Family support is key to the National MPS Society’s mission

Grant to assist with final expenses for an individual diagnosed with MPS or ML.

Provides a one-time grant to assist with expenses incurred.

Contact leslie@mpssociety.org to apply.

Program Guidelines

Scholarships for post-secondary education for individuals with MPS or ML, their siblings, their parents, and their children.

Scholarships are awarded for full-time attendance at $1,000 each, or $500 for part-time attendance.

The Jeffrey Bardsley Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to an individual with MPS or ML.

The Klenke-Kirch Sibling Scholarship awards an additional $500 to siblings who will assist with efforts at the conference and support the Sibling Resource Committee.

Guidelines for Individuals Diagnosed with MPS or ML

Guidelines for the Jeffrey Bardsley Scholarship

Guidelines for Siblings, Children, and Parents

Guidelines for the Klenke-Kirch Sibling Scholarship

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Program for individuals diagnosed with MPS or ML ages 13 and up.

Provides a grant up to $1,000 for a life-enriching extraordinary experience (such as a school trip or camp).

Extraordinary Experiences Guidelines

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Provides a grant for specialized equipment or medical aids not covered by insurance.

Requires a medical order and insurance denial.

Grant amount is up to $3,000 with a 10% family copay.

Family Assistance Program Guidelines

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Scholarships for families and individuals to attend the annual family conference.

Scholarships may assist with hotel costs, registration, and travel expenses.

Prioritized for newly diagnosed families and those attending their first conference.

Scholarship applications for the annual family conference will open later in 2024. Information will be sent to members via email with application deadlines and details.

Provides a grant to purchase items to “make life easier;” for items considered out-of-pocket expenses for families.

Grant amount is up to 40% of the purchase price, not to exceed $500.

Journey Assistance Program Guidelines

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Provides reimbursement for travel to out-of-town, non-recurring medical appointments more than 125 miles from home.

Reimbursement offered for up to $550 per year in lodging and transportation costs per individual with MPS or ML.

Medical Travel Assistance Program Guidelines

Appointment Verification Form (appointment must be pre-approved in step 1 before using this form)

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Grant for a regional family social event for families to gather.

Grants available for up to $750 per year.

Regional Social Event Grant Guidelines

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