The Creating Opportunity & Independence (CO&I) portfolio supports nonprofit partners that provide programs and services to empower people with spinal cord injury (SCI) to achieve active, independent, fulfilling lives.
Community Support Grants
This one-year or two-year funding helps nonprofit organizations improve the lives of people with SCI by supporting:
Community Activities—where people are actively engaged and interact with peers;
Life Transitions—for organizations that assist in finding practical solutions after injury and promote successful integration into homes, workplaces, and communities;
Accessibility For All—projects that remove barriers that prevent full participation in society.
Application Process
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Letter of Intent Submission
The LOI will be available to download starting January 2, 2026. -
Applications Invited
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Full Grant Application Submission
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Awards announced
Upcoming Dates
- December 31, 2026Letter of Intent opens for 2027 cycle
- January 25, 2027Letter of Intent closes for 2027 cycle
- March 31, 2027Letter of Intent results announced for 2027 cycle
- April 19, 2027Full Grant Applications due for 2027 cycle
- September 30, 2027Awards announced for 2027 cycle