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Hogs for the Cause Family Grants for Pediatric Brain Cancer

HOGS FOR THE CAUSE INC

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Hogs for the Cause Family Grants for Pediatric Brain Cancer

Organization: Hogs for the Cause Inc (LA, US)
Tax ID: 32-0273586
Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Mission

Provides direct financial grants to families whose children are battling pediatric brain cancer to help fill the gap between what families can afford and what insurance provides.

    Focus Areas

  • Primary Focus: Pediatric brain cancer support and outreach services
  • Geographic Scope: United States (primary operations in Louisiana; also supports patients at children's hospitals in South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Atlanta)

    Grant History

  • Over 1,000 direct grants distributed to families since inception (2009)
  • $1.52 Million in direct grants to families battling pediatric brain cancer (as of 2020)
  • $528,000 distributed in grants during fiscal year 2020
  • $2.2 Million to hospital programs and other public charities

    Eligibility

  • Child must be receiving ongoing healthcare treatment for pediatric brain cancer
  • Applications must be submitted by a social worker or doctor where the child is being treated
  • Applications submitted directly by families cannot be reviewed

Contact Information

Mailing Address: Hogs for the Cause Inc P.O. Box 792300 New Orleans, LA 70179

Website: hogsforthecause.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Important Note: Grant applications are temporarily unavailable while the organization hosts its festival. Applicants should check back after the festival for availability.

    Submission Requirements

  • Applicant: Application must be submitted by a social worker or doctor at the child's treating hospital
  • Direct family submissions: Applications submitted directly by families cannot be reviewed and will not be considered

How to Apply

1. Visit hogsforthecause.org/apply-for-a-grant/ 2. Submit application through their online portal (when available) 3. Ensure submission is from a hospital social worker or physician 4. Wait for festival period to conclude if applications are temporarily closed

Application Status

Applications are currently temporarily closed during festival season.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

cancerhardshiphealth-disparities

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