Patient Assistance Grant
ABOUT THE GRANT
Welcome to the Hudson Valley Cancer Financial Assistance Grant Program
HVC was founded by a cancer survivor, so we truly understand the strain and burden cancer causes, not only physically and emotionally, but financially as well. That’s why we created this grant program to help cancer patients and their families in the 9- county area of the Hudson Valley who are struggling with the unexpected costs of cancer care and are in need of assistance.
This grant program allows for (1) $150 gift card to either Wal-Mart or ShopRite which is intended to help offset your household expenses. This is a one-time only grant program, so once you have received a grant you cannot apply again.
GRANT QUALIFICATION
In order to qualify for the Hudson Valley Assistance Grant Program, you must:
- Live in the Hudson Valley or Sullivan County. Hudson Valley Counties we serve include Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, N. Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Ulster.
- You must be in active treatment for a cancer diagnosis. Active treatment includes receiving chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, or stem cell therapy. This also includes recent cancer surgery and bone marrow or stem cell transplant within the past three months. Patients receiving hospice care are also eligible for assistance.
- You must have a financial need directly related to your cancer diagnosis.
APPLY FOR A GRANT
To apply for a grant, please fill out the HVC grant application for financial assistance. All required forms must be filled out completely to be considered for a grant. Please note that your oncologist or social worker must confirm that you are currently receiving treatment for cancer. Grants are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be distributed according to availability of funding.
- Please make sure to provide one of the following income verification documents: most recent pay stub, Social Security benefit statement, recent bank statement (within 60 days), or copy of the previous calendar tax return. Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Cards or Common Benefit Identification Cards (CBICs) are NOT an acceptable proof of income.
- Please make sure you sign the release form.
- Please make a copy of your records and mail the original application to:
Hudson Valley Cancer
Attn: Grant Program
100 Ward Street, Suite A
Montgomery, NY 12549
Ready to apply?
Please download the application for mailing.
ABOUT THE GRANT Frequently asked questions
What is the mission of Hudson Valley Cancer?
Accordion TogglerWhat is the geographic area Hudson Valley Cancer serves?
Accordion TogglerWe serve patients in the following counties: Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, N. Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster.
What types of cancer qualify for HVC assistance?
Accordion TogglerWe assist anyone we serve in our geographical area in current treatment or hospice care with any type of cancer.
How much assistance can I receive through the Hudson Valley Cancer grant?
Accordion TogglerWe provide a one-time $150 gift card to either Wal-Mart or ShopRite to help offset unexpected household expenses.
How do I apply for assistance from Hudson Valley Cancer?
Accordion TogglerTo apply for a grant, please fill out the HVC grant application for financial assistance. All required forms must be filled out completely to be considered for a grant. Please note that your oncologist or social worker must confirm that you are currently receiving treatment for cancer. Grants are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be distributed according to availability of funding.
Is the Hudson Valley Cancer Financial Grant a one-time only grant?
Accordion TogglerYes, we provide one gift card to a cancer patient and their family located in the geographical area we serve. If you have received assistance in the past from HVC, you will not be allowed to reapply.
Is the Hudson Valley Cancer Financial Grant an emergency grant?
Accordion TogglerThe HVC grant is not an emergency grant. Grant requests are normally considered and processed within two weeks. If you need emergency funding or assistance, we will connect you to social service agencies which can respond to your immediate needs.
What happens if the gift card provided is lost, stolen or misused?
Accordion TogglerWe provide one gift card to a cancer patient and their family located in the geographical area we serve. We cannot replace a gift card which has been lost, stolen, misplaced or misused by someone other than the recipient.
Where can I send a thank you note?
Accordion TogglerWe would love to hear how you are doing! If you would like to send a thank you note,
please send to our office:
Hudson Valley Cancer
100 Ward Street, Suite A
Montgomery,
NY 12549