Financial Assistance

Bright Grants

A small financial assistance program to help families through cancer

Cancer is expensive. We are here to help.

At the Bright Spot Network, we know that raising a family is expensive enough without a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Between medical bills, reduced or stopped work hours, and unexpected travel to appointments far away, cancer is expensive.

We are here to help.

Bright Spot Network offers a small grants program called Bright Grants, where any Bright Spot Network families/parents/caregivers in need of financial assistance are eligible to apply for $500 in funding. Families must be caring for a child 0-6 years old or pregnant.

Unfortunately the Bright Grant financial assistance program is temporarily paused. We anticipate reopening it August. Thank you for your patience.

Funding for this program comes from the generous support of our donors.

Please consider making a donation today→

FAQs

Who is eligible for a Bright Grant?

Who is eligible for a Bright Grant? To be eligible for a Bright Grant you MUST:

Currently be in treatment for cancer or within 1 year of ending treatment.
Be the primary guardian for a child 0-6 or are pregnant.

Are there any geographic restrictions to recieve a Bright Grant?

Our Bright Grant is available to eligible applicants who live anywhere in the United States.

How do I apply?

We’ve tried to keep it simple! Just complete the confidential online form. Unfortunately the grant is temporarily paused. We plan to reopen it in April. Please check back.

What do I need to apply?

The application asks you for the following information - all of which will be kept confidential:

Basic details like your name and contact information
Demographic information about age, gender, race, and type of cancer
Confirmation that you are currently or have been treated for cancer.
Information about your kids like their age.
A brief description of your financial need and what the grant will be used for

What if I am not selected?

We will let you know whether or not you are selected and inform you of other financial opportunities.

What can grant funding be used for?

Funds can be used for anything that will help you and your family during the difficulty of cancer diagnosis, treatment, or it’s aftermath. Example include (but are not limited to!):

Basic living expenses: groceries (including grocery delivery), utility bills, supplementing rent/mortgage payments, supplementing lost incomes, car-related expenses, etc.

Child-related expenses: childcare expenses, paying for online and other educational enrichment resources, mental health and other supportive services for your child(ren), etc.

Health and wellness: defraying medical costs, transportation costs to medical appointments, supplementing health insurance, mental health, fitness/wellness/nutrition costs (including online resources), etc. Other: if you have other needs not outlined above please feel free to describe them in your application!

If I receive a grant do I need to provide receipts or otherwise report back on how the money was spent?

No, this program is intended to provide short-term financial relief to families grappling with the financial challenges presented by cancer while raising young kids.

What happens if funding runs out?

BSN has raised limited funds to date and we will be raising additional money to support this effort. Donors who are interested in contributing can make a donation here. https://brightspotnetwork.org/donate

Can I receive the grant more than once?

Yes. You can apply to this grant yearly but cannot receive it more than once a year.

Who can I contact if I have more questions?

Please feel free to reach out to us at contact@brightspotnetwork.org with “Bright Grants” in the subject line.

Bright Grant Application