Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation supports innovative projects that help youth with disabilities develop the leadership and employment skills they need to succeed. MEAF will also consider projects to create tools that help break down barriers to employment and increase job opportunities for young people with disabilities entering the workforce, including returning veterans with disabilities.

MEAF supports projects from 501c3 organizations that:

• Develop youth leadership & employment skills, and/or create tools for employers that help break down barriers and increase employment opportunities for youth and veterans with disabilities

• Present an innovative approach that leads to measurable employment outcomes for youth with disabilities

• Are national in scope, or model projects that have a definite plan for national dissemination and replication

• Support U.S. youth with disabilities as the main beneficiary, or young veterans with disabilities transitioning to civilian life

• Promote the full inclusion of youth with disabilities alongside their peers without disabilities, and promote inclusive, competitive employment practices

• Have a well-defined evaluation, dissemination, and replication plan

How does MEAF define youth?

MEAF defines youth from birth through college-aged (about 26)

What is the average grant size?

Grants typically range from $10K to $100K/year, for one to two years.

MEAF accepts proposals between July 15 through November 1 every year for projects starting on or after April 1.