Stronger Together Grant Program

Stronger Together Grant Program is sponsored by Thomas E. Smith Foundation. This program provides financial support to individuals with disabilities living with paralysis to bridge gaps in care.

Grant Application | Thomas E. Smith Foundation Stronger Together Grant Program . The Stronger Together Grant provides financial support to bridge gaps in care for people with disabilities who are living with paralysis.

We help you access essential equipment, therapy, and home or vehicle modifications that support independence and quality of life. Grant funds are paid directly to therapy facilities, vendors, or equipment suppliers to ensure resources reach their intended purpose. Please review the eligibility criteria, application requirements, and communication expectations below.

This information will help you prepare a complete application and understand what to expect during the review process.

Applicant Eligibility Criteria You may be eligible if you: Are a person with a disability living with paralysis due to a spinal cord injury (all ages welcome) Can demonstrate financial need through supporting documentation Haven’t received funding from TESF in the past 12 months Are located in the United States Note : We cannot provide grants for political or religious purposes.

Vendor information is required for all applications: At least one vendor estimate or quote for your requested therapy, equipment, or modification This applies to all requests: home modifications, vehicle modifications, wheelchairs, therapy sessions, equipment, and assistive technology Applications without vendor documentation cannot be reviewed Home modifications: You must own your home Vehicle modifications: You must own your vehicle Equipment requests: We’re unable to fund used therapy or adaptive equipment Timing matters: We cannot reimburse costs you’ve already paid or provide funding for existing debt Contact us at info@thomasesmithfoundation.

org if your request details change after submission. What to Expect During The Review Process . We’ll stay in touch: If your application moves forward in our review process, we’ll send a scheduling email.

Your response matters: Please respond within two weeks of receiving our scheduling notification, or your application will be closed. Time zones: We’re based in Eastern Time (EST), but calendar invitations will automatically adjust to your local time zone. Please review this list of FAQs to learn more.

* Please note : Grant applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. All determinations are dependent on available resources. Complete this form to apply for a Stronger Together Grant from the Thomas E.

Smith Foundation Applicant's Name (Required) Applicant's Email Address (Required) If different from your email Your Name Must be completed if you are applying on behalf of someone other than yourself Describe your relationship to the applicant Preferred Contact Number (Required) Please share the best phone # for us to reach you Applicant's Date of Birth (Required) State / Province / Region Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Christmas Island Cocos Islands Colombia Comoros Congo Congo, Democratic Republic of the Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Curaçao Cyprus Czechia Côte d'Ivoire Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Eswatini Ethiopia Falkland Islands Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern Territories Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guernsey Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Heard Island and McDonald Islands Holy See Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jersey Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Republic of Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Lao People's Democratic Republic Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Micronesia Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Norfolk Island North Macedonia Northern Mariana Islands Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestine, State of Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Pitcairn Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Réunion Saint Barthélemy Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Martin Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Sint Maarten Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Svalbard and Jan Mayen Sweden Switzerland Syria Arab Republic Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania, the United Republic of Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tokelau Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkmenistan Turks and Caicos Islands Tuvalu Türkiye US Minor Outlying Islands Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela Viet Nam Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Wallis and Futuna Western Sahara Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe Åland Islands Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability Date of Injury or Diagnosis (Required) Please select from one of the options below Less than 3 months ago 3-6 months ago 6-12 months ago 1-3 years ago 3-5 years ago More than 5 years ago Level of Injury Please select the highest level of spinal cord vertebra injured (if applicable) C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T10 T11 T12 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 Please describe what caused your injury or diagnosis (Required) Are you working with a social worker or case manager?

(Required) No Yes If you answered "Yes" on the last question, please complete this section: In a brief statement, tell us about yourself and some of your interests: (Required) How has your injury or diagnosis impacted your ability to work, socialize with friends and family, and live an independent life? (Required) Have you received a settlement or compensation as a result of your injury?

* (Required) No Yes Describe your sources of financial support and typical expenses (SSI, Employment, Other Grants, etc.) (Required) Please note: Grant recipients may be asked to provide supporting documentation such as tax returns or letters of determination Describe additional resources, means, or methods you have pursued or will pursue to fund your request: (Required) What are you applying for?

(Required) Adaptive Driving Equipment (ie. hand controls) Bath / Shower Chair Bathroom Modifications Bed & Mattress Ceiling Lift Computer Elevator or Platform Wheelchair Lift Freestanding or Hoyer Lift Home Modifications Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Ramp Stair Lift Vehicle Modifications (ie.

vehicle conversion, wheelchair docking system, accessible seating options, etc.) Wheelchair Wheelchair Accessory or Modification Something Else Grant amount requested (Required) Please note: Maximum award is $25,000 Approximate total cost of item or project (Required) Have you been in contact with any vendors or service providers for a quote or estimate?

(Required) No Yes If you answered "Yes" on the last question, please complete this section: 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 Please upload a vendor-provided estimate, quote, or proposal here Max.

file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 3. Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

Please confirm the information included in this application is accurate to the best of your knowledge and ability as of the date signed below (Required) I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and ability, the information included in this application is accurate as of the date signed below. I also acknowledge that I am aware that if I receive a Thomas E. Smith Foundation grant, my name/image may be used by the Thomas E.

Smith Foundation for media and/or promotional purposes, and consent to being contacted directly in the future. Signature: (Required) Your typed name indicates your signed consent