Gift of Life Grant Program

Gift of Life Grant Program

Funder: JJ's Legacy (Kern County, CA)

Purpose: Financial support for organ transplant recipients to help cover medical costs during post-transplant recovery.

Geographic Scope

• Geographic Focus: Kern County, California residents only

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a Kern County resident
• Must have received a transplant within the last 365 days
• Must complete the application and provide required documentation

Funding Covers

• Insurance premiums
• Doctor's visits
• Prescription medicine
• Lab work
• Travel expenses
• Lodging associated with post-transplant recovery

Application Timeline

• Applications can be submitted beginning January 1 each year
• Applicants can apply once per calendar year
• Allow 90 days for review from submission date
• JJ's Legacy grant committee reviews all applications for approval

Background

During transplant journey, recipients face many challenges. JJ's Legacy supports its recipients with Financial Assistance Grants.

Organization Information

• Organization: JJ's Legacy (IRS Registered 501(c)(3))
• Federal Tax ID: 27-3546375
• Website: jjslegacy.org
• Applications Sponsored By: Kern Family Health Care

How to Apply

1. Access the Application
- Application available in English and Spanish on the website
- Visit: jjslegacy.org/programs/grant-applications/

2. Submission Requirements
- Complete the application form
- Provide required documentation (specific documents not detailed in available materials)

3. Timing
- Submit application beginning January 1 each year
- Only one application per applicant per calendar year
- Allow 90 days for review from submission date

4. Review Process
- JJ's Legacy grant committee reviews all applications
- Applicants will be notified of approval status after 90-day review period