What They Are & Who Is Eligible

Individual Grants:

• Applicants must request specific modifications or equipment to apply for a Travis Roy Foundation grant; requests for "anything you can give" will not be considered.

• Examples of eligible items include upgrade and maintenance of wheelchairs, vehicle modifications (i.e., hand controls or lifts), home modifications including ramp and elevator installation, and other adaptive equipment.

  • PLEASE NOTE: Grants are not currently available towards the purchase of new or used vans; funds are available for modifications to existing vehicles.

• Grants are disbursed directly to suppliers of the desired equipment or modifications. Individuals making the grant application are required to submit estimates from potential suppliers. Please complete all sections of the application; incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Applications are accepted year-round and are considered at quarterly Trustee meetings.

• Grants typically range from $4,000 to $7,500; there is no minimum award.

Eligibility Requirements For Individual Grants:

• Assistance is awarded to paraplegics or quadriplegics paralyzed due to a spinal cord injury (Please Note: paralysis must be due to a spinal cord injury; paralysis due to other causes, such as MS or spina bifida, is not eligible).

• Applicants must demonstrate financial need and may be required to provide documentation.

• There is no age requirement.

• Applicants must reside in the United States.

How To Apply For An Individual Grant:

• Mail a completed grant application to:

Travis Roy Foundation

Attn: Brenda Taylor, Foundation Coordinator

111 Huntington Avenue

Prudential Center, 19th Floor

Boston, MA 02199-7613

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• NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Due to the volume of grant applications, we respectfully request no phone calls or emails inquiring about the status of applications. Grant recipients will be notified by phone or mail upon approval.