Funder: Simons Foundation
Due Dates: March 5, 2026 (full application)
Funding Amounts: Tiered: $2,500 (Tier 1) | up to $7,500 (Tier 2) | up to $15,000 (Tier 3), all for one-year gifts; one award per group per cycle
Summary: Supports Patient Advocacy Group conferences in the Simons Searchlight community to enhance research engagement and collaboration between scientists and families affected by rare neurodevelopmental disorders.
Key Information: Conferences must occur between January 2026 and February 2027; funding is not intended to cover the entire cost of a conference.