There are many charities, grants, and trusts available who can support individuals with the additional costs that living with a disability brings. FOP Friends is not a grant-making charity and is not able to offer financial support to individuals or families. However, we have compiled a list of some sources of funding as a starting point for people.
Please take some time to check the eligibility for the grant before you apply. You may also need to apply to more than one funder in order to secure the money required.
The links take you to external websites. We have provided these links in good faith. However, we cannot accept any liability for the content of external websites.
You are strongly advised to check the suitability of these sites before you provide any personal, medical, or financial information.
The Harold & Elaine Kaplan Quality of L.I.F.E Awards
This Award is the only grant that is available exclusively to those living with FOP. It is available to those living in the UK. It is granted by a committee, facilitated by the IFOPA. Anyone with a confirmed diagnosis is welcome to apply. There are two application cycles per year.
Every person with FOP is entitled to a grant of $1,800, with the recipient deciding if they want to use the grant all at once, or in smaller increments across a number of years.
Foundations is the National Body for Disabled Facilities Grant and Home Improvement Agencies in England. They are contracted by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to oversee a national network of nearly 200 home improvement agencies (HIAs) and handyperson providers across the country.
Before commencing any building works, visit their website for specialist advice and guidance. Most of which is provided free of charge.
ILF Scotland was established in July 2015 following the UK Government’s closure of the UK ILF, to safeguard the rights of disabled people in Scotland to live independent lives. The fund enables disabled people with high support needs to choose to live in their communities.
ILF Transition Fund
The ILF Transition Fund is focused on supporting young disabled people, aged between 16 to 25, who are at an important transitional stage in their lives. It aims to promote independence, community participation, social inclusion and confidence amongst young disabled people, improving outcomes to help make a smoother transition from childhood into adulthood.
If you have a disability and cannot get around your property, or use all the facilities, it may be possible to get adaptations carried out to make your home more suitable for you.
Whether you rent or own your own home, you might be able to get help for any adaptations through the ENABLE – Support for Independent Living scheme, supported by the Welsh Government.
Independence at Home supports people of all ages living at home with a disability or long term illness. They provide small grants for people who need financial help towards the cost of improving someone’s independence, comfort, safety, and quality of life at home.
“Lightning Reach is a one-stop online grants portal transforming how people in financial hardship access support. The portal is free to use for individuals seeking support and referral agencies. It enables individuals in financial hardship to find and apply for support across multiple providers, quickly, easily and securely.
If you’re struggling financially and need help with money, you may be eligible to apply for financial support such as grants, local schemes and discounted tariffs.
The secure Lightning Reach portal allows you to find and apply for support from multiple providers, quickly and easily.”
WellChild is a national charity that supports sick children. They have a list of grants and alternative sources of funding for specific requests. Visit their website for further information: www.wellchild.org.uk
Strongbones have been helping families and disabled children with complex needs alongside scoliosis, spina bifida, brittle bone disease or any other bone condition. Applicants must be under the age of 21. Their grant scheme for individuals is only available for disability equipment, manual wheelchairs, smart home technology, supportive seating and trikes. Up to 70% of the cost may be awarded.
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