A Look. grant covers expenses related to the treatment of PANS and PANDAS. Eligible costs include medication, supplements, doctor visits, lab testing, and alternative practitioners—such as functional medicine doctors, naturopaths, acupuncturists, or other holistic healthcare providers.

Grants may not be used for treatment of anyone other than the grant recipient. They also cannot be used for past medical debt, food, rent, mortgage expenses, travel expenses, or any school-related costs (including tuition, school services, or the hiring of a school advocate)

Look. Grants have an initial award of up to $1,500 and can range up to $3,000 per individual.

The initial award is up to $1,500.

The Look. Foundation must receive the appropriate feedback before additional funding is considered. Each recipient must verify the use of funds and complete the Grant Feedback Form before they can request the second installment 

Previous grant recipients are not eligible to apply for additional funding.

The Look. Foundation uses a 100% confidential, HIPPA-compliant online application system. To apply for a Look Grant, you must submit an application form, a doctor’s letter, and letters of support. You will be notified of the decision via email and that decision will also be posted to your account.

Each family is required to use the same account, with the same username and password. However, a separate application and doctor’s letter is required for each child applying.

The Look. Foundation will determine medical eligibility with the help of the applicant’s treating U.S.-based licensed medical provider. The medical provider letter must meet the following requirements:

• Addressed to the Look. Foundation

• Written on the doctor’s letterhead

• Signed by the medical provider

• Confirm the diagnosis of PANS/PANDAS

• State applicant’s name and date of birth, and provide a brief case history

• A treating physician is defined as an MD, ND, DO, PA-C, or NP. The grant application is not eligible for consideration by the Board of Directors until the Look. Foundation receives the medical provider letter.

We’ll send you email notifications once we’ve received your application, doctor’s letter, and letters of support. You will also receive a final email when your application is complete. You may log in at any time to view your account and check the status of your application. In addition, you’re welcome to reach out to us at any time with questions regarding the application process. Please email us at grants@lookfoundation.org.

After the board meeting, The Look. Foundation will email each applicant with a decision. This decision will also be posted to your online account. You will be notified approximately 6 weeks after the application deadline.

To be reconsidered at future board meetings, please email us at grants@lookfoundation.org. You may provide more details on your financial situation, current medical needs, or any new obstacles we may not be aware of. Your grant application will stay active for one year.

If you are selected for a grant, you must sign an online pledge form stating that you’ll provide feedback and verify the use of funds. We require the submission of all receipts used for treatment. We also want to learn more about you and your child’s PANS/PANDAS journey. Your story may be used on our website.

To ensure we can assist as many new families as possible, previous grant recipients are not eligible to apply for additional funding.