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Mild Cognitive Impairment and Healthy Aging Quality of Life and Community Engagement Research Named Through Leadership Giving Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center Derfner-Lieberman Laboratory for Regenerative Rehabilitation Research Other Centers and Laboratories Ethics and Knowledge Sharing Institutional Review Board Kessler Foundation Learning Center Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Support Research that Changes Lives How Your Gift Makes a Difference DRIVEN BY PURPOSE, LEADING WITH IMPACT Building an Accessible, Inclusive World Through groundbreaking rehabilitation research, made possible by our study participants and donors, we advance recovery and foster independence for people with disabilities.
Join a community of dreamers and doers taking action to move research and people forward. volunteers have joined our research in the last ten years of our volunteers have joined more than one study research sessions completed in the last five years active rehabilitation research studies A community of dreamers and doers Kessler Foundation is a community of dreamers and doers advancing inclusion through innovative research.
Our renowned scientists develop and test novel interventions that maximize recovery and expand opportunities for people with disabilities to engage actively in their homes, communities, and workplaces. This work supports people affected by traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, autism, and other neurological and developmental conditions.
Learn About the Foundation Our progress is made possible by the commitment of our research participants, the generosity of our donors, and the dedication of our scientists. Together, we are advancing recovery and independence for people with disabilities. Transforming What’s Possible Our research participants and donors help us redefine what’s possible in rehabilitation care and recovery.
Everyone in our life is raving about how well Maria is doing. They almost take for granted what she can do now. Husband of Maria, a Stroke Survivor and Kessler Foundation Research Participant So many autistic kids have immense talent and a strong desire to do more yet haven’t been given the opportunity.
This line of research makes that possible, and we’re so proud to be part of it. Mother of Kira, who is autistic Now I can continue full-time work with energy left to enjoy being with my family and friends and even go bowling.
Kessler Foundation research participant living with multiple sclerosis It’s a lot of hard work, but the Kessler Foundation team is incredible and putting in tremendous effort alongside me as I strive to regain function. Even if my progress is modest, I’m part of a solution that will ultimately help everyone with spinal cord injury.
Spinal Cord Injury Survivor and Epidural Spinal Stimulation Research Participant As a veteran, I understand the value of service. As a research participant, I understand the value of scientific discovery. Rehabilitation research gave me the opportunity to move forward, adapt to new challenges, and continue contributing to my community.
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Thanks to donors like you, people like me can contribute to a growing body of knowledge, collective knowledge, that will surely impact the science and understanding of healthy aging. Seasoned Traveler and Kessler Foundation Research Participant Easy-to-read Real-Life Science summaries explain how our research applies to everyday health, work, and living.
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Grants from the Kessler Foundation is a grant from Kessler Foundation that funds groundbreaking rehabilitation research aimed at improving outcomes for people with disabilities. The foundation supports scientists studying traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, autism, and other neurological and developmental conditions. Research grants focus on translating laboratory findings into real-world solutions that maximize recovery, mobility, cognition, community engagement, and independence. The Kessler Foundation operates a Postdoctoral Fellowship Program and multiple named research centers. Specific grant amounts and application deadlines vary by program; applicants are encouraged to contact the foundation directly to inquire about open funding opportunities.
Kessler Foundation Community Employment Grants is a grant from Kessler Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations promoting employment and workforce inclusion for individuals with disabilities. Kessler Foundation is dedicated to advancing rehabilitation research and expanding opportunities for people with disabilities — including those affected by traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, autism, and other neurological conditions — to engage actively in their workplaces and communities. The Community Employment Grants support nonprofits that create pathways to employment and economic independence for people with disabilities. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations in Georgia. Grants are available up to $250,000; check the Kessler Foundation website for current deadline and application information.
The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest is a competitive program from Social Capital Inc. that funds youth-led community improvement projects in Greater Boston. Teams of high school students in grades 9 through 12 residing in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, or Suffolk counties develop project ideas through coaching from local professionals, then pitch their proposals to a live panel of judges. Winning teams receive $1,000 to $2,000 in grant funding to execute their community-strengthening visions. The program builds career skills including public speaking, project management, and team collaboration, while cultivating cross-socioeconomic connections among peers and mentors throughout the region.
The System Innovations Grant (Youth Opportunities Fund) is a multi-year funding opportunity from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that supports collaborative projects working to understand and strengthen systems so they function better for young people. Grants of up to $1,250,000 over five years fund collaboratives of two or more Ontario-based nonprofits aiming to create lasting systemic change that expands opportunities for youth ages 12 to 29, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous, Black, and other racialized youth facing systemic barriers. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations incorporated for at least five years in Ontario with a mandate to serve youth, forming a formal collaborative. Indigenous- and Black-led organizations and collaboratives are prioritized. Applications were due March 11, 2026—check the Ontario Trillium Foundation website for upcoming intake cycles.
Improving Veteran Mental Health Grant Program is a grant from The Cigna Group Foundation that funds nonprofits providing housing stability and wraparound support services to improve the mental health of military veterans. The Foundation committed $9 million over three years addressing housing instability and its mental health impacts, as an estimated 40,000 veterans go without shelter nightly and 1.5 million are at risk of homelessness. Funded programs include mortgage and rental assistance, employment re-entry training, and housing development for veterans. Eligible nonprofits must leverage evidence-informed programs and align with at least one goal: increasing permanent housing, improving housing affordability, or enhancing wraparound services for veterans transitioning from shelters.