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Apply for an Innovation Grant

The ISH Foundation invites grant applications to apply for Innovation Grants program which embodies the I’m Still Here Principles that enhances the lives of people living with dementia (PLWD). This year's grant cycle starts on July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026.

​Important Dates

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  • February 5, 2025 – Request for Proposals announced

  • February 26, 2025 – Due date for Stage 1: Letters of Interest (Click here for instructions) 

  • March 21, 2025 – Applicants selected to make full proposal notified

  • April 11, 2025 – Due Date for Stage 2: Full Proposals

  • May 7, 2025 – Applicants selected for grants are notified

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Grant Overview

  • Funding Amount: Up to $10,000 for one-year programs.

  • Eligibility: Nonpharmacologic programs that demonstrate innovation, authentic engagement, and measurable impact.

  • Focus Areas: Arts, culture, music, intergenerational activities, physical exercise, community engagement, and reducing stigma.

  • Criteria: Must align with the I’m Still Here Principles and meet defined Assessment Criteria.

Proposal Assessment Criteria


Proposals at both stages will be reviewed based on:

  • Innovation: Originality and creativity of the program.

  • Authentic Engagement (AE): Effectiveness in engaging persons living with dementia.

  • Principles Alignment: How well the program reflects the I’m Still Here Principles.

  • Outcomes: Expected results and measurable success approaches.

  • Underserved Focus: Efforts to reach underserved populations.

Grant Submission Guidelines

Stage One: Letter of Inquiry (LOI)

Length: Maximum two pages.

Purpose: A general description of the proposed program, addressing the assessment criteria.

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Stage Two: Full Proposal

Length: Maximum four pages.

Purpose: Expands upon the LOI with additional details while addressing the same criteria.

Submission Instructions

Please submit your two-page LOI in any format to programmanager@imstillhere.org.
If you have questions, our Board members and staff are available to assist.

 

We look forward to partnering with grantees to improve the lives of individuals living
with dementia and their care partners. For additional inquiries, email programmanager@imstillhere.org.

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