“What made me most excited was to be able to help my family, being able to pull the burden out of them that they’ve been struggling with. That’s what made me feel the best. Everything else to come, is to come. And we’re going to live life how we have been, just not going to have to worry about buying the supplies that I need.”
"As I got better, which I did in the future, I think I remember researching them [Swope, Rodante P.A.] myself and found that they are very good at what they do. "
Loss of income, medical bills, rehabilitation, and the costs of daily care leave many spinal cord injury survivors in dire financial straits. Many families resort to loans to cover gaps in their medical insurance or daily expenses, but loans can end up destroying a family's credit and costing thousands of dollars.
A grant, by contrast, doesn't need to be repaid. Available from private, government, and nonprofit organizations, grants offer support and funding for specific ends. For instance, some spinal cord injury grants cover the costs of returning to school, while others cover general living expenses or medical bills.
Thousands of spinal cord injury grants are available, and regularly scouring the Internet for new grants may help you find a program for which you are eligible.
The following resources are excellent starting points for locating spinal cord injury grants:
Thousands of organizations offer grants, and the specific value and requirements associated with these grants is constantly changing, so check with the sponsoring organization before completing an application packet. Some of the most respected spinal cord injury grant programs include:
Medical centers often maintain up-to-date lists of current grants, scholarships, and research programs.
For a more complete list of relevant spinal cord injury grants in your area, talk to your medical provider or click the button below to be connected with a lawyer who can help walk you through other legal opportunities.
Spinal cord injuries are traumatic for patients and their families. They cause disruptive changes to every aspect of your life and there is a lot of new information to navigate and understand. Our experts have collected everything in one place to help you learn more about your injury, locate doctors and treatment centers, find financial support, and get assistance navigating your next move.