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Not at this time. As a young adult survivorship-focused grant program, we cannot directly financially assist anyone who is in active cancer treatment. Please visit our Get Help page to review the medical eligibility requirements as patients receiving some long-term and immunotherapy treatments may be eligible. Please visit our Resource Guide at the top of this page for additional financial assistance resources.
Not at this time. As a young adult survivorship-focused grant program, we cannot directly financially assist anyone outside of our age range. Applicants must be between 21-39 years old at the time they start an application. Please visit our Get Help page to review our other eligibility requirements and visit our Resource Guide at the top of this page for additional financial assistance resources.
Applicants must have a history of cancer to be eligible for our SAMFund grant program. While treatment for diagnoses such as Aplastic Anemia or Polycythemia Vera can be similar, it is not considered a cancer diagnosis. If you have questions regarding EMF’s eligibility requirements, please discuss with your healthcare provider.
Financial Assistance Grant:
Family Building Grant:
No, you can only receive funding for one grant per year.
You can receive a total of 2 grants.
After the application closes, it will take approximately 6-7 weeks for applicants to be notified of grant status and for first payments to be sent out.
No, you can save your progress by clicking “Save Draft” and return to it at a later time. Please be sure to submit your application on the landing page by clicking “Submit” at the top right corner.
The forms needed to complete an application are available for download on our website and include:
A Medical History Verification Form that is completed and signed by a licensed practitioner that can verify your cancer diagnosis (e.g., doctor, nurse, social worker, patient navigator). Electronic signatures are accepted.
Recent Tax Forms, or an Affidavit stating you have not filed taxes in either, or both, of the past two years. Electronic signatures are accepted.
Yes, tax forms or the affidavit (if applicable) and Medical History Verification form must be submitted for the application to be complete. We recommend sending the medical history form to your practitioner at least two weeks in advance as a first step to ensure there is enough time to get it completed prior to the submission deadline.
Forms can be completed electronically and electronic signatures are accepted. Forms can also be printed, scanned, and uploaded to the portal, or can be faxed to 1-617-938-3484. Photos of completed forms are also accepted.
No, we require updated and current forms to be completed and submitted with each application.
No, EMF sends payments to bill issuers such as landlords, mortgage lenders, banks, fertility clinics, hospitals, etc. Expect Miracles Foundation does not issue checks directly to grant recipients. If you are selected for funding and your name is not on the lease, mortgage or car payment statement (for example, it is in a partner or relative’s name) we will request and additional bill or statement (e.g., utility bill, credit card bill, etc) so we can verify you currently reside at the address listed on the document. EMF is unable to make payments to payees outside of the United States.
Yes, however, we do not pay relatives directly.
We would send payment to a landlord or a
mortgage lender on their behalf.
We respect and uphold the privacy of each applicant. All information gathered through grant applications is kept secure and confidential.
Have additional questions? Email the EMF Programs Team at programs@expectmiraclesfoundation.org
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