Children’s Brittle Bone Foundation / Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation
JEANIE COLEMAN IMPACT GRANT APPLICATION

A Note from the Evaluation Committee

The Children’s Brittle Bone Foundation (CBBF) / Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation (OIF) Jeanie Coleman Impact Grant provides direct support to individuals and families living with OI in need of equipment or services that will improve their quality of life. Each year we receive hundreds of applications and are only able to grant a fraction of your worthy requests. Our commitment to you is that every application will be carefully reviewed and thoughtfully considered.

We have included a timeline below that seeks to further explain the Children’s Brittle Bone Foundation / Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation Jeanie Coleman Impact Grant process.

Timeline

Applications Open
January 4, 2024
Applications Deadline
February 8, 2024
Decision Notification
End of March 2024
Documentation Submission
May 2024
Item / Services Received
June 2024

Eligibility Checklist

OI Diagnosis
Financial need – if application is chosen as a finalist, income verification will be required.
Request improves the applicant’s quality of life.
Grant must be used within 12 months or less.
Applicant must be a United States resident, and funds may only be allocated within the United States.
Note: If an application is chosen as a finalist, income verification and OI diagnosis verification will be required.

Restrictions on User of Funds

While we understand the need for the following services, the CBBF / OIF Jeanie Coleman Impact Grant Program does NOT cover the following items or services currently.

Plumbing
Invasive Dental Care

While invasive dental care is not covered under the impact grant program, non-invasive dental interventions (due to OI) (i.e.: orthodontic treatment such as braces) are covered.

Therapy or Service Animals
Existing Debts or Reimbursement
If you are seeking funding for an accessible vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license at the time you complete this application.
For assistance, please reach out to:
Stacie Connors at SConnors@oif.org
or impactgrants@oif.org

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