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HASCI Division Application for Funding; ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Projects

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Head and Spinal Cord Injury (HASCI) Division of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) announces anticipated state funding for projects that will increase evidence-based ThinkFirst injury prevention efforts in our state.  State and local non-profit organizations, consumer groups, and/or local DSN Boards are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Application (PDF)

Complete applications must be emailed with subject line of “ThinkFirst Application” to: Matthew Walker, SCDDSN Head and Spinal Cord Injury Program Coordinator at mwalker@oidd.bhdd.sc.govApplications must be received by May 31, 2024.

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