To apply for funding assistance for a person with Down syndrome to attend a non-profit program, please complete all fields below.  Funding is on a limited basis per calendar year.  Budgeted funding is limited to the geographical area served, as well as per person (up to $500), and per program, each calendar year.  Once funds are exhausted, no grants will be available for the remainder of the calendar year. 

    Requests will be considered on the last Thursday of each month.  Funding is first-come, first-served as determined in order of correctly submitted applications using the form below. If funds are available and approved, grants will be sent directly to the non-profit organization for those applications meeting all criteria. If a request is approved, verification documentation must be received prior to the grant being issued.

    Residents of Luzerne County with a diagnosis of Down Syndrome can request an iPad (model and specifications selected by LCDSN) in lieu of program funding. If a request is approved, verification documentation must be received prior to distribution. The individual with Down syndrome must be present at the designated pick-up appointment. All other conditions also apply.  ***The last day to apply for an iPad is October 16, 2024.***

    Application form