Resources
Below is a list of resources designed to provide additional knowledge and perspective. If you have a resource that you would like us to consider adding, please click the button below.
Neurodiversity
National
Disability & Philanthropy Forum – Report on Gaps in Philanthropic Support of the Disability Community
Washington State
Disability Rights Washington – A private nonprofit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Their mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities, and pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights.
PROVAIL’s Mobility & Communication team helps individuals with disabilities live more independently. Using cutting-edge technology in innovative ways, the collaborative staff provides technical solutions to match every client’s individual needs.
The University of Washington Taskar Center for Accessible Technology – Develops open-source, universally accessible mapping and physical technologies.
The Arc of Washington State – Promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Washington Assistive Technology Act Program – Provides device demonstrations, short-term equipment loans, and expert resources.
Washington Initiative for Supportive Employment’s mission is equitable employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The nonprofit’s Skills Empowerment and Advocacy Training (SEAT) is available online.
Oregon
Community Vision Assistive Technology Lab offers a variety of services and resources focused on assistive technology, accessibility, and inclusion.
FACT Oregon Resource Hub – FACT Oregon empowers families, youth, and communities to navigate disability systems, advocating together for disability justice and policy change so that people with disabilities have what they need to thrive at home, in school, and in their communities. FACT Oregon works toward a future in which communities are accessible and inclusive and where the self-determination of people with disabilities is assured.
Disability Rights Oregon – Disability Rights Oregon helps people with disabilities with their disability-related legal issues in Oregon.
Fair Housing Council of Oregon is a statewide civil rights organization that proactively promotes housing justice, equity and inclusion. Its mission is to end illegal housing discrimination and promote equal access to housing choice through education and enforcement of fair housing law. Below is a list of materials available online – click each one to view the PDF:
- For Policymakers: Fair Housing for People with Intellectual and Development Disabilities Flier IDD
- Fair Housing IDD Disability Brochure – Asking Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications
- Reasonable Accommodation Interactive Tool IDD
- Best Practices for Landlords – How to Assist Tenants with IDD
- Fair Housing for IDD Service Providers and Advocates
- Fair Housing Guide for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their Families
- ¡Le damos la bienvenida a la herramienta interactiva de adaptaciones razonables! IDD Reasonable Accommodation Interactive Tool Flier (Spanish):
- Folleto sobre discapacidad IDD de vivienda justa: Solicitud de adaptaciones y modificaciones razonables (Fair Housing IDD Disability Brochure – Asking Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications Spanish)
- Vivienda Justa para Personas con Discapacidades Intelectuales y del Desarrollo y para sus Familias (Fair Housing for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their Families Spanish) IDD
The Arc of Oregon – Promotes and defends the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Cancer
National
American Cancer Society – Operates a 24/7 helpline for treatment questions, lodging assistance, and local resource navigation.
NIH Clinical Trials – A comprehensive, government-managed registry of publicly and privately funded clinical studies conducted around the world. Search by specific cancer type, treatment stage, age, and location.
Washington State
Fred Hutch Patient and Family Resource Center
Triage Cancer – Provides free guides on managing medical debt, insurance, and finances in Washington State.
Washington State Department of Health – Provides a wide range of resources, from screenings to transportation assistance to support groups.
Cancer Pathways – Offers free virtual and in-person support groups, workshops, and educational programs with no referral needed.
Cancer Lifeline – Provides emotional support, classes, and a patient financial assistance fund for low-income individuals undergoing active treatment in western Washington counties.
Oregon
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Patient and Family Resources
Triage Cancer – Provides free guides on managing medical debt, insurance, and finances in Oregon.
Oregon Cancer Foundation – Offers support groups, a wig boutique, and financial aid for patients in specific regions.
Grantseekers
Tips for a Successful Grant Application
- Alignment – Make sure your project clearly fits the Kuni Foundation’s priorities, geography, eligibility requirements, and intended outcomes.
- Answer the questions – Follow the application instructions closely, and respond directly and concisely to each question.
- Clearly define the need and opportunity – Explain the challenge(s) you are addressing, why it matters, and the intended impact.
- Be specific about impact – Describe the activities the grant will support, who will benefit, and what will change as a result of the partnership.
- Define success – Identify a few meaningful, realistic outcomes, and explain how you will know if you achieved them.
- Ensure the budget tells the same story as your narrative – Your request should be reasonable, easy to understand, and clearly connected to the activities described in your proposal.
- Demonstrate your ability to deliver – Briefly highlight your organization’s experience, partnerships, community relationships, and other strengths that position you and your scope of work for success.
- Use clear, accessible language – Avoid jargon and undefined acronyms.
- Be realistic – A focused, achievable proposal is more compelling than one that promises too much.
Other Resources for Grantseekers and Nonprofits:
Center for Effective Philanthropy – the 2026 State of the Nonprofit Sector elevates the perspectives of nonprofit leaders and aims to provide a clearer understanding of the pressures they are facing and the steadfast ways nonprofits are responding to mounting challenges.
Grant Professionals Association – Founded in 1998, GPA is the largest professional association dedicated to grant professionals. Grant writing tips are available online.
Nonprofit Association of Oregon – NAO is the statewide nonprofit membership organization representing and supporting charitable nonprofits of all sizes, geographic locations and missions across Oregon. Upcoming events and trainings are available online.
Nonprofit Association of Washington – NAWA convenes a powerful network of nonprofit organizations across Washington State to learn, advocate and collaborate, so that nonprofits can achieve their missions. This includes NAWA’s Learning Library.
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