Charitable Grant Program (General Grants)

Charitable Grant Program (General Grants) is sponsored by Midwest Special Needs Trust. This program provides financial assistance grants to Missouri residents with a Social Security verifiable disability who are at or below the Federal Poverty Level.

Grants can be used for disability-related goods and services to supplement basic needs not covered by public benefits or other community resources, including medical and dental care, rehabilitative services, equipment, educational assistance, and specialized transportation.

Charitable Grant Program - Midwest Special Needs Trust Charitable Grant Overview For over 35 years, the Charitable Grant Program has focused on addressing needs that are not covered by public benefits or other community resources. Missourians living with a disability who are at or below the Federal Poverty Level, and deemed disabled by the Social Security Administration can apply for a grant, worth up to $2,000.

Grants are available to eligible individuals in all 114 counties. We work to improve the health, wellness and mobility of an often underserved population and embrace the opportunity to positively impact their lives. Eligibility | Missouri Residents are Eligible to Apply for a Grant if They: You must be a Missouri resident.

You must be deemed disabled by the Social Security Administration. A copy of your Social Security Benefit Verification letter is required. You must receive $15,960 or less in Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) a year.

Have not received a grant from MSNT within the last 12 months. ***If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, you are not eligible to apply. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you are not guaranteed a grant.

Have no other funding source available for the item or service requested such as, but not limited to, Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, or a special needs trust with MSNT or another trust organization. Types of Grants Available These funds are available to supplement basic needs by providing disability related goods and services which are beyond the financial means of the individual.

**Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and grant awards are made once each month. These funds are available for urgent medical and dental needs which require more immediate intervention. **Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and grant awards are made twice each month.