Parkinson's Foundation Requests Applications for 2027 Community Grants

$1M Available in Community Grant Funding

NEW YORK and MIAMI, Nov. 10, 2026 — The Parkinson's Foundation today announced it is accepting applications for $1 million toward community grant funding. The 2027 Parkinson's Foundation Community Grant cycle will support health, wellness and educational programs that address unmet needs in local Parkinson's disease (PD) communities. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $13.9 million to support impactful, sustainable and measurable community-based programs that improve life for people living with PD.

"Through our Community Grant program, the Parkinson's Foundation helped expand access to vital services in 96 communities across 41 states last year, reaching people with PD in areas where support and specialized resources are often limited," said John L. Lehr, President and CEO of the Parkinson's Foundation. "By investing in local organizations, we are strengthening programs that improve quality of life and ensuring more individuals and families can access the care, education and support they need."

Programs for the 2027 Community Grant cycle should be geared towards creating access for people with Parkinson's and their care partners, including those from populations of focus, and need to incorporate at least one of the following focus areas:

• Address emotional or mental health and Parkinson's
• Create education, resources, and support designed for care partners
• Deliver exercise or movement designed for people with Parkinson's

"As someone living with Parkinson's, I know firsthand how important it is to have access to programs that bring hope, connection and support to our community," said Angela Carnahan, a person living with Parkinson's who serves as a member of the Parkinson's Foundation People with Parkinson's Advisory Council. "I am excited to play a small part in something so much bigger – helping to bring meaningful programs and opportunities to people impacted by Parkinson's across the country."

Community Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000 per application, and the funding period will occur from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028. Organizations must operate locally within the United States and demonstrate a commitment to serving the Parkinson's community.

Applications are due Jan. 29, 2027, and recipients will be announced in August 2027. To apply electronically for a Parkinson's Foundation Community Grant or view 2026 recipients, visit Parkinson.org/CommunityGrants. Stories highlighting the impact of the Community Grants program, written by recipients, can also be found at Parkinson.org/GranteeStories.

About the Parkinson's Foundation
The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson's community. Since 1957, the Parkinson's Foundation has invested more than $513 million in Parkinson's research and clinical care. Connect with us on Parkinson.org, Facebook, X, Instagram or call 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636).

About Parkinson's Disease
Affecting more than one million people in the U.S., Parkinson's disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., trouble sleeping, loss of smell and depression). There is no cure for Parkinson's and nearly 90,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Melissa Nobles Gonzalez
Parkinson's Foundation
[email protected]
305.537.9134

SOURCE Parkinson's Foundation