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Max Funding
Up to $2K
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Application Due Date
Jan 23, 2026
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Funder Details:
Funder Type:
Public
Funding Frequency:
Annual Grant
Use of Funds:
Programs/Projects
Funding Duration:
Microgrant
Application Type
Full Application
Eligibility:
✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations
Program Areas:
Disabilities, Employment, Job Training
Locations:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, 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, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington DC, Puerto Rico
About The Grant
Global Down Syndrome Foundation Employment Award – This grant supports nonprofit organizations that create or expand meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome.
Award applications must be submitted with a specific employee or employment program in mind. Examples of successful awards include underwriting for a hire, job coach, expanded hours, and vendors who employ or are run by people with Down syndrome.
Awards of up to $2,000 help fund job coaching, paid positions, and inclusive workplace initiatives that promote independence and empowerment.
Requirements
Only organizations that are designated 501(c)(3) by the IRS can apply, or if located outside of the US, equivalent proof of government non-profit charitable status.
Applicant must be a GLOBAL Organization Member (to join or to learn more about memberships details and benefits, go to globaldownsyndrome.org/global-membership/).
Grantor Information:
Name:
Global Down Syndrome Foundation
Type:
Public
Contact:
Email: info@globaldownsyndrome.org
Phone: 303.321.6277
More Info:
Restrictions:
Restricted