May 18, 2011
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation offers grants for the following programs:
Note: There is an online application that must be submitted to compete in these programs.
Brighter Tomorrow Grants provide individuals with MS with goods or services (valued at up to $1,000 per recipient) to improve their quality of life by enhancing safety, self-sufficiency, comfort, or well-being.
Recipients have received car repairs, ramps, wheelchairs, walkers,eyeglasses, computers, appliances, televisions, furniture, therapeutic
equipment, hobby supplies, retreats, and various home modifications.
To qualify, a person must be 18 years of age or older and diagnosed with MS or the parent of a minor child diagnosed with MS, and be a permanent U.S. resident. They must not have any other means of fulfilling the need they express.
The Computer Grant provides refurbished laptop or desktop computers for individuals with MS on limited or fixed incomes.
For more information about eligibility and the application process, call 1-888-6736287 or email support@msfocus.org or visit the website at http://www.msfocus.org/programs-activities.aspx