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BAMFORD-LAHEY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

The Foundation was established in July of 2000 for the purpose of conducting and supporting programs that will enhance the linguistic, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children.

At this time, the Foundation is most interested in projects designed to enhance the language development of children who have difficulty learning their native language. Of particular interest are projects that focus on:

• Development and evaluation of intervention strategies
• Use of technology in language assessment, intervention, and research
• Influence of health, in particular nutrition, on language learning
• Dissemination of information to parents and professionals
• Simulation of applied research in the area of developmental language disorders

Projects for children with cognitive, emotional, attention-deficit, motor or sensory disorders will not be considered unless the project has implications for language learning for children who do not have such problems. The same criterion applies to projects related to typical or bilingual language development. Projects must have broad impacts beyond meeting the needs of a single organization or community. Initial contact with the foundation is through a letter of intent to apply, submitted online. The Bamford-Lahey Children’s Foundation will not review unsolicited proposals nor will it respond to inquiries by mail or phone.

Funds: annually one or two grants of $20,000

Application deadline: accepts letters of intent year-round

Contact: Bamford-Lahey Children's Foundation, 2995 Woodside Road, Suite 400, Woodside, CA 94062

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LEARNING DISABILITIES FOUNDATION

The Learning Disabilities Foundation of America accepts proposals to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults with learning disabilities.

Projects may focus on: innovative research into the causes, the prevention and/or the alleviation of learning disabilities; distinctive public awareness programs to advance public understanding of the needs of persons with learning disabilities; innovative programs to advance the competence of persons with learning disabilities, and the support skills of their families, professional advisors and employers.

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and LDA committees with written letter of approval from their local LDA.

Funds: Varies by program and need.

Application Deadline: March 15th

Contact: Learning Disabilities Association of America, 4156 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 12234-1349; Phone: 412-344-0224

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MANUEL D. & RHODA MAYERSON FOUNDATION

The Manuel D. & Rhoda Mayerson Foundation is an independent foundation with primary interest in funding programs for youth, and people with disabilities and education. The foundation also is interested in arts education. Overall, it hopes to support the lives of children by supporting critical, direct services and teachers and parents in their roles as major players in child development.

Funds: Varies

Application deadline: Ongoing

Contact: (513) 621-7500

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THE SPECIAL HOPE FOUNDATION

The Special Hope Foundation provides financial support to organizations that champion the causes of physically, mentally, and developmentally disabled children and adults. Preference will be given to projects and programs that focus on inclusion based education and research, however, any program or project that exhibits a unique, innovative, or distinct approach in addressing the needs of the disabled community could be considered.

Funds: Grants range from $20,000 to $50,000.

Application Deadline: Rolling for online, pre-application questionnaires.

Contact: The Special Hope Foundation, Attention: Lynne O'Hara, 2225 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94303; (650) 644-5376. Email: proposals@specialhope.org

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U.S. AIRWAYS COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS

The mission of the US Airways Education Foundation, Inc. is to support education initiatives in communities the airline serves by promoting employee engagement and funding college scholarships to dependents of airline employees and community education grants to nonprofit organizations.

The US Airways Education Foundation, Inc. will consider providing grants to non-profit organizations that propose educational programs that include any of the following criteria:

• Educational programs that respond to the special needs of disadvantaged or disabled individuals
• Educational programs that teach or enhance social responsibility
• Educational programs that facilitate parental and/or community involvement
• Educational programs that enhance academic achievement

Funds: Up to $5,000

Application deadline: August 1

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