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title: Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation 2nd Quality of Life Grant Cycle Now Open
description: The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center is excited to announce grant funding opportunities through its 2023 2nd Cycle Direct Effect and Priority Impact Quality of Life grants initiatives.
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# [Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation 2nd Quality of Life Grant Cycle Now Open](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/2nd-qol-cycle-open)

 Written by [Reeve Staff](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/author/reeve-staff) | Aug 29, 2023 1:00:00 PM

The [Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center](https://www.christopherreeve.org/) is excited to announce grant funding opportunities through its 2023 2nd Cycle [Direct Effect](https://www.christopherreeve.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Direct-Effect-Grant-Application-and-Program-Guidelines-2023-2nd-Cycle-FINAL.pdf) and [Priority Impact](https://www.christopherreeve.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Priority-Impact-Grant-Application-and-Program-Guidelines-2023-FINAL.pdf)Quality of Life grants initiatives.

Grant applications are now open and due **Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 11:59 pm EASTERN TIME.**

### **New changes for this new grant cycle are as follows:**

- **Disaster Preparedness is now a Tier 2 Priority Impact focus.** Grants of up to $30,000 will be made to support nonprofit organizations and programs that address the emergency preparedness needs of people living with paralysis in a natural disaster environment.
- **Nursing Home Transition is elevated to a Tier 4 Priority Impact focus.** Funding is increased to up to $50,000 and the project timeline is extended to two years.

[**Direct Effect**](https://www.christopherreeve.org/todays-care/get-support/grants-for-non-profits/direct-effect-quality-of-life-grants/)**(Tier 1)** grants offer up to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects that clearly impact individuals living with paralysis, their families, and caregivers. Approximately 30 grants will be awarded.

[**Priority Impact**](https://www.christopherreeve.org/todays-care/get-support/grants-for-non-profits/priority-impact-quality-of-life-grants/)**(Tiers 2, 3 & 4)** offers three increasing levels of grant funding. Each tier is targeted to focus on a Priority issue for the community of individuals living with paralysis and their families, and caregivers as follows:

### **Tier 2** -- Grants of up to $30,000 for the following Priority areas:

- Assistive Technology
- Disaster Preparedness
- Respite/Caregiving

### **Tier 3** -- Grants of up to $40,000

- Racial Equity
- Rural Unserved and Underserved Populations

### **Tier 4** -- Grants of up to $50,000

- Employment
- Nursing Home Transition

 

If interested in applying, we recommend that you visit the Reeve Foundation website for an [overview of the QOL grants program](https://www.christopherreeve.org/todays-care/get-support/grants-for-non-profits/program-overview/) and the [QOL grant application process](https://www.christopherreeve.org/todays-care/get-support/grants-for-non-profits/application-process/). Please be sure to read the Eligibility Criteria and Funding Restrictions and Application and Program Guidelines ([Direct Effect](https://www.christopherreeve.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Direct-Effect-Grant-Application-and-Program-Guidelines-2023-2nd-Cycle-FINAL.pdf)and [Priority Impact](https://www.christopherreeve.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Priority-Impact-Grant-Application-and-Program-Guidelines-2023-FINAL.pdf)).

A free **Application Technical Assistance Webinar** will also be held on Wednesday, September 6, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm EST including a Question & Answer period. You may register **[HERE.](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4516688004184/WN_29S-jNeBSoqiE6TbFo0OGA#/registration)**

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