Outreach Grant Programs
Apply for funding to support local movement disorders education.
The MDS Outreach Grants Program provides financial support and expert faculty for local educational activities and meetings in the field of movement disorders.
Outreach grants are limited to individuals residing in and programs taking place in No-Fee Countries.
Based on the needs of your program, MDS support is available for:
- Financial event support*
- Faculty / Expert speaker support (honorarium/travel funding)*
- Technical support / Access to paid Zoom account
- Endorsement of the event (Use of MDS logo)
*Grants are provided directly to the applicant to use or disperse as needed
Application Process
Before you apply, review the Outreach Grant Guidelines to ensure you meet all general program requirements.
New in 2025: Applications must be submitted based on the timeline of your event.
Dates and deadlines
| For events/activities happening in: | Application deadline | Decision date |
| A: January – March 2026 | November 15, 2025 | December 15, 2025 |
| B: April – June 2026 | January 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| C: July – September 2026 | March 15, 2026 | April 15, 2026 |
| D: October – December 2026 | June 15, 2026 | July 15, 2026 |
To apply, identify the needs of the program, and share details and a description.
Outreach Grants Provided by MDS
Developing World Education Program (DWEP)
Support for in-person event logistics and/or support for 3-4 faculty. Requested amounts can be variable based need.
Final approved grant amounts may differ from the requested amount based on funding available and will be determined by the review committees.
Ambassador or Visiting Professor Program
Support for 1-2 faculty for an in-person event with a maximum award of $3,600.
Grants of $1,800 USD will be awarded per faculty. If the faculty is from outside the region of the program, only 1 faculty member will be supported at $3,600 USD.
Virtual Professor Program
Support for 1-2 faculty for a virtual event and/or support for purchasing 1 month access to Zoom. Maximum eligible award: $1,250 USD.