Community Grant Program

Grants for Parkinson’s Community Programming

The APDA Virginia Chapter funds a variety of community programs that are making a difference in the lives of those living with Parkinson’s disease (PD).  Our goal is to increase access to and affordability of Wellness Programs, Support Groups and Educational Initiatives for people with PD across Virginia. These programs may be created by either organizations or individuals.

Past grant program recipients include:

  • Art & Music Therapy
  • Aquatics Classes
  • Communication & Swallowing Wellness Group
  • CyclePD
  • Dance for Healthy Aging with Parkinson’s Disease
  • Neuro-Power Programming
  • Rock Steady Boxing
  • Yoga Classes

Please note that any wellness or exercise program must have at least one certified fitness instructor, physical therapist, yogi, or other accredited fitness professional present at every meeting in order to be considered for funding.


How to Apply:

Community Grant Program applications are accepted two times per year and funds are not retroactive, so please plan accordingly.

Grant application deadlines:
December 1, 2025January 15, 2026 (Winter Cycle)
May 15, 2025-June 30, 2026 (Summer Cycle)

To apply, please fill out the PDF below and email to:
apdavirginia@apdaparkinson.org

Questions? Please email apdavirginia@apdaparkinson.org.

Previous APDA Virginia Grant Recipients

2024
MOVE U! Community Adaptive Dance for All program
Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia

2023
Community Sing-Along for people living with Parkinson’s Disease
Riverside Health: The Martha W. Goodson Center