Grants for
Neurodiverse Individuals
BECOME A CATALYST
The Rad Lab awards molecular grants to neurodiverse individuals each year who demonstrate leadership and inspire others through their actions.
This year, we will award grants of $250 to individuals, ages 18+,
who are taking important steps to live more independently.
catalyst
noun
\ ˈka-tə-ləst \
an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary
AWARDING GRANT MONEY
Winners will be announced June 1, 2022 for 10 applicants from California and 10 applicants from Pennsylvania.
IF AWARDED GRANT MONEY:
Each catalyst will be asked to post on social media and tag
The Rad Lab and share a photo of how this award helped them become more independent.
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Prepare
Be ready to answer the following:
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Why do you want to become a catalyst?
What attributes do you have that make you a "radical collaborator?" -
If you were awarded $250, briefly explain how you would spend it to inspire a positive change for yourself or other neurodiverse individuals?
You will be asked to share:
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Photo of yourself
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Your Social Media Links
APPLY TO BECOME A CATALYST
Nominate yourself or another neurodiverse individual, age 18+, residing in California or Pennsylvania.
Applications will be accepted between January 1, 2022 and March 15, 2022.
Examples of Catalysts include:
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Moving out of their parent(s)/family home
and into a more independent setting
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Taking steps to be more independent when needing transportation
(i.e, learning to drive, learning to use public transportation, learning to use riding apps)
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Enrolling in a vocational school, college,
or program to further career goals
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Initiating social plans independently
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Registering to vote, and voting
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Earning their first paycheck
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Opening a bank account