Dr. Davetrina Seles Gadson Health Equity Mini-Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for a Dr. Davetrina Seles Gadson Health Equity Mini-Grant.

This grant program honors Dr. Gadson’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and community empowerment in aphasia care. Mini-grants of up to $500 are available to support small projects that:

• Reduce health disparities in aphasia diagnosis or treatment
• Increase access to care in underserved communities
• Promote culturally responsive practices
• Support diversity in aphasia research, outreach, or education

We encourage applicants from nonprofit organizations, clinicians, researchers, students, and community advocates. Please complete the following application to be considered.

For questions, email: maura@aphasia.org.

Deadline: February 10th, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Consent

By submitting this application, I understand and agree that, if selected, the National Aphasia Association (NAA) may share information about my project—including my name, project title, and summary—through its website, social media, newsletter, or other public channels. This helps inspire others and highlight equity-focused work in the aphasia community. I also acknowledge that submission does not guarantee funding, and that all proposals will be reviewed based on alignment with the goals and values of the Davetrina Seles Gadson Health Equity Mini-Grant Program.