The ELA Foundation has a vision of  “Changing the Face of Disability on the Planet”.  We accomplish this through our grant and scholarship programs.

The ELA Foundation grants funds for established programs in the areas of arts and advocacy to nonprofit US 501(c)(3) organizations, which are led by or support adults with disabilities who are 22 or older.

We encourage distinctive, cutting edge programs that impact the lives of people with disabilities by changing the face of disability in a community.

Program grants from the ELA Foundation range from $1,000 to $5,000 and must demonstrate support by other foundations, corporations and individuals in the local community. Funds that are granted from the ELA Foundation must be spent on the purpose for which the grant was written.