Grants to Assist Elder UU Lay People

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The Midwest Unitarian Universalist Conference offers a grant to assist elder (age 65 and older) Unitarian Universalist lay people. The Laughlin Fund grant can be used to help with the following:

  • Hearing aids
  • Rent assistance
  • Medical expenses
  • Food subsidy
  • Funeral expenses
  • Utility subsidy
  • Personal care assistance

This grant can be used to reimburse expenses recently incurred or to fund pending expenditures. The grant, however, is limited to discrete, one-time requests, and not ongoing support. Any grant will be made based upon need. Applicants can expect a decision on their application within 4 to 6 weeks, after receipt. 
To apply, send an email with the following information to the
LaughlinFund@gmail.com  or mail to The Laughlin Fund, c/o MidAmerica Region, 2355 Fairview Ave N., #312, Roseville, MN 55113

  • Applicant's Name
  • Name of person submitting application if not the applicant
  • Address, telephone number, and email address
  • Date of Birth
  • An explanation of the use of the grant
  • The amount being requested
  • A quote or a bill to support that amount
  • An explanation of when the money is needed and any other sources of funds being requested to help
  • Any other relevant information that will support the application

The typical size of a grant is about $500. For more information, visit http://www.midwestuuconf.org/iva-laughlin-fund.html