholarships for tuition, books, supplies for students with hearing loss ($1,000) or communication disorders ($2,500) | US | Application information, qualification requirements and deadlines are posted on website. |
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Shriner’s Hospital for Children 800-237-5055 |
Medical services at their pediatric specialty hospitals for children less than 18 yrs. old |
US | Contact the Care Coordinators at Shriner’s for an application and how to obtain sponsorship of local Shrine Temple. |
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State Employees Association of North Carolina PO Drawer 27727 Raleigh, NC 27611 |
Scholarships to SEANC members and their families | NC | Scholarships based on financial need or merit; application is on website. |
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Emanuel Sternberger Educational Fund PO Box 1735 Greensboro, NC 27402 336-292-7899 |
Interest free student loans for full time students. | Triad area only. | Can apply during Junior or Senior year of college or as graduate student. April 20th deadline |
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Toyota Mobility Assistance Local Toyota Dealer Toyota Financial Services Customer Service Ctr. 800-874-8822 |
Provides
maximum of $1,000 for installation of adaptive equipment and extended loans for purchase or lease of new Toyota vehicles. |
US | Requires
credit approval for long term mobility financing for people with disabilities. Cash reimbursement for installation of adaptive equipment. |
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Travelers Protective Association Trust (TPA) 3755 Lindell Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108-3476 314- 371-0533 |
Financial aid to children and adults who are deaf or hearing impaired and scholarships for students who are deaf or hearing impaired. Deadline March 1st of each year; scholarships. | US | Funding for mechanical devices, medical or specialized treatment or specialized education as well as speech classes, note takers, interpreters, etc. directly related to hearing impairment. Applications for aid and scholarships are posted on website. |
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Triangle Community Foundation 100 Park Offices Suite 209 PO Box 12834 RTP, NC 27709 919-549-9840 |
Scholarships | Durham County | Cerebral Palsy fund is no longer active. Only funding for individuals is scholarship program. |
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United Way of Asheville and Buncombe Counties 50 South French Broad Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 828-252-4357 |
Information and referrals to 3,000 agencies in the area. | Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania counties | Database of services provided in the 3 target counties. |
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Volunteer Avery County 828-737-0718 |
Funding for older adults | Avery County | Funding for emergency needs |
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Watauga Hunger Coalition 826-262-1628 |
Older Adults | Watauga County | Funding for medications |
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WE CARE of Watauga County 826-264-1237 |
All ages | Watauga County | Coordinates funding provided by local churches, call in the mornings to request information for WE CARE |
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John Wellons Foundation PO Box 1254Dunn, NC 28334 910-892-0436 |
Scholarships | Harnett County | Application required |
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Wheelchair Foundation 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle Danville, CA 94506 817-378-8839 |
Accepts request for placement of used wheelchairs | US | Submit written request for a used wheelchair, specific details are posted on the website |
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Winston-Salem Foundation 860 W. Fifth St. Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336-725-2382 Ext. 109 |
No funding to individuals | NC | Funding only to 501 (c ) (3) non-profit organizations |