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Bidrag inom omsorg

Stiftelsen Rune Ljungdahl offers temporary financial support to individuals and families in need, following the founder Rune Ljungdahl's vision of helping vulnerable people in society. The foundation provides grants for everyday needs and health-promoting interventions. Applications are accepted for expenses such as new glasses, dental care, travel, daily necessities, or other needs specified by the applicant. The grant is intended to provide practical support that improves daily life for those who need it most. The foundation emphasizes that Rune Ljungdahl was a thoughtful and caring person who had a warm concern for ordinary people and the disadvantaged in society, and the foundation continues this legacy by offering support to individuals and families. Grants are subject to income limitations and cannot be used for debts or rent payments.

Föreningen FVO Ekonomiskt Bidrag för Privatpersoner

Föreningen FVO (Fredrika-Bremer-Förbundets Välfärdsorganisation) provides financial support to economically disadvantaged individuals in Sweden. The organization distributes funds from collaborating foundations to help with expenses that state and municipal support does not cover. Support can be requested for dental care, glasses, recreation, household equipment, leisure activities, temporary financial reinforcement, and other needs. Applicants must have a permanent residence, have applied for all other benefits they are entitled to (such as housing allowance), and meet income criteria defined by the Swedish Tax Agency. As a single person, the annual income for 2024 should not exceed 229,200 SEK, with an additional 57,300 SEK per additional person in the household. Applications are evaluated individually based on financial need, and meeting the income criteria does not guarantee funding as resources are limited. The organization has been operating since 1889 and works with multiple foundations with different purposes, some targeting specific geographic areas, demographics, or professional categories.

Stipend for Children without Glasses

The Stipend for Children without Glasses (SCWG) is a charitable foundation established in 2012 dedicated to supporting youth who have maintained natural visual acuity throughout their developmental years. Founded by optometrist Dr. Helena Brightwell, the organization awards annual grants of $500–$2,000 to children ages 8–17 who demonstrate both exceptional uncorrected vision and academic achievement. The foundation's somewhat tongue-in-cheek mission arose from Dr. Brightwell's observation that while numerous programs exist to provide corrective eyewear to those in need, no recognition existed for children whose genetic fortune and eye-care habits preserved their natural sight. Recipients must submit proof of 20/20 vision or better from a licensed eye care professional, along with a short essay on eye health awareness. The SCWG distributes approximately $150,000 annually across 200 grants and has funded vision health education programs in over 40 schools nationwide.