Respite Grant/Dementia Caregivers – Team Suzy

Team Suzy is a Michigan-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Its mission is to make a meaningful impact by granting financial aid to caregivers, educating the community about dementia, and partnering with other local nonprofits — with financial grants that can help caregivers afford respite and other needs.

The organization provides financial grants to qualifying caregivers, which can ease the cost burdens that come with dementia caregiving, including paying for respite care. Team Suzy also administers a Companion Pet Program — funded by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America — that provides no-cost companion pets paired with financial grants to qualifying families, offering comfort to people living with dementia. Based in the Detroit area (Auburn Hills), the organization focuses its mission on Michigan families navigating the financial and emotional strain of dementia.

This resource matters because dementia caregiving is both emotionally and financially draining, and respite in particular is often skipped because families can’t afford to pay for help. Grant programs like Team Suzy’s directly address that barrier, making relief attainable for families who need it most. For Michigan dementia caregivers seeking financial assistance, Team Suzy is worth exploring. Applicants can submit a completed grant application to grants@teamsuzy.org (the process takes about 4–6 weeks), or reach out to hello@teamsuzy.org for more information.