[American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation](https://foundation.aasm.org)

Rolling (applications accepted anytime)

Award amounts vary; funding is limited and based on need for recovery after disaster.

Provides financial assistance to AASM-accredited sleep centers that have lost operational capacity due to natural or environmental disasters.

Only AASM-accredited sleep centers are eligible; funds are limited and awarded as needed.

--- ## Description The Disaster Relief Fund assists AASM-accredited sleep centers that have experienced significant operational disruptions due to disasters such as fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, or other natural or environmental events. The goal is to help affected centers recover and resume patient care as quickly as possible, ensuring continuity of sleep medicine services in impacted communities. The fund is sustained by donations from AASM members and supporters, and resources are directed based on needs identified by AASM members in disaster-affected areas. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no fixed deadline. - Funding is considered as needs arise following a disaster. --- ## Funding Amount - The amount awarded varies depending on the extent of damage and identified need. - Funding is limited and may not cover all recovery costs. - Awards are intended to support the recovery of sleep center operations and the resumption of patient care. --- ## Eligibility - Only sleep centers accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) are eligible. - Centers must have suffered significant operational loss due to a local disaster (e.g., fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, or other natural/environmental event). - Financial assistance is directed to facilitate the recovery and reopening of patient care services. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [AASM Foundation Online Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=aasmf). - Applicants will need to create an account or log in to the portal. - The application will require details about the disaster, the extent of damage, and the center’s recovery needs. - Only online applications are accepted; mailed or emailed submissions will not be considered. - For questions about eligibility or the application, contact [foundation@aasm.org](mailto:foundation@aasm.org). --- ## Additional Information - Funds are limited and awarded based on demonstrated need and the scope of impact. - The fund has historically supported centers affected by major disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, the Haiti earthquake, Hurricanes Harvey/Irma/Maria, and severe tornado outbreaks. - Only AASM-accredited centers are eligible; accreditation status will be verified. - The program is sustained by member and supporter donations. --- ## External Links - [Disaster Relief Fund Program Page](https://foundation.aasm.org/award-programs/disaster-relief-fund/) - [AASM Foundation Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=aasmf) - [AASM Foundation Contact Page](https://foundation.aasm.org/contact-us/) - [AASM Accreditation Information](https://aasm.org/accreditation/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | General Program/Eligibility| [foundation@aasm.org](mailto:foundation@aasm.org) / (630) 737-9700 | | AASM Accreditation | [accreditation@aasm.org](mailto:accreditation@aasm.org) / (630) 737-9700 | | Mailing Address | 2510 North Frontage Road, Darien, IL 60561, United States |

Disaster Relief Fund

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