Conference Support for Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorder Communities - $15,000

The Simons Foundation: The Foundation is accepting applications for funding of Patient Advocacy Group Family Conferences, with a focus on groups in the Simons Searchlight community. This funding is intended to support and enhance the research component of conferences, from scientist presentations to in-person research opportunities for families. It is open to both patient advocacy groups (PAGs) with well-established conferences as well as those in early years of convening families and connecting to science. As they plan their conferences, we encourage PAGs to connect with the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) science team who may be able to facilitate connections to scientists with whom to explore possible conference involvement.

Due: March 4, 2025