Hannah and Friends GRANT http://www.hannahandfriends.org/Grants.jsp   Hannah and Friends Nonprofit Foundation Improving the quality of life for children and young adults affected by Autism & Global Delays Hannah’s Helping Hand Grant Program Hannah & Friends is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation dedicated to providing a better quality of life for children and young adults affected by Autism and Global Delays. The Foundation will provide support for a program called Hannah’s Helping Hand (HHH), which will fund quality of life grants for needy families that care for children with developmental diseases. The HHH grants will provide low and moderate-income families with stipends that may be used for a wide variety of supports related to their child with a diagnosis of Developmental Disorders or Autism. Please read the information below and mail in the enclosed application. In order to qualify for a grant, a family must: Have a child with Developmental Disorders or Autism living at home. Meet the guidelines for financial need. This grant is specifically for low and moderate-income families. Priority will be given to families with a household income at or under $35,000 (for a family of four) although in special circumstances families with higher income will be considered. There will be a cut off based on the Federal Government guidelines for moderate income: · $42,000 for a family of 2 · $47,000 for a family of 3 · $52,000 for a family of 4 · $56,000 for a family of 5 · $60,000 for a family of 6 Priority will be given to families not currently receiving funding and those who are most in need. We may not be able to meet all requests. Please do not apply if your family income exceeds the above guidelines. Grant amounts: HHH Grants will range from $100.00 - $500.00. What you can ask for: You may apply to use the money for anything that improves the life of your child. Examples of possible uses of grant money: Adapted bicycle Membership to the YMCA Education consultant fees Camp tuition Puzzles and games Occupational therapy Social skills training Sensory Integration Vision services Music classes/instruments Educational Books and Videos Computer software Swimming lessons Physical therapy Horseback riding lessons Speech therapy Respite care Education conference fees Video games Training Materials Educational Advocacy Skating lessons Sports equipment Art classes Application process: To apply for funds, please complete the enclosed application form and return it to: Hannah & Friends  P.O. Box 1218 Granger, IN  46530 Feel free to explain any special circumstances regarding your need that may not be evident by completing the form. Once your application is received, it will be reviewed to determine if you meet the above guidelines. Applications will be processed as they come in, and decisions made within fourteen days. If your application is accepted we will contact you to arrange payment. If we cannot meet your request, you will receive a letter explaining the decision. Since there is a limited amount of money, please apply as soon as you can. The deadline for all  applications is October 31 Documentation: A family that receives money must send receipts or other proof of purchase (e.g. a form you may use to document your expenditures) for the agreed upon goods or services. Thank you notes: We also request that you send a note of thanks explaining how the funds were helpful to you. These notes are very important for us to let the foundation and donors know how beneficial these funds are to families. We will black out any names in your note to protect your privacy if we share your letter. Questions: Please email us through our contact link via   Contact  if you have any questions regarding this application. Special Thanks: This program was made possible by a grant from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inskip Automotive (Michael Brown, President), Lighthouse Computer Services (Tom Mrva, CEO), and CVS as well as other generous donors.   Download Application in Word Format Have I met you? My son is 4.....................Such a small world? Hi there, Jean..I am in Scott County too! I found the disclaimer where you can download the application form on the website. I don't know what made me click it, but they must have just added it, because there was nothign about it on the application Cardinal Hill made for me...Here is a copy of what shows when you click on the link to dl...   Hannah’s Helping Hand Grant Program Rhode Island And Indy only Please APPLICATION Hannah & Friends  P.O. Box 1218 Granger, IN  46530 DATE: CHILD’S NAME: DIAGNOSIS: PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE:   DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE REQUESTING A GRANT FOR: AMOUNT REQUESTED: $($100 - $500) Number of people (children and adults) living in your home including you: Check the box that reflects your total household income including all members of the household and all sources of income (earnings, Social Security, child support, public assistance, etc.): ____ Less than $25,000 $25,001 - $30,000 ____ $30,001 - $35,000 ____ $35,001 - $42,000 $42,001 - $47,000 ____ $47,001 - $52,000 ____ Less than $25,000 $25,001 - $30,000 ____ $52,001 - $56,000 ____ $56,001 or more Please let us know if there are any special circumstances that affect your need for this grant.   I certify that the information above is true.     Signature     Name (Please Print)   PLEASE RETURN THE APPLICATION FORM BY TO:   Applications must be received no later than October 31   Nonprofit Foundation  for children with Autism and Global Delays     chandlersmomma38637.3399768519Jean..I was wondering the same thing...it is possible! Where in Scott are you? I am in the HAmbrick Place subdivision ( I think they renamed it Bradford). My kiddos go to Western. PM me and let's figure out if we know one another! lol...Is your son in preschool? What school? Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!   I've been looking EXACTLY for something like this. Thanks Jean we all need help in some way are children deserve everthing there is to help them in this worldChandlersmomma, Welcome and BTW, I am in Scott County. I went to the site and tried to find the restrictions regarding states, I couldnt see it. Perhaps anyone interested in applying shoulg use the contact us site and ask for clarification? That is a shame if everyone cant apply, IMHO that is just not right....they will help specail needs kids, but only if they live in certain places....sigh....Hi...new here...got this information from Cardinal Hill Rehab in Lexington, KY. Was so excited...BUT when you pull up the information online, it states that it is for Rhode Island and INDY residents only. :( Just thought I would pass this along.Thanks Jean for the info.  I wish my ds had a written dx I would apply to get him a membership to the community center so he could swim.  He loves swim!    thank you, Jean. There are so many things that could help that I would have never thought of! We would definately fall into the income guidelines. Having lots of young gifts from God helps... I will look back into this when we have a diagnosis.
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