Stinson Neurology Foundation Grant

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Our program is designed for people living with neurological disease and their loved ones who

care for them. Our mission is to give caregivers of those with neurological deficits a chance to

breathe by providing respite care. Our program includes a one-hour home evaluation by a

physical or occupational therapist to determine your needs and therapy options if needed, plus

an opportunity to be cared for by highly skilled and trained Right at Home care professionals.

Here are a few of the many ways professional in-home respite care can benefit your loved one:

• Improved overall well-being, strength, and endurance of the person with neurological deficits
• Assist with challenges in the home, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation
• Light house cleaning and medication management
• Provide engagement and stimulating activities
• Supports the family by providing respite care and encouragement

A Stinson Neurology Foundation Grant makes it possible for loved ones to rejuvenate during

their season of caregiving. We want to provide you peace of mind, knowing your loved one is well cared for while you are away.

Eligibility

To qualify for a Stinson Neurology Foundation Grant, the recipient must be living with

neurological deficits must be professionally diagnosed by a physician and fit within the

following criteria:

• Currently living at home with a neurological disease
• Family is providing most or all care needs
• Family caregivers are facing financial or emotional hardships due to caregiver challenges
• Household annual income below $80,000
• Lives within 30 miles of Wichita Metropolitan area

SNF Respite Grant 

Our grant is a one-time grant of 48 hours of respite care to be used within 12 weeks of being

awarded. Each care session will be 4 hours or more and can be used as needed and when staff

is available. The grant is designed to provide caregivers with an opportunity for self-care and

rejuvenation. Upon completion of this grant, applicants are able to reapply for another grant if

needed and qualifications are met.

How to Apply

Simply fill out the application (linked at the bottom of this page) and submit it. Each application is reviewed by our board on a monthly basis. The board decides which candidates have been chosen. 

Be prepared to: 

• Verify diagnosis, name of doctor, and date of diagnosis
• Declare income earned from last tax documents. You do not need to upload your tax documents. We will verify accuracy after being chosen.
• Provide a detailed essay regarding your needs, situation, and care providers

After you have applied, you will be contacted by phone to set up an in-home therapy evaluation

to determine needs, plan of care essentials, and on-site interview.

If chosen for the grant, you will be notified by email, and upon acceptance, your 12-week grant

period will begin. All applicants will be notified of their status regardless of acceptance. This

process may take 30-90 days, so please be patient.

Rules and Regulations: 

• Grants are limited to a maximum of three awards in a 12-month period.
• Once the maximum number of grant awards has been reached, the recipient will be eligible to reapply after 9 months from the end of the last grant.
• There is no guarantee you will be selected, and there is no guarantee you will qualify for a second or third grant.
• The board reserves the right to refuse applicants or revoke grants to applicants with unsafe living conditions, aggressive animals, or abuse of the grant or assigned caregivers.

Qualifying Diagnoses must be non-congenital

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• Cerebral Vascular Accident
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Huntington’s Disease
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Guillain Barre
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Myasthenia Gravis