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Essential Needs Grant Program is sponsored by Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation. The Essential Needs Grant provides a one-time $500 award to eligible Colorado cancer patients undergoing active treatment. Grants are paid directly to the applicant to help cover essential, cancer-related living expenses and ease financial stress during treatment.
These funds can help cover housing, utilities, and food.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Colorado residents for at least 90 days, in active cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, or post-surgical treatment), and whose monthly household expenses exceed monthly household income due to cancer-related costs. Medical verification from a licensed professional (social worker, nurse navigator, or physician) is required. Individuals in long-term survivorship, monitoring only, or remission without ongoing treatment are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 (one-time award). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Essential Needs Grant Program is funded by Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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