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Children with Disabilities

NOTE: Requests for CVS Caremark Community Grants are accepted beginning on January 1 and ending on October 31.

To ensure that we make a positive impact, the 2008 Community Grants Program will focus on a few key areas. One area of focus is on programs targeting children under age 18 with disabilities that address any of the following:

Health and Rehabilitation Services

We believe that health and rehabilitation services are critical in ensuring that children with disabilities develop the skills needed to live as independently as possible at home, in school and in the community. Our CVS Caremark Community Grants support programs that promote independence among children with disabilities including physical and occupational therapies, speech and hearing therapies, assistive technology and recreational therapies.

Enabling and Encouraging Physical Movement and Play

We believe that play is essential to healthy development — physical, cognitive, emotional and social — and offers a means of understanding the world. Therefore, we are devoted to the principle of free play. The unstructured, spontaneous, voluntary activity that is so engaging for children has long been recognized as the most beneficial form. Proposed programs may include either physical activities or play opportunities for children and should address the specific needs of the population served.

Application Guidelines

Our process requires that all applicants answer a number of questions before gaining access to the application. These simple questions help us determine if your program falls within our guidelines.

  • All nonprofit organizations applying for a Community Grant for this type of program ARE REQUIRED to provide their EIN number before they can begin the eligibility quiz.
  • A CVS/pharmacy store must be located within the state where your community organization resides.
  • All CVS Caremark Community Grant Applications must be submitted online.

What to Expect

  • If you are chosen to receive a grant, we request that grantees post volunteer opportunities on our Web site so that local associates can participate in your volunteer projects.
  • Once you pass our pre-screening process and complete the application/proposal form, you can expect an e-mail response within four to six weeks, whether or not your program has been chosen for funding.
  • Please do not call or e-mail us during the review process, as we will be unable to provide any additional information or status.

Click here to apply for this type of grant.