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Funding & grants for youth with disabilities

Underwrite adaptive sailing + SCUBA journeys for youth with neuromuscular conditions.

Sea MD partners with foundations, clinics, schools, nonprofits, and benefits organizations to fund week-long, accessible ocean experiences for youth living with Muscular Dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. If you support families in the “need” category, we make sponsorship and documentation simple.

Direct impact fund a berth Targeted giving sponsor a participant Capacity equip the mission

If you need invoicing, pledge schedules, restricted gifts, or internal approvals, use “Request Funding Packet” below.

Three ways to fund access

Choose the approach that matches your grant structure and reporting needs.

1) Fund a Berth

Expand access by increasing the number of youth we can host each season. Ideal for general mission support.

2) Sponsor a Participant

Directly underwrite a youth participant’s journey. Ideal when you want a clear recipient outcome.

3) Equip the Mission

Support adaptive equipment, crew readiness, and safety capacity for complex needs on the water.

Partner-ready support

We can align to most foundation and benefits-organization workflows.

Documentation

Program overview, eligibility, registration steps, required forms/releases, and clear coordination for families.

Funding preferences

Restricted vs unrestricted gifts, pledge schedules, internal approvals, and acknowledgement requirements.

Outcomes / reporting

A concise post-journey summary suitable for donor reporting and internal documentation.

Request a funding packet

Use this form if you’re a grantmaker, clinic, school, nonprofit, or benefits administrator. We’ll respond with what you need to approve and deploy funding, plus the cleanest next step for the family or participant.

Use Contact Page

Please do not include sensitive medical details in this form. We will coordinate securely and directly with the family as needed.

Refer a participant

Many funded trips start with a referral from a clinic, school, social worker, or nonprofit. If you refer a family, we’ll guide them through the registration process and required forms.

Donor-ready campaign links

Use these in partner emails, internal approval portals, and donor outreach:

• Fund a berth: https://givebutter.com/IxH42S
• Sponsor a participant: https://givebutter.com/QQ13F4
• Equip the mission: https://givebutter.com/W41ltK

Common partner scenarios

• Foundation sponsors a participant directly
• Clinic or nonprofit refers a family and underwrites costs
• Corporate giving funds a berth or equipment readiness
• Benefits administrator coordinates approvals and payment timing

Funding FAQ

Do you accept restricted gifts or grant designations?

Yes. If your organization requires restricted use (participant sponsorship, equipment, or berth funding), request a funding packet and we’ll coordinate the correct structure.

Can you work with clinics, payee services, or benefits administrators?

Yes. We can coordinate documentation and timing so families aren’t stuck navigating approvals alone.

What is the fastest way to sponsor a participant?

Use the Sponsor campaign link, then email us through the contact page with your organization name and any reporting needs.