Apply for a Grant

If your organization is interested in applying for a grant from the Theresa Foundation that focuses on art, music, dance, drama, or recreation for children with special needs, please complete and submit a grant application for our consideration (link below).

DEADLINES:

  • January 15th (Spring/Summer Grants)

  • July 15th (Fall/Winter Grants)

To qualify for a GRANT, the following criteria must be met:

  • Applicant must be a non-profit organization or an individual applying for a service or support.

  • All programs must serve children with special needs. They may be inclusive programs with no less than 1/3 of the participants with disabilities.

  • Complete all sections of the grant application and submit all materials by the deadline.

  • Programs may receive grant funding once per calendar year. Individuals are not limited and may apply for consecutive grants.

“Children with Special Needs” refers to a diverse group of people with a wide range of needs. To see if you or your organization serves a population that would qualify for a grant from the Theresa Foundation, please CLICK HERE.

To qualify for a SPONSORSHIP, do not complete a grant application:

If you are interested in a sponsorship from the Theresa Foundation, please email us at info@theresafoundation.org.

Please note that sponsorship requests are reviewed through a separate process and do not require a grant application.

FUNDING INFORMATION

The average grant application request is between $5,000 and $10,000. The Theresa Foundation has funded smaller and larger requests. Please apply only for the funds required for a successful program. Provide a detailed budget along with your application.

PROGRAM BREAKDOWNS

Examples of programs we have supported in the past include (but are not limited to):

  • ART - inclusive workshops spanning a weekend or an entire semester

  • MUSIC - lyric and song writing classes; African drumming; Music Therapy

  • DANCE - virbrotactile flooring for dance classes geared to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students; inclusive summer dance camp

  • DRAMA - Sensory Friendly performances; Sensory Immersion Theater; Mentor program at a drama school

  • RECREATION - summer camp; therapeutic horseback riding; adaptive tricycles; yoga

Tips before you submit:

  • Please read our mission to make sure our values align with your program and needs.

  • Familiarize yourself with previous grant recipients and the types of programs we have supported in the past.

  • Make sure to review and submit all necessary forms by the required deadline.

    Please DO NOT EMAIL applications OR support materials, all submissions must be received via our online application process which requires an electronic signature (e-signature) for data security, privacy, and compliance.

Grant Program Forms

For more information, please contact us via e-mail at grants@theresafoundation.org or call 516-432-0200 and ask for Elizabeth Einhart, Executive Director.