2010 Request For Funds

The Parkinson Council, an affiliated chapter of The National Parkinson Foundation, has closed its applications for the 2010 funding cycle.  Check back at this site in early Fall 2010 for our new request proposal.

For information purposes only, a copy of our request for funds in 2010 is below:

The Council’s mission is to raise funds to provide financial grants to primarily Delaware Valley based entities dedicated to:

  • Promoting research into the causes and cure for Parkinson’s Disease
  • Educating patients, caregivers, health professionals and the general public about Parkinson’s Disease, and
  • Improving the quality of life for patients and their caregivers


The Council provides financial grants in the following areas:

  • Research initiatives at local hospitals and universities that may lead to improved quality of life, improved symptomatic relief from the effects of Parkinson’s Disease, and has potential to find the cause and cure for Parkinson’s Disease.
  • Activities that bring awareness of Parkinson’s Disease to the medical, general and underserved communities through advocacy and education.
  • Support for physical activities, equipment purchase or home care needs that can improve symptoms and enhance quality of life
  • Support groups for patients and caregivers


The Parkinson Council generally provides grants annually in December, with the potential for future follow-on funding depending on the progress of the program and availability of funds.


Eligibility:

Funding eligibility is limited to non-profit organizations only, which must be in good financial standing and have the appropriate organizational capabilities to receive and administer grant funds. We do not make grants to individuals, government agencies, or for capital building or lobbying purposes. Organizations must be located in the Greater Delaware Valley area.

To ensure each project follows the purpose stated in the proposal, funded organizations will be required to submit a written report (not to exceed 4 pages) to The Parkinson Council within 60 days of project completion, or at the conclusion of the funding period (whichever comes first). Notification of changes in funded personnel must be made immediately. Those organizations that do not use the funding for the approved purposes stated in the application, or do not use all the funding within the award period, must reimburse The Parkinson Council.

Selection Criteria:

The Council will conduct a disciplined review of each grant application received that fits within our funding priorities and scope. Criteria will be made with those grants that:
 

  • Have a measurable impact on persons with Parkinson’s Disease and their families.
  • Improve awareness of Parkinson’s Disease in the medical, general and underserved communities and the medical providers who serve these communities.
  • Conduct innovative research with strong potential to improve quality of life and lead to find the cause and cure for Parkinson’s Disease.
  • Provide exercise, equipment and transportation to persons and families or who have had Parkinson’s Disease or who are newly diagnosed.
  • Require a compassionate care fund which will provide equipment, home care needs, transportation to underserved and under insured individuals.


Instructions:

Applications must be received by 3pm, Thursday, October 1, 2009. Confirmed receipt of your application will be made via email. It is your responsibility to insure that all application requirements are completed. Funding awards will be announced prior to December 1, 2009 and funding can be expected by December 31, 2009.

Please mail one (1) original application, signed by the appropriate authority, and nine (9) copies (all three-hole punched) to:
The Parkinson Council
111 Presidential Blvd, Suite 250
Bala Cynwyd, PA  19004-1023
ATT:  Allocations Committee

Faxed or email applications will not be accepted.  Please e-mail the completed application and attachments (for file purposes only) to jgivey@gmail.com.    

Application Contents:
 

  • Cover letter, on your organization letterhead, signed by the appropriate organization authority including all relevant information. (Date of application, name, address, phone, fax, email, website, contact person and title, grant funds requested, dates covered by the project and formal project name)
  • A brief, concise executive summary of your proposed project. Please also include your organization’s primary mission and unique qualifications for this project.
  • Narrative (no more than four (4) one-sided pages) to include:
  1. Identification of the specific situation or problem that your proposal addresses. Please note the importance of describing your project in layman as well as scientific terms (if applicable). 
  2. Project goals and objectives (Describe the anticipated outcome of the grant).
  3. Project activities and methodology. (Describe your project in detail and show how it meets the mission of The Parkinson Council)
  4. Funding request and detailed budget. In recent years, The Parkinson Council’s grants ranged from $5,000 to $175,000. Please note that The Parkinson Council does not fund overhead expenses.
  5. Total project budget.  (The total amount and funding sources of the project including the amount requested from the Parkinson Council.)
  6. Conclusion and plan for measuring project results.     
  • Appendices (include the following as attachments)
  1. Tax-exempt information
  2. List of staff to be involved in the project and short CV’s. (not to exceed 2 pages each)


Please note:  Applications received with additional information other than what requested above (such as letters of endorsement) or that exceed space specifications will be automatically eliminated from consideration.

The Parkinson Council requires that any scientific publications, or internal or external publications (such as internal newsletters, newspaper articles, web content etc.) that describe a project funded in part, or in whole, by The Parkinson Council acknowledge The Parkinson Council support. Copies of all such publications/articles must me sent to the Bala Cynwyd Office for our files.

The Parkinson Council requires the right to audit the disbursements made by the grantee.  If your program should be selected, the audit will be conducted by a Parkinson Council Board or staff member experienced in financial matters.