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Sensory Stimulation Grants

The sensory stimulation movement is a school of thought that purports that children aren't being challenged or stimulated enough in early development. The stimulation movement also thinks many mental disorders, such as autism, aspergers and Alzheimer's disease, are caused by lack of sensory stimulation. Several organizations fund projects that explore sensory stimulation issues.

  1. Alzheimer's Foundation of America

    • This organization provides grants to organizations working within the field of sensory stimulation. To be eligible, the project must address Alzheimer's disease and be geared toward the goal of ridding individuals of it. A $5,000 grant was once awarded to the Frederich Mennonite Community for their installation of a "snoezelen" room, a room set up to create multiple sources of sensory input such as visual and auditory. The group works to improve the lives of the elderly. Eleven grants are given out annually by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.

    Do Something

    • Dosomething.org aims to get young people active in their communities, offering two $500 grants weekly. Its Seed grant applies to community action programs and events that are just getting started. There is a two to three month waiting period between the application's submission and its review. The Growth grant is aimed at helping those who already have created a sustainable community action program. These grants can be used for a variety of projects, including those involving sensory stimulation.

    Human Frontier Science Program

    • This program awards grants for research into the human mind. The program grant is worth up to $450,000 per year. In 2006, this grant was awarded to a team of researchers working on a project proving that sensory stimulation plays a direct role in the development of synapses in the human brain.

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