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Funder Type
Private Foundation
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IT Classification
A - Primarily intended to fund technology
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Authority
North Dakota Assistive
Summary
The Possibilities Grant was established for the sole purpose of purchasing assistive technology devices and services for people residing in North Dakota and Moorhead, MN who have a clearly established need for assistive technology, have needs not met by other funding programs, and meet the eligibility criteria set forth in the application.
Individuals that are impacted by a disability and/or aging often have assistive technology needs and expenses that are above and beyond what insurance and other funding programs will cover. This is where the Possibilities Grant steps in. With the funds raised, this program has been able to help eligible applicants purchase vision equipment, daily living aids, smart home devices, computer access tools, vehicle modifications, and more.
History of Funding
None is available
Additional Information
This program is intended to be a last resort, and cannot supplant other public funding avenues (e.g., insurance, Vocational Rehabilitation or public schools). Award payments will be made directly to the vendor unless unusual circumstances dictate otherwise.
If a certain entity is required to pay for assistive technology, this program will not cover it. For example, assistive technology required by law to be purchased by a school will not be funded by this grant. In addition, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices will not be funded as they are paid for by most insurances; this includes tablets with AAC apps for communication purposes. This program also will not cover hearing aids. Alternative hearing devices such as the Pocket Talker or Comfort Duett are still eligible under this program.
The funds awarded are treated as grants and are not expected to be repaid. However, if the assistive technology is no longer needed by the grantee, it should be returned to North Dakota Assistive to be added to The Equipment Reuse Program.
Eligibility Details
Eligible applicants are individuals who meets all the following criteria noted below and those who submit an application on such individuals' behalf:
- The individual has a documented need for assistive technology.
- The individual resides in North Dakota or Moorhead, Minnesota.
- The individual does not qualify for the purchase of assistive technology through private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or under other programs such as the school system, Vocational Rehabilitation, or Medicaid Waiver.
- The individual meets income guidelines detailed in the application, which range from an annual income of not more than $51,040 for a single person household to no more than $140,640 for a six person household.
Deadline Details
Applications are reviewed six times per year, meaning applications are to be submitted by February 1st, April 1st, June 1st, August 1st, October 1st, or December 1st annually.
Award Details
There will be no cap set on the amount that may be requested, but it is expected awards will not exceed $2,000. There is no matching requirement, however, this program may be used to match another funding source when necessary.
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