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Family Grant

SPIERINGS CANCER FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 31, 2026

52 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Family Grant Program

Funder: Spierings Cancer Foundation Inc (Wisconsin, US)

Geographic Scope: Restricted to Brown, Calumet, Outagamie, Winnebago, and Waupaca counties in Wisconsin

Focus Areas: Financial support for families dealing with cancer treatment, covering needs such as:

Housing

Food

Medical expenses

Transportation

Utilities

Purpose: To alleviate financial burdens on families with loved ones battling cancer, allowing them to focus on treatment and recovery rather than financial stress.

Eligibility Requirements

One-time only: Applicants can receive only one (1) grant from Spierings Cancer Foundation. If you have already received a grant, you are no longer eligible.
Residency: Applicants must currently live in Brown, Calumet, Outagamie, Winnebago, or Waupaca counties. Applications will not be accepted from individuals outside this area.
Treatment Status: Applicants must currently be receiving cancer treatment OR have recently completed treatment within the past 12 months. Treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, immunotherapy, or hospice care.
Medical Verification: A physician's signature is required for the application to be considered.

Application Periods

Period 1: February 1 - May 31
Period 2: June 1 - September 30
Period 3: October 1 - January 31

When one application period closes, new applications are submitted into the next grant period.

Background

Founded in 2009 by Jim Spierings, a cancer survivor, the foundation's mission is to provide needed funds to families, hospitals/cancer centers, and cancer research. The foundation reports 100% approval rate for families who apply and has increased support availability as applications have grown (33% increase noted in recent year).

Contact Information

Spierings Cancer Foundation Inc

Phone: (920) 706-1117
Email: katie@spieringscancerfoundation.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 171, Little Chute, WI 54140
Website: spieringscancerfoundation.org

How to Apply

Step 1: Download Physician Confirmation Form

Download the Physician Confirmation form from the application portal

Provide the form to your doctor for completion and signature

This is required before you can submit your application

Step 2: Complete the Online Application
The online application consists of 7 sections:

#### Section 1: Eligibility Verification

Confirm current or recent cancer treatment (within past 12 months)

Confirm you have not previously received a Spierings Cancer Foundation Family Grant

Select your county of residence (Brown, Calumet, Outagamie, Winnebago, or Waupaca)

#### Section 2: Applicant and Patient Information

Indicate if you are applying for yourself or on behalf of someone else

Provide applicant name and relationship to patient (if applicable)

Provide patient's full name, phone number, email address, and complete address

#### Section 3: Demographics & Household

Patient's gender (Male/Female/Choose not to identify)

Patient's date of birth

Preferred language for communication

Household size (number of people relying on household income)

Current employment status (Student/Working/Retired/Reduced Hours/Unable to work due to illness/Disability)

#### Section 4: Financial Snapshot

Approximate total monthly household income (include wages, disability, Social Security, pension, or other sources)

Approximate total monthly household expenses (housing, utilities, groceries, insurance, transportation, etc.)

Current health insurance coverage status (Yes/No)

#### Section 5: Medical Information

Type of cancer diagnosis

Cancer treatment center or hospital system (Ascension, Aurora, Bellin/Emplify, Froedert & MCW, HSHS, ThedaCare Cancer Centers, UW Carbone Cancer Center, or Other)

Location where patient is being treated

#### Section 6: Your Story

Narrative Question (250 words or less, required): Share your story. Tell us more about you, your family, and the concerns you are facing as you move through treatment.

#### Section 7: Grant Need & Physician Confirmation

Primary Question (required): What is your greatest need right now? (Choose from: Housing, Food, Medical Expenses, Transportation, Utilities)

Narrative Question (required): How would you use the grant funds?

Upload Physician Confirmation Form: Submit the completed and signed Physician Confirmation form (accepted formats: jpg, png, pdf; max file size: 5 MB)

Consent Statement (required): Agree to allow Spierings Cancer Foundation and employees/volunteers to retain and access your information

Step 3: Submit Application

Applications can be saved and continued later if needed

All required fields marked with "*" must be completed

Submit during your applicable grant period (February-May, June-September, or October-January)

Important Notes:

Approximate answers are acceptable

All information is kept confidential

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