The Harry Allen Gregg Foundation provides grants to help the people of New Hampshire with disabilities and their families cover the cost of needed products and services.
Donor Name: Harry Allen Gregg Foundation
State: New Hampshire
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/25/2023
Size of the Grant: $1200
Details:
As one of the few charitable foundations to provide funds directly to individuals, the Harry Allen Gregg Foundation has made over 8,000 grants totaling more than $3 million.
Opportunities for grant support include home modifications, educational services, adaptive equipment, therapeutic recreation, medical bills and technology. The Harry Allen Gregg Foundation strives to help improve a person’s quality of life by providing funds that will enhance their independence.
Funding Information
- Grants are limited to $1200 but are often less as award amounts are dependent upon the number of requests received each quarter
- Funds may be requested for a broad range of purposes, but must specifically benefit the individual for whom funds are sought.
Examples of Acceptable Requests
Examples of acceptable purposes include, but are not limited to:
- Costs (up to $500) of non-reimbursed medical or therapy treatments not covered by insurance or other programs
- Continuing education or career development opportunities
- Specialty equipment services or supplies
- Respite services to the recipient or caregivers
- Computers (up to $500) and adaptive software
- Camp tuition and recreational activities – applications for camp tuition or recreational activities are reviewed and awarded on an ongoing basis starting in February. The funds go quickly; applications submitted early in the year are more likely to be funded
- Vocational, academic classes or specialized (requiring vehicle modifications or specialized instruction) driver evaluation and training
- Modifications to living area, work site or vehicle (vehicle repairs up to $500 with written estimate with limit of two grants)
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals and/or their families with physical, developmental or emotional disabilities. The person receiving the award must be a New Hampshire resident. Grants are awarded for people with the following disabilities:
- Physical Disability
- A Physical Disability is a condition that presents a long-term barrier to independently accomplishing tasks of daily living including walking and driving. People with temporary conditions expected to improve or are sufficiently controlled with medication or treatment such as a broken bone, asthma, recovery from surgery or short-term illness would not qualify.
- Emotional Disability – Adults
- Adults diagnosed with a Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) which includes schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and borderline personality disorder are eligible.
- Emotional Disability – Children
- Eligible diagnoses for children are broader but must constitute a significant mental health issue that impacts their daily level of functioning.
- Intellectual, Cognitive, Learning or Developmental Disability
- People with acquired intellectual/cognitive disabilities from brain injury, dementia or who are identified with a developmental disability or delay or significant learning disability by an MD, social service agency or other qualified medical or human service entity may be eligible for Harry Gregg funds.
- Physical Disability
For more information, visit Harry Allen Gregg Foundation.
