Grant Amount
$300,000
The Assistive Aid Grant refers to financial assistance that the JCPD offers to its clients to assist with the purchase of assistive and adaptive aids and accessories and therapy services to support them in leading a normal life. This grant provides funding up to Three Hundred Thousand Jamaican Dollars (JMD 300,000.00).
Eligibility:
- To access the Assistive Aid Grant, applicants must:
- Be registered with the JCPD.
- Provide an invoice no older than three (3) months, outlining the goods/services required.
- Provide the supporting evidence of the need in the form of a letter or report from a clinician/therapist/social worker or the professional recommending the service/goods.
- If the cost of the good/service exceeds the maximum value of the Grant, the applicant is responsible for and must be prepared to undertake any outstanding balances.
- Provide receipts or an approved payment plan from the supplier where the requested amount is greater than the grant value.
- Support for rehabilitation/therapy under the Assistive Aid Grant will be provided up to a maximum of 10 sessions.
Who can apply?
Persons with disabilities or Caregivers of persons with disabilities registered with the JCPD who require therapy services or an assistive aid or device that will improve their functionality in their daily lives.