ELIGIBILITY

Individuals must meet all of the following requirements to be eligible for a financial assistance grant from the Northwest Sarcoma Foundation.

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  1. Northwest Resident - the patient must reside full-time in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Montana, or Idaho.

  2. Sarcoma Diagnosis - the patient must have received a diagnosis of any form of sarcoma cancer by a qualified medical professional.

  3. Active Treatment - the patient must be in active treatment or attended a diagnosis related appointment within the last 8 weeks.

  4. Financial Situation - the patient’s annual household income may not exceed 400% of the calculated Federal Poverty level.

  5. Annual Maximum - the patient’s yearly grant total may not exceed $500. Repeat grant requests must be made at least 12 months following the previous grant.

  6. Lifetime Maximum - the maximum awards per patient is 3 in a lifetime.

 

Grant size:

  • Ages 0 to 21 and being treated at pediatric facility: Jenna Westerholm Pediatric Help$ Program, $500 per grant.

  • Ages 18+: Foundation Help$ Program, $500 per grant.

 

Updated on 03-31-2021