Grants
A Bed for Izzy
This organization helps raise funds for safety beds. Must be a Missouri resident.
Chive Charities
https://recipients.chivecharities.org/register
A 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting underserved veterans, military families, first responders, and rare medical diagnosees with life-changing grants.
Each week, we provide critical grants for individuals with life-altering or life-threatening needs. From therapy equipment like adaptive tricycles and robotic walkers to service dogs, wheelchair-accessible vans, and a wide range of mobility items, Chive Charities fills the gaps where insurance and other resources cannot.
enGAGE Mobility (Vans)
https://engagemobility.org/requests/
Offers grant funding to MO residents with children up to age 21 needing accessible transportation. Grant amounts vary, payable to a mobility dealership or vendor.
Information about conversion options, dealerships, etc at https://engagemobility.org/resources-2/
Lori’s Voice
https://lorisvoice.my.site.com/assistance/s/
Mission Statement: Providing financial assistance to support and enrich the lives of children with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases.
MO Better Foundation
https://form.123formbuilder.com/4378299
This grant provides assistance for helps Missourians with physical disabilities by providing funds to purchase items that assist in daily living, particularly those related to technology, transportation, and mobility, acting as a "gap funder" when other resources are insufficient. You cannot apply for assistance "with (i) purchase of adapted vans (ii) medications, (iii) medical equipment, (iiii) medical supplies (v) equipment used in therapy."
MOKAT
https://at.mo.gov/kids-assistive-technology/
The Kids Assistive Technology program (KAT) can provide limited funding for assistive technology, vehicle access modifications, and some home access modifications for children under age 21. Applications for children in families of lower income receive priority. Apps are open year round, but website tells if funds are available or not. There are a funder of last resort. Examples of what they do and don’t fund and qualifications are online. Apps must be printed and mailed.
United Healthcare Childrens Foundation
Our mission at UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is to provide medical grants that enhance the quality of life for children across the United States. These grants give kids the care they need by helping with medical expenses not covered, or not fully covered, by their family’s commercial health insurance.
Parent Tip: "This grant was quick and easy. We received $1500 towards a wheel-chair modified van."