They may make a small amount of grants within their area of interest as well. Public foundations derive their assets from contributions, fund raising activities and donations received by their non-profit entities. A portion of funds received by non-profit organizations are reserved to finance such grants to either individuals, a group of individuals, or other foundations to foster self reliance, for research, education and fostering of programs or services for individuals with disabilities or groups of individuals with significant disabilities and to promote independence, productivity, and quality of life. Without grants many programs and or important research would not be possible. Whether it be to find a cure for cancer, for the express purpose of exploring the best way a person with mobility impairments can access a building, for documentaries or for public access or public broadcasting programs.
Grants offer a unique way of financing such research and programs.
Without grants, many a student who may wish to pursue their post-secondary educational opportunities may never get such a chance. Without grants, individuals and or organizations who foster research for the disability community for such items as research into mobility aides may never get a chance to offer their experience or expertise. The primary objective of this program is to encourage and facilitate voluntary compliance with titles II and III of the ADA and the Department's implementing regulations through education and information sharing. Through this program, the Department works with organizations representing the many constituencies affected by the ADA to develop and deliver educational programs and materials targeted to these audiences nationwide. The grant program is educational in nature.