The Harry Gregg Foundation provides grants to improve the lives of people in New Hampshire with physical, intellectual, or emotional disabilities. New Hampshire residents of any age who have physical, intellectual, developmental, or emotional disabilities (or their families) are eligible to apply for funding.
Grants may be requested for many purposes but must generally benefit the person with a disability. Eligible requests include:
- costs (up to $500) of non-reimbursed medical or therapy treatments not covered by insurance or other programs;
- continuing education or career development opportunities;
- specialty equipment services or supplies;
- respite services to the recipient or caregivers;
- computers (up to $500) and adaptive software;
- camp tuition and recreational activities;
- vocational, academic classes, or specialized (requiring vehicle modifications or specialized instruction) driver evaluation and training; and,
- modifications to living area, work site, or vehicle (vehicle repairs up to $500 with written estimate with limit of two grants).
The Foundation does not provide funding for:
- eye exams or eyeglasses;
- purchase of used vehicles, other than certain handicap modified vehicles;
- medical co-pays and deductibles;
- housing costs, including rent or mortgage payments;
- heating fuel;
- reimbursement for paid products or services over six months old;
- dental care or dentures;
- hearing aids; or,
- lift chairs.
Note: Projects costing more than $4,800 will not be considered unless the applicant can show funds or requests pending from other sources.