Free Grants for Patients & Families

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Direct financial assistance grants for adults in the United States currently undergoing any type of cancer treatment and having trouble covering medical expenses. Grants are paid directly to the agency or program providing the medical services not to the patient. Amounts vary based on need and current program funding. Applications are open on a quarterly basis. To apply, please complete this application: https://www.1uponcancer.org/help/.

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The Dollars Allocated to Assist (DATA) Grant Program accepts applications year round for financial assistance and is available to anyone in the USA in current cancer treatment. To apply, click this link and head to the bottom of the page for the Dollars Allocated to Assist (DATA) application download: https://www.thecoccares.org/receive-support. Completed applications can be emailed back to COC using the email address above.

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The Charles Thide Foundation provides monetary grants to help patients and families having a difficult time financially because of a cancer diagnosis. The amount of the award varies based on need. The Foundation accepts requests year round and anyone living in the USA with any type of cancer is eligible to apply. For more information and to download the PDF application, please visit this link: http://www.charlesthidefoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant.html.

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Grants provided to cancer patients to help with daily living or medical expenses including out-of-pocket prescriptions, utilities, gas/transportation, lodging, groceries or other medical supplies/necessities. These one-time grants are currently prioritized for patients with brain or breast cancer but Cindy’s Legacy will consider all others on an individual basis so please do apply if help is needed.  To apply or for more information, please visit https://www.cindyslegacy.org/get-help.

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Provides provide short-term financial assistance to individuals and families in temporary crisis. The amount awarded varies based on applicant circumstance but according to their website averages between $750.00 and $1,250. For eligibility and more visit https://www.modestneeds.org/about-us/grants-types-self-sufficiency.asp. For online application see https://www.modestneeds.org/for-applicants/.

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Net Wish provides direct and immediate assistance to families and individuals who require a modest helping hand of $200.00 and have been doing so since 2002. This program is available to all US residents who have unmet financial needs. Grants are provided in the form of pre-paid credit cards. To apply, please visit http://netwish.org.

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Financial support for patients ages 18-40 as they undergo cancer treatment. Grants are typically $500 and cover things like medical co-payments, rent and mortgage, transportation, car insurance, repairs, and groceries. For application and more information on this grant program, please visit http://www.bmcf.net/apply.htm/.

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The Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation offers an annual essay award for survivors of catastrophic illness. In addition, this program also provides financial assistance for single parent families with urgent everyday expenses so that the parent may remain by the child’s bedside during catastrophic illness. Grant amounts vary. For more information and applications, email info@andreriveroflife.org or visit http://andreriveroflife.org/social-workers-application/.

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The Family Emergency Fund Grant from Rally Foundation provides up to $500 in a year ($750 lifetime max per person) to help cover expenses like patient’s cancer related medical bills or other family costs related to treatment (i.e.: utilities, mortgage, rent, transitional housing, etc.). For application, visit the website at https://rallyfoundation.org/why-we-rally/family-emergency-fund/.

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Grants ranging from $300 to $500 for a child’s extracurricular activities during his or her parent’s cancer treatment. From the website, “Whether a family is experiencing a financial crisis resulting from a diagnosis, or they just need some extra funds for luxuries because every extra dollar is going to medication costs… we want to help. We want to encourage and facilitate each child’s passion whether it be sports, music, art or any other activity.” For current program availability and application, visit http://www.cancerfamilyrelieffund.org/Success.html.