BSSG Grants for Stroke Survivors
BSSG Grants Program
The BSSG has established a Grants Program to provide encouragement and either partial or full financial support for stroke survivors to pursue activities that improve their quality of life. This may include, but is not limited to educational, vocational or recreational pursuits, equipment and aids, travel grants, and respite for carers.
Types of Grants available
General BSSG Grant
The BSSG Grants Committee will issue a limited number of grants (of up to $500 each from general BSSG funds) to successful applicants in each calendar year.
George Gallo Grant
The George Gallo Grant is privately funded and is specifically aimed at assisting a young stroke survivor (under the age of 36) to pursue an activity to enhance their quality of life. Funding may be shared between more than one applicant. This grant has a maximum of $1500 per applicant.
Eligibility
General BSSG Grant: Any member of the BSSG.
George Gallo Grant: Any member of the BSSG under the age of 36.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted on a BSSG Grants Application Form which can downloaded from the Membership Forms page of the BSSG website, or obtained from Jenny Cheng. Applicants will be asked to provide details of what funding is required and how this will enhance their quality of life. Completed forms may be submitted to Jenny Cheng.
