This application is for a grant in the amount of up to $50,000 from Laughing At My Nightmare, Inc. for the purchase of a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. 

 

Please read and complete every section carefully, and submit the completed application along with the Requested Materials by no later than June 1st, 2018. 

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Applications should be submitted to:

 

Laughing At My Nightmare, Inc.

Attn: Grant Department

2732 Lafayette Ave.

Bethlehem, PA 18017

 

VERY IMPORTANT: You are welcome to begin exploring wheelchair-accessible vehicles that will suit your needs; however, for the purposes of this application, you do not need to have your vehicle selected. Once our committee has selected the Grant Recipient, we will work with him/her and the dealership to select the vehicle that works best. 

 

Laughing At My Nightmare, Inc. will provide $50,000 towards the purchase of this vehicle. Any amount over $50,000 is your responsibility. 

 

 

Grant Eligibility

 

1. Applicant must prove that s/he has been diagnosed with a form of muscular dystrophy OR must be a parent/guardian/caregiver of an individual living with a form of muscular dystrophy. See: Requested Material

 

2. Applicant must be 18 years of age. (Note: You may apply for this grant to purchase a van for an individual under the age of 18; however, the signee must be 18+) See: Requested Materials

 

3. Applicant must provide proof of a valid driver’s license for him/herself OR provide proof of a valid driver’s license for a parent/guardian/caregiver who will be driving the awarded vehicle. See: Requested Materials

 

4. Applicant must be a citizen of and reside in the United States.

 

5. Applicant must agree that s/he is responsible for any amount of the vehicle purchase over $50,000, including, but not limited to: taxes, registration fees, title transfers, ongoing maintenance, dealership fees, warranties, and vehicle insurance. 

 

6. Applicant must demonstrate financial need and will be required to provide documentation. See: Requested Materials