Before submitting your application, you will need the following documents as a part of the application process.

1.) Financial Information: Past two years of W2’s or other proof of full household income (disability statement, SSI statements, military benefits or disability designated trusts).

2.) Letter of recommendation for the service being requested from your care provider, that includes the number of hours/day a week they recommend & the rate per hour OR a personalized product quote from a reputable vendor for the product being requested.

3.) A Character reference: This is a letter that needs to be written from a non-family member (examples could be a PT/OT, teacher, coach, peer, etc) that addresses your personal drive as an individual and a need for a scholarship.

4.) A photograph of the person applying for a scholarship.

• If you have received a scholarship in the past, you are eligible to reapply, 6 months after your scholarship ended.

• Applicants must be a United States citizen who currently resides in the United States.

• The product or services requested must also be located in the United States.

• The applicant must have a mobility disability that was caused by an injury or diagnosis

• Care Services

• Mobility Equipment that assists with everyday needs (examples include: wheelchairs, standers, shower chairs & other equipment to enable independence and support.)

• Home/Vehicle Modifications

  This cycle we will NOT consider applications for

• Recreational Equipment (i.e basketball wheelchairs, handcycles, etc)

• Activity Based Training Sessions

• Medical costs

• Housing costs

• iPad/laptops

• Handicap accessible vehicles

• Travel costs associated with your request

• Reimbursement of products or services already purchased

• Service Dogs

1. Late applications will not be accepted. You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted. If you do not receive an email, your application has not been successfully submitted.

2. We DO NOT pay funds directly to an individual or reimburse for products/services already obtained. VVF handles all transactions directly with the vendor. Funds are never disbursed directly to the individual. Therefore, please make sure you are very detailed and specific in your application regarding the equipment you are applying for. Requesting to make changes to the product quote after you have been approved for a scholarship may result in a potential revoking of your scholarship or a request to re-submit the application in a future cycle. Please take the time to carefully consider the product specification and vendor you are submitting as a part of your application.

3. The application must be completed by the individual seeking assistance, a family member or a direct caregiver.

4. During the review cycle, the Scholarship Committee may reach out via email to ask additional questions regarding your application. Failure to respond to these questions in the time specified will result in your application being considered null & void.

5. We do not cover travel costs associated with your scholarship request (i.e, hotel, airfare, meals, etc.)

6. Do not reach out to ask about the status of your application. You will be notified after the committee’s review cycle.

7. Candidates must possess a positive, can-do attitude to be considered for funding.

8. An application is NOT a guarantee of funding.

The entire application process is completed through our online portal where you will create an account. This will allow you to save your progress and come back to the application if you wish. Please note, you will not be able to submit the application until all questions are answered & required documents uploaded. Once the cycle has closed, you will not be able to submit the application.

Once you create an account, there are two versions of the application to choose from:

1.) Product (i.e. wheelchair, hand controls for a vehicle, etc.)

2.) Service (i.e. personal care hours, etc.)

It is very important to select the correct application for your specific request, as the questions are different.