Grants for Chronically Ill Children

Chronically ill children can accumulate medical bills for outpatient treatment, hospitalizations, surgery or other treatments, prescription medications and medical supplies. Families may have trouble making ends meet. Some grants for chronically ill children can help ease the burden.

Grants for Medical Treatment

• A number of organizations provide grants for chronically ill children that need help paying for medical care. For instance, the American Kidney Fund provides grants for children with renal disease. The Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund helps children with cancer.

Grants for Nonmedical Needs

• Some grants also provide money for non-medical needs of chronically ill children. For instance, families can use grant money from the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund to pay for things like housing and transportation.

Applying for Grants

• Each organization that offers grants for chronically ill children has its own application process. Contact the organization you want to apply to for specific instructions. Most will require something from the doctor documenting the child's condition, and verification of the family's income.