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When is the deadline for Crisis Intervention Fund?

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Crisis Intervention Fund

National Kidney Foundation

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Crisis Intervention Fund

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to persons with kidney disease who are on dialysis or who have had a kidney transplant and reside in the state of Louisiana.

Geographic Scope: Louisiana only

Program Type: One-time emergency grant

Eligibility

Persons with kidney disease on dialysis OR
Persons with a kidney transplant
Reside in Louisiana
Experiencing an unexpected monthly expense due to a crisis

What the Fund Covers

One-time grant designed to resolve a specific crisis
Not intended for ongoing financial assistance

Application Requirements

Applications available to social workers only
Social workers apply on behalf of the patient
Must demonstrate that all other known community resources and family support have been explored
Program serves as a last resort option

Contact Information

Contact: Tracey Eldridge at tracey@kidneyla.org
Phone: (504) 861-4500
Address: National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana, Inc., 8200 Hampson Street, Suite 229, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118

How to Apply

1. For Social Workers Only: Social workers submit applications on behalf of kidney patients
2. Request Access: Contact Tracey Eldridge at tracey@kidneyla.org to receive access to the password-protected application
3. Complete Application: Fill out the Crisis Intervention Fund form
4. Documentation Required:
- Verification of kidney disease status (dialysis or transplant)
- Description of the crisis/unexpected expense
- Documentation that all other community resources and family support have been explored
5. Submit: Submit completed form to Tracey Eldridge