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Exciting Grant Opportunity for Families with Private Medical Cannabis Prescriptions

We are delighted to announce a new grant program designed to support families in the UK who are in receipt of a private prescription for medical cannabis for their child. This grant provides £500 towards the purchase of specialist equipment that can significantly aid their child’s development.

This funding can be used for a range of tools and resources, including those that support:

• Physical Development: e.g., adapted seating, mobility aids, sensory integration tools, specialist trikes or wheelchairs. 
• Communication: e.g., communication boards, speech therapy software, assistive listening devices.
• Cognitive Development: e.g., educational software, visual aids, memory tools, e
• Behavioural Support: e.g., sensory toys, weighted blankets, visual schedules.

Applications will be assessed for approval by our independent funding allocation board. The closing date for applications is 27th April 2025.

Applications are now open! Download application form here

We encourage all eligible families to apply and access this valuable support.

Please send grant applications to grants@medcanfoundation.co.uk 

Funding it limited, any applications we are unable to fulfill, re-application at next funding allocation will be required.