Grants for Local Patients

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for local patients fighting cancer.

Who can apply for a grant:

Money is awarded based on need and availability to patients living on the Gulf Coast undergoing cancer treatments.

Grant Guidelines:

Here are some guidelines of services funds may be awarded for: (this is not an all-inclusive list)

Help with copays and deductibles
Home health equipment, groceries, rent, utilities and other living expenses
Transportation expenses

Limitations:

Bras for a Cause Gulf Coast will not consider applications for the following:

Non local patients
This list is not exhaustive and may be updated at any time

Eligibility:

Applicants must be a Gulf Coast local patient fighting cancer. Patients applying for a Bras for a Cause Gulf Coast Grant must sign a Hipaa waiver linked below and provide the grant committee documentation of diagnosis as well as receipts and/or invoices.

Application Deadlines and Timelines:
Applications are accepted November 1- August 31 annually.

Applications will be received by the grant committee and the Bras for a Cause Gulf Coast Grants Director will review all applications. After the evaluation has been completed, recommended applications will be forwarded to the Bras for a Cause Gulf Coast Board of Directors for approval. Applicants will receive notification of the board’s decision within 60 days and grant funds will be distributed within 75 days, if awarded.
*If you have an emergency need please notate that on the application and we will do everything we can to speed up the process.