Grants for Hospice Care

Hospice involves care and support for individuals and families dealing with terminal illness and end-of-life care. Grants for individuals and organizations can offer relief from the financial strain associated with terminal illness and hospice care. Federal grants typically are awarded to organizations that offer services to the community, while private foundations are more likely to offer grants to individuals and family members.

Hospice Foundation of America

• Hospice Foundation of America awards grant funding to organizations that provide bereavement services for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17. Non-profit hospices that provide services for their entire local communities are eligible to apply. One grant for $10,000 is awarded, in addition to several smaller grants for $1,000 each.

  Grant guidelines require a short letter of intent, no longer than 250 words, which should include the organization's mission statement, staff and volunteer information, and the geographic service area. Applicants must include a description of programs offered to the target group, along with a brief description of how the organization will use the funds.

  After reviewing the letters of intent, the foundation invites certain applicants to submit full grant proposals. The entire process takes approximately three months beginning in March and ending in June.

  Hospice Foundation of America

  1710 Rhode Island Ave NW, Ste 400

  Washington, DC 20036

  202-457-5811

  hospicefoundation.org

Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund

• The Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, in affiliation with Heartland Hospice Services, offers grants to terminally ill patients and for their families who care for them. The fund also assists in research, education and community-based services. Patients and families experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to apply.

  Grants may be used to assist individuals and families with household expenses and other bills. The grant may not be used to pay property taxes, legal fees, medical expenses and certain other expenses specified by the fund.

  The Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund also provides wish fulfillment grants. Wish fulfillment grants may be used to pay expenses for travel expenses associated with burial locations, vacations and to reunite family or friends. The grants may also be used for wedding expenses, holiday celebrations and family reunions.

  Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund

  333 N. Summit Street

  Toledo, Ohio 43604

  419-252-5989

  heartlandhospicefund.org

Hospice Foundation for the Central Coast

• Non-profit organizations that provide hospice services in Monterey and San Benito counties in California are eligible to apply for grants from the Hospice Foundation for the Central Coast (HFFCC).

  Grant applicants must submit a proposal that provides a project or program summary. The proposal should also include justification of need, a timelime that estimates completion dates for the project, amount of requested funding and a description of the organization's hospice related outreach efforts in the community.

  In addition to the grant proposal, applicants must also provide proof of 501(c)(3) tax exempt status, the project budget, detailed information about all board members and audited financial statements. See the grant guidelines for other required documents.

  Organizations that reflect compatibility with the goals and philosophy of the Hospice Foundation will receive priority. The foundation also gives high priority to organizations that have clear goals to serve the target population.

  Hospice Foundation for the Central Coast

  20 Ragsdale Dr., Ste 260

  Monterey, CA 93942

  831-333-9023

  hffcc.org