Fountain House – Betty
Betty received a Fountain House scholarship with the help of the Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation. Here’s her story.
Betty received a Fountain House scholarship with the help of the Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation. Here’s her story.
In addition to managing the primary symptoms of their illness, people living with serious mental illness must also grapple with higher susceptibility to chronic physical disease. Studies estimate that people with serious mental illness have a life expectancy that is 25 years less than the general population.
The Sidney R. Baer Jr. Center is the first integrated health home model in the U.S. for people living with mental illness and is the direct outcome of 2011 grant funding.
Who is qualified to apply for a grant?
Qualifying organizations must have tax-exempt status under IRS sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2). They must agree to expend no more than seven percent of the received fund on the organization’s administrative expenses and the primary focus of the application should be programs concentrating on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Do I need to submit a letter of intent?
Yes. Only after submitting a letter of intent will an applicant be invited to officially apply for a grant via our Foundant online portal. LOIs will be accepted November 1st through March 1st. Please visit our GRANTS page for more information on our LOI and grant submission process.