Borkee Hagley Fund grants

The Borkee Hagley Foundation Grant Fund, administered by the Delaware Community Foundation, provides funding for nonprofit organizations engaged in research, care, and support services for individuals and families impacted by neurodegenerative diseases. The Fund specifically supports clinical research and programs that address the cognitive and movement challenges associated with conditions such as Huntington’s Disease, ALS, Parkinson’s Disease, and Alzheimer’s Disease. The grant program emphasizes support for comprehensive and complex care, including social and emotional support systems for patients and their caregivers. Eligible applicants may apply for up to $50,000 per proposal. The Fund welcomes applications from both previous grantees and new organizations whose programs align with its core priority areas. The 2025 application window opened on August 11, 2025, and closes on October 15, 2025. Applications must be submitted through the Delaware Community Foundation’s online platform and include detailed program summaries, funding requests, and information on the focus area of the project or general operating needs. The Borkee Hagley Foundation is narrowing its focus to these specific neurological and cognitive conditions, signaling a commitment to supporting organizations that can demonstrate significant community impact in these domains. Proposals will be evaluated based on relevance to the Fund’s priority diseases, quality of care or research proposed, and alignment with its mission of improving lives affected by neurodegeneration.

Align project directly with one of the target neurodegenerative diseases. Detail both care and measurable community impact. Emphasize research or support services and avoid generic health framing.