Maude’s Ventures: Funding the Future of Dementia Care

From AgeWise King County

Ed note: This project honor’s Richard Ferry’s late wife, Maude. Please pass the information on to those with creative ideas about improving the care of those afflicted with dementia and those caring for them.

Do you have a groundbreaking idea to improve the lives of those living with dementia and their caregivers? Maude’s Ventures is seeking your vision! The Maude’s Ventures annual grant competition is open now, offering seed funding of up to $50,000 to turn your vision into reality.

Groundbreaking ideas make a difference

Maude’s Ventures is passionate about supporting innovative, scalable, and impactful solutions. By “innovations,” they mean a wide range of creative approaches, including new resources and programs, tech-enabled tools, novel products, and much more.

Whether your concept focuses on improving daily living, enhancing communication, or empowering caregivers, Maude’s Ventures’ inclusive review process ensures your voice is heard. They value submissions from a wide range of applicants, including:

  • Care providers
  • Technology developers
  • Researchers
  • Health care professionals
  • Business owners

Simple application process

Don’t let fear of a lengthy application process hold you back. Maude’s Ventures recognizes the importance of getting your idea off the ground quickly. Their application is designed for ease and clarity, requiring only:

  • A concise two-page proposal outlining your innovative solution
  • Up to two letters of support from relevant partners, current or past

Don’t miss out!

The application window for the 2024 Maude’s Ventures Grant competition is open now through Monday, August 5. Visit https://maudesventures.org/ to learn more and submit your application.

Together, let’s revolutionize dementia care!


Contributor Giulia Benvenuto is an executive assistant with The Ferry Foundations. Visit Maude’s Ventures or follow Maude’s Ventures on InstagramFacebook and LinkedIn to learn more. E-mail giulia.benvenuto@ferryfound.org to learn more about the application process.

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