Family grants can be used to provide assistance for anything that directly improves the quality of life of individuals with Down syndrome.

Grants of up to $500 per family will be offered for:

• Medical expenses not covered by insurance.
• All therapies for example PT, OT and Speech, not covered by insurance or family driven money.
• Family members to attend conferences, seminars or training sessions that address issues pertinent to Down syndrome.
• Any other item that will benefit the growth and development of the child with Down Syndrome and their family members.

Application Process

• Fundraising Required: In order to qualify for a YADSA grant the member/family must have a minimum of $500 raised in the previous calendar year OR complete 5 volunteer hours.
• Fundraising totals of $500 from the previous year will be used to qualify for the current year (2023 fundraising totals used to apply/qualify for 2024 grant).
• 5 volunteer hours in the current calendar year to qualify (2024 hours can be used for 2024 grant)
• Grants will be available with a maximum of $500 per family per 12 months (January 1-December 31).
• YADSA grants will be available to all York Area Down Syndrome Association members equally with no basis on financial status, race or creed.
• Direct all questions to yadsagroup@gmail.com.
• Your grant application will be reviewed and funds will be distributed within 30 days upon approval. You will receive a check in the mail.