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all you need to know to apply

Going Strong Since 1998

2010 marks the twelfth year that The Eric Fund will offer cash awards to deserving applicants. These grants will help awardees purchase assistive technology devices and/or equipment to help them lead independent, inclusive lives.

Eligibility Requirements

Location: Applicants must live in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. This includes the:

  1. • District of Columbia

  2. • Maryland
        Montgomery County
        Prince Georges County
        Anne Arundel County
        Calvert County
        Howard County
        Charles County
        St. Mary's County

  3. • Northern Virginia
        Arlington County
        Fairfax County
        Prince William County
        Stafford County
        Loudon County
        Fauquier County
        City of Alexandria

    Age: Applicant must be 0-65 years of age.

    ADA Rules: Have a disability, defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act: "Disability - The term 'disability' means with respect to an individual: (a) physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; (b) a record of such an impairment; or (c) being regarded as having such an impairment."

    Financial Need: Document in writing how the assistive technology or equipment requested will improve the individual's quality of life and assist them in living more independently in the community.

    Have had an evaluation within the last six months for the assistive technology or equipment for which they are requesting funding.

    Your Solution: Identify a manufacturer or retailer for the assistive technology and/or equipment requested and an estimated price for the equipment/technology. (The Eric Fund will only issue checks to manufacturers or retailers and will not issue money directly to individuals).

    Application Deadline: June 6, 2010 Completed applications must be received by The Eric Fund no later than the date above.  Applications received after this date will be considered for the next round of grants.


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Eric Fund grant application.

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“I love the Eric Fund because it’s efficient and it changes lives. The assistive technology they provide people with disabilities is a significant resource for families that have exhausted other avenues of funding for equipment that can bring a greater level of independence to their lives.”                                                    

                                    - John D. Kemp,
                                 Honorary Chairman of the Board