IPWSO Grant Application - Small Projects / Microgrants 2026/2. Sponsored by Friends of IPWSO (USA)
IPWSO is offering microgrants for small projects to support the efforts of individuals and groups who are working to improve the lives of people with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). An award of up to US$2000 per project is available. This funding is made available by Friends of IPWSO (USA). The closing date is 31 August 2026.
Expectation
As the needs of people living with PWS are wide-ranging there are limited restrictions on the types of projects that would be considered for funding. It is expected that projects will be of benefit to more than one family, are concerned with building the capacity of networks or individuals to support people with PWS or would involve activities that are expected to directly assist people with PWS and their families. IPWSO is unlikely to support the translation or publication of personal PWS stories and self-publicised materials. IPWSO will follow up with funding recipients for at least 6 months after the project has concluded to discuss the project’s impact and what, if any, projects are planned to build on the impact/knowledge gained.
Prioritisation
Priority will be given to applications from:
- underserved countries
- countries where there is little awareness of PWS
- individuals/groups that struggle to access or develop services for people with PWS in that country
- individuals/groups who have not previously received funding from IPWSO
- individuals/groups who have previously supported people with PWS
- individuals/groups who present a coherent plan to help improve the lives of people with PWS and their families in the country/region
Applications will be assessed in terms of:
- how the project will help people affected by PWS
- your experience of supporting people with PWS
- what change is expected to occur as a result of the project
- how you will measure or show the change that occurred as a result of the project
- how you intend to build on the impact/knowledge gained
- the reasonableness of the amount requested
- the consideration, where reasonable and possible, of reducing the environmental impact of the project
The successful applicant/s will be chosen by the IPWSO Grants Committee whose decision will be final. Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be informed by a member of the IPWSO Grants Committee. The project is expected to take place in 2026.