Application for an Individual K Grant

Eligibility: 
Individual K Grants are awarded to persons living with a spinal cord disability or their immediate family or caregiver(s). The Kevin Kitchnefsky Foundation for Spinal Cord Research does not award cash grants. When an Individual K Grant is awarded, the Foundation pays the monies directly to the organization or individual providing the product or service that you are requesting. Your application must be accompanied by three written estimates, submitted by three different firms, that include an estimate, terms of payment, an outline of work/product that will be provided and a projected date of completion/delivery.

Goal:
To substantially improve the quality of life for the people affected.

Instructions:
Print and fill out this application completely. Use additional paper for the essays, then attach them to the application and mail to:

Kevin Kitchnefsky 
The Kevin Kitchnefsky Foundation for Spinal Cord Research
109 German Hill Road
Tunkhannock, PA 18640

Privacy: 
Please note that your information will be kept private and not sold or shared with any other organization. You may, from time to time, be contacted by The Kevin Kitchnefsky Foundation for Spinal Cord Research regarding events, volunteer opportunities and other Foundation activities.

Questions may be directed to Kevin or Yvonne at (570) 836-1240.

Step One: Submit your Application for review.
Step Two: We will contact you to set up a personal interview with a designated liaison.
Step Three: Our Board of Directors will review your application and the report from our liaison's personal visit with you.
Step Four: Our Board of Directors will select the recipients. All decisions are final. 


Required Information: 

Name of Injured Person_______________________________________________________

Date of Birth_____________________ Social Security #___________________________

Mailing Address______________________________________________________________

City_______________________________ State______________  Zip_________________

Telephone (day)_____________________________________________________

Telephone (evening)__________________________________________________

Email__________________________________________________________

Fax_____________________________________________________

Name of Primary Caregiver (or person who would speak with us on your behalf) 

____________________________________________________________________

Telephone (day)_____________________________________________________

Telephone (evening)__________________________________________________

Email__________________________________________________________

Fax_____________________________________________________

If you are requesting financial assistance from other organizations, please list them:

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________


Amount Requested: $_____________ (use the estimates to decide on an amount)

Is this request time-sensitive? (circle one)  YES    NO

If so, explain________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Essay Section - Part 1:

In 300 words or less, please tell us about your situation.

Essay Section - Part 2:
In 300 words or less, tell us how a K Grant would substantially contribute to your quality of life.

Financial Section:
Please attach a copy of your most recent federal tax return.

Thank you for your interest in receiving a K Grant!

Signature of person filling out this request_____________________________ 

Date_____________