Keep Moving Forward (KMF) Grants

Keep Moving Forward (KMF) Grants is sponsored by Triumph Foundation. The Triumph Foundation provides Keep Moving Forward (KMF) Grants to individuals with spinal cord injuries. These grants can be used for adaptive equipment, home modifications, and therapeutic activities to inspire individuals to continue moving forward in their lives.

Keep Moving Forward Grant | Triumph Foundation Keep Moving Forward Grant Triumph’s Keep Moving Forward Grant is for people with spinal cord injury that have inadequate health insurance coverage and financial hardship to receive necessary equipment and services that will help them triumph over obstacles they face and enhance their quality of life.

Categories of qualified requests by priority: Adaptive Equipment for Activities of Daily Living- ex: wheelchairs, commodes, etc. Home Modifications- ex: ramps, bathroom remodel, widen doorways, etc. Return to Work/Community- ex: vehicle modifications, assistive computer technology, etc. Therapy/Recreational Activities- ex: rehabilitation services, armcycle, standing frame, gym membership, etc. Funding priority is given to Southern California residents.

We do NOT accept out-of-state applications for non-critical items such as: hand controls, scooter attachments, major home modifications, custom-built ramps, or items not directly related to mobility, safety, or medical necessity. Maximum Grant Awarded is $2,000 when funds are available and are paid directly to the vendor (no cash assistance to individuals or reimbursements).

Partial Payments toward larger items (i.e. vehicles) will not be considered unless all payments are already in place for the total amount. For example, if requesting $2,000 toward a $20,000 purchase, you must have already obtained $18,000 to complete the transaction. In-person therapy session grants are only available to applicants whose injury occurred within the past 2 years and who received less than 6 weeks of rehabilitation.

Technology grants for the purposes of returning to school/work have a $600 grant maximum. Individuals applying for a grant must reside in the United States of America. Individuals are only eligible for assistance every other year.

In order to be considered, applicants must complete all applicable questions on the below application form. All grant applications are reviewed by Triumph Foundation’s Board of Directors. Grant requests will be responded to via email within 30-60 days.

Application Form Grants and Equipment " * " indicates required fields State / Province* Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah U.S. Virgin Islands Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Europe Armed Forces Pacific Cause of injury * Cause of injury* Vehicular Fall Violence Sports/Recreation Activities Medical/Surgical Disease/Disorder Cancer Congenital Other How did you hear about the Triumph Foundation Individual Grant Program?

* Please write a bio that describes how you were injured, the degree of your disability and how it affects your everyday life, how you currently stay active, any other factors that you wish to be taken into consideration (health factors, living arrangements, family issues etc.), and how this grant, if awarded, will help you triumph * What is your annual household income?

* Describe your sources of financial support * Please upload a copy of two previous years of Federal Tax Returns or Proof of Income or SSI SSDI letter from Social Security. Accepted file types: doc, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 1 GB.

Have you been interviewed by a Triumph Ambassador * Have you been interviewed by a Triumph Ambassador* Yes No Please upload letter from doctor verifying SCI. * Accepted file types: doc, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 1 GB.

iOS (Apple mobile device) Users! BEFORE taking pictures and uploading to this form, make sure your camera capture setting is set to "Most Compatible." See instructions in the "Capturing this media" section HERE NOTE: If this setting is updated on your device, you must retake the photos before uploading them to this form.

Please upload a full-body picture of applicant. * Accepted file types: doc, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 1 GB.

Amount of funding for which you are applying? (up to $2000) * What is the total cost of the item/service you are requesting? * If it’s greater than our maximum award of $2,000, do you have any additional funding in place?

* * Which program(s) are you applying for? Check all that apply * Adaptive Equipment for Activities of Daily Living Therapy/Recreational Activities Adaptive Equipment for Activities of Daily Living Please give a detailed description of which you are applying. Please include the manufacturer’s name, model number (s), specific measurements and any other additional information that will help identify the piece of equipment.

* Please provide a direct link to the item you are requesting. If not applicable, put N/A. * Please upload quote for item/service requested.

* Accepted file types: doc, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 1 GB. Please give a brief explanation of how the equipment for which you are applying would impact your life * Do you currently have this type of adaptive equipment?

* When did you purchase it? * Did you receive any financial aid to purchase the equipment? * Have you applied for any other financial aid in order to acquire this equipment or service?

* What did you apply for and from which organizations? * What is the status of this/these application(s)? * If granted this equipment, how often would you use it?

* What, if any, are the limitations to your use of this equipment? * Are you applying for a ramp? * Please upload an image of the area a ramp is needed for * Accepted file types: doc, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max.

file size: 1 GB. Please give a detailed description of which you are applying. Please include pictures, measurements, and any other additional information that will help us understand your accessibility needs.

* Please give a brief explanation of how the home modification for wheelchair accessibility which you are applying would impact your life. * Please upload quote for item/service requested and/or picture of barrier. * Accepted file types: doc, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max.

file size: 1 GB. Have you gotten a quote from a contractor? * When did you receive it?

* Do you own the house or residence? * If not, who owns the property? * How long do you plan to live there?

* Have you applied for any other financial aid to help with the construction costs? * What did you apply for and from which organizations? * What is the status of this/these application(s)?

* If given access, how often would you use it? * What, if any, are the limitations to your use of this equipment? * Please give a detailed description and a direct link (if applicable) of which you are applying.

Please include your goal(s), what type of barriers you are facing to pursue it further, what our assistance will enable you to accomplish, and any other additional information that will help identify the piece of equipment. Note, grants for technology, such as laptops, have a grant maximum of $600. * Are you applying for hand controls?

* Please upload an image of your driver's license * Accepted file types: doc, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 1 GB. Please upload an image of your driver's training certificate * Accepted file types: doc, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max.

file size: 1 GB. Please upload quote for item/service requested. Please do not submit screenshots of your requested item.

* Accepted file types: doc, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 1 GB. What, if any, are the limitations to your reintegrate back into the workforce/community following our assistance?

* Please give a brief explanation of how for which you are applying would impact your life. * Are you currently employed or going to school? * Please describe your 1 year, 5 year, and 10 year goals * Have you applied for any other financial aid in order to acquire help?

* What did you apply for and from which organizations? * What is the status of this/these application(s)? * If granted how long until your goal is realized?

* Therapy/Recreational Activities Important Eligibility Notice: Therapy session grants are only available to applicants whose injury occurred within the past 2 years and who received less than 6 weeks of rehabilitation. If you do not meet these criteria, you may still apply for therapy-related equipment or a gym membership. What type of therapy-related support are you looking for?

In-person therapy sessions with a licensed provider Therapy-related equipment (adaptive equipment, home devices, etc.) Gym or fitness center membership Eligibility Reminder: Therapy session grants are only available if: Your injury occurred within the last 2 years You received less than 6 weeks of rehabilitation If you do not meet the above criteria, you may still apply for therapy-related equipment or a gym membership.

Do you confirm that you are within 2 years of your injury and received fewer than 6 weeks of therapy? * Yes, I meet the requirements No, I’d like to continue with equipment or gym support instead Thank you for confirming. Based on your response, please continue your application for therapy-related equipment or a gym membership — both of which are still eligible for funding.

How many weeks of rehabilitation did you receive after your injury? Please give a detailed description of the therapy-related support you are applying for to help us understand your request better. Please include the location, facility description, trainers name, brochure/resume, direct links to equipment, membership cost, and any other additional information that will help us understand the training program or equipment item.

* Please upload quote for item/service requested. Please do not submit screenshots * Accepted file types: doc, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 1 GB.

Please give a brief explanation of how the equipment or exercise program for which you are applying would impact your life. * Please describe your Therapeutic Exercise history, milestones, and goals. * Please describe your current training regiment?

Please include your 1 month, 3 month, 9 month and 1 year goals. * Do you currently train in the program for which you are applying? * How long have you been involved in the training?

* What is your training goal? * Did you receive any financial aid to get involved? If so, from what organization?

If granted, how often would you attend? * How do you plan to sustain your training program after the grants funds are exhausted? * Have you ever applied for any other financial aid in order get this service?

* What did you apply for and from which organizations? * What is the status of this/these application(s)? * I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and ability, the information included in this application is accurate * Sign me up!

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