Essential Needs Grant Program for Cancer Patients

Based in Steamboat Springs, CO, the Essential Needs Grant Program for Cancer Patients, operated by the Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation, is dedicated to providing vital financial assistance to cancer patients facing economic hardships due to medical expenses. Our program aims to alleviate the burden of everyday costs for both adult and pediatric patients actively undergoing treatment or recently completed their care. Each month, we invite applications that require medical verification from a healthcare professional, and our Grants Committee carefully evaluates these requests, prioritizing those in most need based on their financial and personal circumstances. With most of our applicants living at or below the poverty line and often lacking sufficient medical insurance, we are committed to offering grants of $750 for adults and $1,000 for children, typically available once per year or up to twice in a lifetime. In urgent situations, we can expedite emergency grants within 48 hours, ensuring immediate relief for those in critical need. We strive to support our cancer community with compassion and urgency.