Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation

Grants will be awarded in support of projects that present an innovative approach that leads to measurable employment outcomes for youth with disabilities; are national in scope, or model projects that have a definite plan for national dissemination and replication; support U.S. youth with disabilities as the main beneficiary, or young veterans with disabilities transitioning to civilian life; promote the full-inclusion of youth with disabilities alongside their peers without disabilities, and promote inclusive, competitive employment practices; and have a well-defined evaluation, dissemination, and replication plan.

MEAF will consider projects to create tools that help break down barriers to employment and increase job opportunities for young people with disabilities entering the workforce, including returning veterans with disabilities. MEAF defines youth from birth through college-age (about 26).