Family Assistance Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
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.
Overview
The Family Assistance Fund provides direct financial assistance to families of children with cancer in northern Nevada to alleviate the financial and emotional burden of cancer treatment.
Geographic Scope: Northern Nevada
Focus Areas:
- Medical bills not covered by insurance
- Insurance deductibles and copays
- Uncovered medical procedures
- Travel costs to and from treatment facilities
- Emergency room visit copays
- Loss of income support
- Medical debt assistance
Eligibility: Families of children currently diagnosed with and undergoing cancer treatment in northern Nevada
Background: NNCCF has provided over $5.6 million in direct financial assistance to local children battling cancer over 20 years. The Family Assistance Fund is the primary vehicle for this support, helping families manage the substantial costs associated with childhood cancer treatment.
Contact:
- Phone: (775) 825-0888
- Address: 3550 Barron Way #9a, Reno, Nevada 89511
- Website: nvchildrenscancer.org
How to Apply
Application Process
No detailed application process provided in available content.
To Apply:
Families should contact NNCCF directly to inquire about assistance and begin the application process.
Contact Information
- Phone: (775) 825-0888
- Address: 3550 Barron Way #9a, Reno, Nevada 89511
- Website: nvchildrenscancer.org/family-assistance-fund
What Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $100K
- Median grant
- $100K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Davis, CA.
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Uc Davis · Davis, CA
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$100K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Cancer
- Hardship
- Family services
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