Since 2009, DSAV has awarded over $188,000 in family grants to its members. The 2025 DSAV Family Grant is made possible by DSAV fundraising events and private contributions. The program is intended to help alleviate the financial burden of medical expenses not covered by insurance, legal assistance, education assistance, and inclusive activities.

Applications for Family Grants of up to $500 per individual with Down Syndrome can submitted for:
medical expenses and therapies not covered by insurance.
educational expenses including tutoring and assistive devices.
Legal assistance for Guardianship and estate planning.
Inclusive activities open to individuals with or without disabilities up to a maximum of $250/individual with Down Syndrome.

Complete guidelines and application can be reviewed below.

The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley is committed to providing a climate which encourages independence and opportunity for all individuals with Down syndrome while ensuring they have the assistance, support and advocacy to enable them to reach their academic goals.  In keeping with its mission, DSAV has distributed 112 iPads, since 2011, to qualified DSAV members. The devices have been successfully integrated into both home and school to increase vocabulary, sight words, math facts, reading comprehension, organizational skill and drawing/writing skills to improve educational opportunities for visual learners at all levels. Through many available apps, iPads can improve math, reasoning and social skills for people of all ages. A limited number of iPads will be distributed to qualified DSAV Members. The funding for this program comes directly from DSAV donations, fundraising events and community grants.

Please read the grant guidelines and apply electronically.