1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
The Children with Special Needs (CSN) Fund is a program from the State of Michigan that provides financial assistance to Michigan families with children who have special needs. The fund helps cover costs for adaptive equipment, medical devices, home modifications such as wheelchair ramps and stairlifts, and other accommodations that support children with disabilities.
Eligible applicants are families with children with special needs residing in Michigan. Applications require a family letter explaining the need, a physician letter of medical necessity, documentation of assistance, and quotes or bids for the requested item. The program has funded projects including ceiling lift and stairlift installations with grants of approximately $50,000.
Specific grant amounts and deadlines vary by program type.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “State of Michigan” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Children with Special Needs Fund * Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Go to Frequently Asked Questions * Frequently Asked Questions BackFrequently Asked Questions Back to Children with Special Needs Fund Search is currently unavailable. Please try again later. ### Popular on michigan.
gov * Agriculture and Rural Development * Health and Human Services * View Assistance Programs Unsupported Browser Detected The web Browser you are currently using is unsupported, and some features of this site may not work as intended. Please update to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge to experience all features Michigan. gov has to offer.
1. [](https://www. michigan.
gov/csnfund "CSN Fund") lady's hands in front of laptop ## Application and Instructions [](https://www. michigan. gov/csnfund/-/media/Project/Websites/csnfund/new-adaptive-tricycle-order-form-2023.
pdf? rev=3d8f7e3b213647d0b92b1e3ad9311842&hash=63F521C06EF9E3E7A73771D12B9F1373) ### What's Needed for an Application?
* CSN Fund Application(Form DCH-1239) * Letter from the family explaining the need and reason for the request * Letter of medical necessity from the child's specialist explaining the need for the requested item * Documentation of Assistance (Form DCH-2423) * Bids/quotes for the item (see table on page 2 of the application) Additional Required Items _(if applicable)_ * Financial Assessment (Form DCH-1273) ~ **ONLY** if the child is not enrolled in CSHCS * Landlord Agreement (Form DCH-2424) ~ **ONLY** for wheelchair ramp or electrical upgrade on rental property * Rifton (or AMTRYKE) order form completed by OT/PT ~ **ONLY** if requesting a Rifton or AMTRYKE
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Families with children with special needs in Michigan. Specific eligibility for different types of assistance applies. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified (Ceiling and Stairlift Program received $50,000 grant) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Past winners and funding trends for this program