Learning Disabilities Foundation of America Grant

Overview

The Foundation provides funds for research and education and to broaden the base of public awareness in the field of Learning Disabilities. 

Applications must be for projects that conform to the mission of the Learning Disabilities Foundation of America by responding to an unmet need in the field of learning disabilities. Funds are granted for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes or for the identification, ongoing evaluation, education of and services for children and adults with learning disabilities.

Examples of project areas that fall within this philosophy: 

• Innovative research into the causes, the prevention and/or the alleviation of learning disabilities 
• Distinctive public awareness programs to advance public understanding of the needs of persons with learning disabilities 
• Innovative programs to advance the achievement of persons with learning disabilities, increase the support skills of their families, support academic and professional advisors, and enhance the understanding of learning disabilities by their colleagues and employer

Projects of national impact and projects that may be replicated are given preference.

Grants can only be made to an organization within the United States or any of its possessions exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code and contributions to which are tax deductible.