Call for Grant Applications – Massage Therapy Foundation launches Community Service Grant Program
Application Deadline:
March 3, 2025
About Organisation
The Massage Therapy Foundation is dedicated to advancing the practice and knowledge of massage therapy through support for scientific research, education, and community service. Its initiatives aim to elevate the standards of the massage therapy profession and foster its integration into mainstream healthcare systems. By bridging the gap between therapeutic massage and communities, the Foundation seeks to highlight the vital role of massage therapy in promoting health and well-being. Its mission includes supporting partnerships between massage professionals and community-based organizations, encouraging the application of manual techniques to improve client health outcomes. Through its programs, the Foundation ensures that underserved populations gain access to therapeutic massage, thereby addressing societal inequities and enabling marginalized groups to achieve their health potential.
About the Grant
The Community Service Grants program of the Massage Therapy Foundation provides funding to promote access to therapeutic massage and bodywork for communities with limited or no access to such services. These grants aim to enhance health outcomes and well-being for marginalized populations and to introduce massage therapy in settings where it is not yet accessible. The program supports partnerships between massage professionals and nonprofit organizations, emphasizing projects that demonstrate sustainability beyond the grant period. Funds can be utilized for various project-related expenses, such as staffing, supplies, and travel, ensuring a measurable and positive impact within a one-year timeframe.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants for the Community Service Grants include nonprofit organizations that have been operational for at least one year. Organizations must hold tax-exempt status under 501(c)(3) in the U.S. or equivalent charitable status in other countries. Applicants should currently provide community services and propose to integrate therapeutic massage and bodywork into their programs. Each application requires a Project Leader and a qualified Massage Therapy Coordinator, both with appropriate certifications and expertise. Applicants must ensure the project does not duplicate existing services, provide evidence of sustainability post-grant, and have professional liability insurance coverage for practitioners. Grants are not available to individuals or organizations with affiliations to Massage Therapy Foundation officers or review committee members.
How to Apply?
Organizations must submit a detailed online application, including all required appendices and documentation, to be considered for funding. Ensure compliance with all specified requirements.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by March 3, 2025.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
