The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation supports scientific, charitable and educational organizations conducting spinal cord injury research, training in spinal cord medicine and providing services to assist individuals who have sustained such injuries.
Most of the Foundation’s grant competitions begin with submission of a brief Letter of Intent (LOI), which is reviewed by staff and external experts for mission relevance and other criteria as defined in the corresponding Application Guide. Full grant applications are only accepted from applicants invited to apply via the LOI process.
Grants are awarded only to qualifying non-profit organizations in the U.S. and Canada, and are not awarded to individuals. All grantees will be required to verify their tax-exempt status and eligibility for funding as detailed in the Application Guide.
The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation supports diverse grant portfolios in research, education and quality life programs. The totality of our funding in these areas touches all aspects of the field, in accordance with our mission. Improving the lives of all people affected by spinal cord injuries is our primary goal.