Community Assistance Program
Funding Amount
Up to $1,000
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Patients and families affected by Telomere Biology Disorders
- Participation in clinical trials not sponsored by a biotech or pharmaceutical company
- Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per application
- Additional Support: Applicants are encouraged to pursue personal fundraising in addition to this assistance.
Overview
Provides support for patient and family travel and lodging costs for participation in clinical trials.
Eligibility:
- Patients and families affected by Telomere Biology Disorders
- Participation in clinical trials not sponsored by a biotech or pharmaceutical company
Additional Support: Applicants are encouraged to pursue personal fundraising in addition to this assistance.
Application Process: Complete application form; Team Telomere will follow up with applicants
Address: Team Telomere, PO BOX 7405, Missoula, MT 59807
How to Apply
Application Process
- Complete the application form on the Community Assistance Program page
- Team Telomere will follow up with applicants after submission
- Encourage personal fundraising in addition to this assistance program
Required Information
- Patient/family information
- Details of clinical trial participation
- Travel and lodging cost breakdown
- Confirmation that clinical trial is NOT sponsored by biotech or pharmaceutical company
What Team Telomere Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 5
- Total given
- $239K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $5,000–$169K
- By dollars: Massachusetts 71%, Pennsylvania 15%, Texas 13%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Houston, TX; Philadelphia, PA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Boston Childrens Hospital · Boston, MA
Research
$169K
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX
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$30K
University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA
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$25K
Uplifting Athletes · Doylestown, PA
Research
$10K
The Trustees of Columbia University · New York, NY
Research
$5,000
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Fields of Work
- Hardship
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