Community Grants
Forecasted
Community Grants support local organizations providing health, wellness and education programs for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners to address unmet needs and improve quality of life.
Funder: Parkinson's Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$25,000 per award for one year (2026 cycle); smaller requests considered case by case
Summary: Supports local health, wellness and education programs addressing unmet needs among people with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
Key Information: Only independent community/local organizations are eligible; chapters of national organizations are excluded.
Description
The Parkinson’s Foundation Community Grants program funds local services, education and outreach that improve life for people with Parkinson’s disease across the United States. It supports new and existing programs, including pilot projects, rather than individual support. Priorities include mental health and Parkinson’s, care partner support, and education and exercise designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s.
The Foundation seeks impactful, sustainable, scalable and measurable programming. For the 2026 cycle, programs were expected to expand or create access for populations of focus, and all funded organizations must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. That cycle was supported by the estate of Stanley and Gloria Brams. Funding decisions are led by a peer-review committee composed of members of the Parkinson’s community.
