Community Empowerment Grant

The Community Empowerment Grant is a new annual grant opportunity sponsored by the Moebius Syndrome Foundation. The purpose of this grant is to support people in the Moebius community who have good ideas for projects that would help to raise awareness about Moebius syndrome, or to provide support and resources for people living with Moebius syndrome and similar conditions.

The grant amount is up to $2,000 and may be awarded to one or more persons each calendar year.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply and reside in the United States. Individuals with Moebius syndrome and similar conditions, and parents or guardians of individuals with Moebius syndrome and similar conditions, are eligible to apply. Applicants who were awarded for this grant opportunity in the previous year, are not eligible to apply in the current year.

All completed applications must be received between August 20 to October 30, 2025. All applicants will be notified of the grant status by December 1, 2025. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact info@moebiussyndrome.org.

Thank you for your interest in the Community Empowerment Grant. We look forward to reviewing your application and supporting impactful projects within our community.

Please complete all the information below.

Project Title*

Applicant Name*

Address*

Email*

example@example.com

Phone*

Relationship to the Moebius community*

Age confirmation*

I am 18 years of age or older.I am not 18 years of age or older (Please do not continue form)

Project Summary: [Provide a brief overview of your project, including its objectives and how it aims to raise awareness about Moebius syndrome or provide support and resources for individuals living with Moebius syndrome.]*

1. Project Description: [Provide a detailed description of your project, including its goals, activities, and expected outcomes.]*

2. Target Audience: [Specify the audience your project aims to reach (e.g., general public, specific communities, healthcare professionals, etc.*

3. Timeline: [Outline the timeline for implementing your project, including key milestones.]*

4. Budget: [Provide a breakdown of how the grant funds will be used, including itemized expenses. Optionally, you may upload a budget file below.]*

*Optional: Upload a budget file

5. Measurable Outcomes: [Describe how you will measure the success of your project (e.g., increased awareness, number of participants reached, etc.*

Applicant Qualifications: [Please provide information about your qualifications, experience, or expertise relevant to this project.]*

Additional Information: [include any additional information that you believe is important for the selection committee to know about your project or your qualifications.]

Please upload a current photo of yourself. [This will only be used for publicizing in the event this applicant is selected for this grant.]

Please upload a photo of your project idea. (Optional)

I hereby grant the Moebius Syndrome Foundation (MSF) permission to use any photographs or media materials submitted with this application, as well as any photographs or media materials taken at the completion of the project, for marketing and promotional purposes related to the MSF Community Empowerment Grant. I understand that these materials may be used in various MSF publications, websites, social media channels, and other promotional materials.I understand that photographs and information about the project will only be shared by the MSF if my project is awarded the Community Empowerment Grant. Until that time, all information will be kept confidential. If you do not agree, please send us an email at grants@moebiussyndrome.org and give an explanation.*

I agree.I do not agree.

Declaration:
I hereby declare that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that incomplete or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification. Furthermore, I understand that if an applicant was awarded for this grant opportunity in the previous year, that they are ineleigible to apply in the current year.

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