The “Bud Swift” Memorial Veterans Grant

Bud Swift was a devoted husband, father, and military patriot who served in the National Guard. Bud’s love for the outdoors and strong values of honor, integrity, and pride inspired this annual grant, awarded to a military veteran in need of adaptive equipment.

Details & Eligibility Requirements

The The “Bud Swift” Memorial Veterans Grant is awarded annually to a U.S. military veteran with a spinal cord injury resulting in paraplegia or quadriplegia due to an accident (not conditions present at birth or caused by stroke, ALS, Spina Bifida, etc.)

Applicant must demonstrate financial need and request a specific piece of adaptive equipment or modification (e.g. wheelchair tires, vehicle hand controls, ramps, recreational/exercise equipment)
There is no age requirement
Applicants must reside in the United States
Grants typically range from $2,000 - $3,000 and are paid directly to equipment supplier or contractors
Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly.

How to Apply

1. Complete the Grant Application Below

Submit a fully completed application with requested details. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Include written quotes from at least two suppliers/contractors for the requested equipment or modifications.

2. Submit Your Application

ONLINE: Request a digital application by emailing soar@soarnonprofit.com or download it from our website
MAIL: Send your completed application and required documentation to:
SOAR Foundation
10254 W. 195th Street
Mokena, IL 60448

3. Special Notes

No phone inquiries about application status due to high volume. Applicants will be notified by mail or phone once reviewed.
Grants are reviewed quarterly at Board meetings, and decisions are mailed afterward.
All submitted materials are non-returnable.

APPLY BY MAIL

Apply Online

Name

First Name

Last Name

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Address

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Address 2

City

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Birthdate

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Gender

What branch of military did you serve in?

Were you honorably discharged?

Date of Injury

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Level of Injury

Cause of Injury

How did you hear about the SOAR Foundation?

Please describe the degree of your disability and how it affects your everyday life.

Please describe your sources of financial support (Please Note: Grant recipients may be asked to provide supporting documentation).

Other factors that you wish to be taken into consideration (health factors, living arrangements, financial or family issues etc.).

Please give a detailed description of the equipment or modification(s) for which you are applying, including manufacturer’s name, model numbers, etc. if applicable.

Please give a brief explanation of how the equipment or modification(s) for which you are applying would impact your daily life.

Grant Amount Requested

Additional comments:

(Estimate #1) Company Name

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Address 2

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Website

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Quote Amount

(Estimate #2) Company Name

Contact Name

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Address 2

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DISCLAIMER

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and ability, the information included in this application is accurate as of the date signed below. I also acknowledge that I am aware that if I receive a SOAR Foundation grant, my name/image may be used by the SOAR Foundation for media and/or promotional purposes.