The Advocate Grant Programs accepts applicants with income less than 300% of the federal minimum poverty level. Please review the income chart below to determine if you qualify for this program. If your income exceeds the maximum amount for your family size, you are not eligible to apply. Proof of income is required during the application process
In addition to income, eligibility is based on residency and special education status. If you are a resident of Connecticut or Westchester County, New York, you may be eligible to apply. If your child has a current IEP (Individualized Education Plan OR 504 plan), you may be eligible for the Advocate Grant. The Advocate Grant Program is available to residents of Connecticut or Westchester County, New York ONLY. Proof of residency and a current Individualized Education Program or 504 Plan are required during the application process.
Advocates provide knowledge & guidance to families in the special education process.
They can help you write letters, rewrite goals, understand timelines, attend meetings with you, & much more. Advocates do not practice law & cannot attend a due process hearing with you or review legal documents.
The Advocate Grant Program provides a one-time $1500 grant to families who:
1. Live in Connecticut or Westchester County
2. Student has a current IEP or 504 Plan
3. Family income meets guidelines
If you meet the income, residency, and special education requirements, you may be eligible to apply for the Advocate Grant Programs. To complete a prescreen to determine if you are eligible, click the button below. Do not submit a prescreen if you do not meet all three of the requirements.
If you are eligible to apply, you will receive a link to the application immediately upon submission and through email after completing the prescreen. Complete the application through the link and attach the required documents, including proof of income, 504 Plan (for Advocate Grant) and Educational Evaluation. No applications will be accepted without these documents. Any applications submitted without documentation and without prior admin approval will be deleted. The completed application and documentation are due by the 15th of each month for both programs.
If the completed application including documents is accepted for review, an interview is required. S.E.L.F. will contact the applicant to arrange the interview. No applications without an interview will be considered; completing an interview does not guarantee that the application will be approved. All interviews must be completed by the 22nd of each month.
S.E.L.F. reviews applications for the Advocate Grant Programs on a monthly basis through the academic year.
All applicants will be notified of the status of their application by the end of the month in which they apply.
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