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A grant for your child.

Estimated completion time: 15 to 20 minutes. All information is confidential and reviewed only by our grant committee. Submission does not guarantee funding.

Eligibility: JMDF currently provides grants to children under the age of 18 who reside in New York.

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Step 1 of 10 · Parent / Guardian Info

Section 1 · Parent / Guardian Info
Section 2 · Child Information
Section 3 · Requested Assistance

Please check all that apply.

Section 4 · Provider Information

If you have already identified a provider, share their details. If not, you may leave blank.

Section 5 · Child's Story

Please tell us about your child. We know your child is much more than a diagnosis. We'd love to learn who they are, what they enjoy, what makes them special, and the challenges they are currently facing.

Section 6 · Current Need
Section 7 · Financial Information
Approximate annual household income *
Financial circumstances (check all that apply)
Section 8 · Insurance Information
Section 9 · Supporting Documents

Attach any applicable documents. Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOCX. Max 10MB per file. Suggested documents:

  • Provider estimate or invoice
  • Psychological or neuropsychological evaluation
  • Insurance denial letter
  • Treatment recommendation
  • Tuition invoice
  • School acceptance letter
  • Other supporting documentation
    Section 10 · Consent

    By signing below, I certify that the information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

    I understand that:

    • Submission of this application does not guarantee funding.
    • The Foundation may request additional information.
    • Awarded funds may be paid directly to providers or schools.
    • I authorize the Foundation to communicate with listed providers solely to verify services and coordinate payment if necessary.

    What happens next

    The review process.

    1

    You submit

    Your application arrives securely at info@jmdf.org and is logged in our review system.

    2

    We review

    Our Grant Committee reads every application with care. We may follow up if we need clarification or additional documents.

    3

    You hear back

    Most families receive a funding decision within 2 to 4 weeks after a complete application is received.