DOs impacted by recent natural disasters can apply for disaster relief grants from AOF

DOs whose practice of medicine has been impacted by a recent natural disaster can apply for a disaster relief grant from the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) via its Disaster Relief Program. The funding was made possible through donations to AOF by AOA members and state osteopathic association members. Currently, eligibility is limited to those affected by natural disasters officially declared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) between June and December 2024.

The one-time grants are available in the amounts of $150, $250 or $500, and practicing osteopathic physicians and residents who are victims of a recent natural disaster are eligible. Recipients must use the funds to help restore their medical practice and continuation of care. Applicants must also have been members of the AOA and/or their affiliate state association during the last 18 months, and live and/or work in a community affected by a FEMA-declared disaster.

The AOF has limited disaster relief funding available and will close the application when all funds are expended. However, any extra requests will be kept on file and fulfilled when/if funds are replenished.

To apply for a grant, applicants can fill out AOF’s grant request form. AOF staff will review applications and contact applicants who are eligible for grants to complete the payment. No W9 is needed. No additional reporting by the applicant is required. Checks will be mailed within 48 business hours of confirmation.

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