The following is the list of our criteria:
• The purpose of our awards will be to further our mission statement of providing support to children and families with an intellectual or developmental disability. 
• All awards will be determined on a case-by-base basis.
• All awards will be subject to Board approval AND funds available.
• The number of awards given each year will depend on the funds available.
• Those responsible for the award selection will be the organization's Board of Directors.  Determining awards made under our program is solely the responsibility of the Board.
• Meeting of criteria does not automatically result in an award.
• One award per household/organization per month will be accepted.
• One award per household/organization per 12-month period will be granted.  If a recipient wishes to request another award, they will need to complete a separate application after one year and are subject to the same initial application criteria.
• Applicant will be notified by letter or phone call of the Board's decision within 60 days of receipt of their application. 
• Any financial award will be a one-time payment made directly to the organization, provider of services or supplier.
• The Board will not award payment for ongoing treatment at this time.
• There is no age limit.
• Awards may be given to special education classes.

Criteria Specific to Families:

• The organization will not provide monetary awards directly to individuals and/or families.
• When appropriate, the organization will first seek out donations of services for families and/or individuals from community businesses and/or organizations.  When donations of goods or services are not available or appropriate, the JUSTin HOPE Foundation will provide funds directly to the business and/or organizations that are the direct provider of services or supplies.
• Must show proof of diagnosis from a licensed mental health or medical professional (award options will also be considered for families on waiting lists for diagnosis).
• Copy of tax return and the last three paycheck stubs need to accompany the application for ALL employed members of a household.  If unemployed, a copy of SSI statement must accompany the application.
• Applicants must meet HUD household income guidelines based on the number of individuals in the family:
  

             1-$37,350
             2-$42,650
             3-$48,000
             4-$53,300
             5-$57,600 
            6-$61,850
            7-$66,100 
            8-$70,400

Criteria Specific to Organizations:

• The Foundation will provide awards to organizations that provide services including but not limited to multi-disciplinary diagnostic evaluations, supplies for special education classrooms, musical therapy, animal therapy and individual or family psychiatric/psychological therapy.
• Applications from organizations must show written proof that the award will go directly to services for individuals with a diagnosis of  an intellectual and developmental disability  and must also be in line with our mission statement. ​

Examples of awards include the following:

• Cost of medical equipment not covered by insurance to include co-payment or deductible for the equipment;
• Videos or other needed teaching tools;
• Birthday parties for child or sibling;
• Special birthday gifts;
• Respite for parents;
• Family vacations (hotel, meals, entertainment);
• Adopt a family for the holidays;
• Supplies for special education programs;
• One time award made to organization for music therapy, animal therapy, and individual or family psychiatric/psychological therapy;
• Utility bill assistance;
• Food assistance.

AWARD APPLICATION DOWNLOAD

Award App (pdf)