Never Lose Hoop Grants
Funding Amount
Up to US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “NOTE: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.”
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Other requirements
- Applications for the grant must be submitted by a referral organization, such as a social service agency, religious organization, educational facility, public assistance organization, or other nonprofit serving children.
Overview
The Never Lose Hoop Fund, established by JC and Joni Hulls, provides grants to support families affected by cancer. The fund aims to enhance the quality of life for children and their families through shared experiences, such as family camps and outdoor activities. Grants are available for those currently battling cancer or who have lost an immediate family member to cancer within the last two years. This initiative helps families create lasting memories and find joy during difficult times.
NOTE: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Background
The Never Lose Hoop Fund was established by JC and Joni Hulls to support children affected by cancer, specifically by providing grants for shared family experiences that will give the children and their families improved quality of life and happiness.
After the Hulls’ personal experience with cancer, they realized the value of taking time for fun as a family to lift their spirits. They established this fund to help other families battling cancer enjoy quality time together. Whether it’s attending a family camp, taking a hot air balloon ride, or simply canoeing at Lake Monroe, the Never Lose Hoop fund will help provide rest, renewal, and enjoyment for families affected by cancer.
The grants are for families dealing with a current cancer diagnosis or treatment, or those who have experienced the death of an immediate family member to cancer within the last two years.
Grants may be used to cover expenses related to the family experience.
Examples may include:
- transportation costs,meals, registration or ticketing costs, or lodging.
Eligibility
Applications for the grant must be submitted by a referral organization, such as a social service agency, religious organization, educational facility, public assistance organization, or other nonprofit serving children.
What Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 53
- Total given
- $1.49M
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,124–$169K
- By dollars: Indiana 98%, North Carolina 1%, Florida <1%. Top recipient cities: Bloomington, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Freedom, IN.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Sycamore Land Trust Inc · Bloomington, IN
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
$169K
Conservation Law Center · Bloomington, IN
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
$150K
Bloomington Pets Alive Inc DBA Pets Alive Spayneuter Clinic · Bloomington, IN
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
$120K
Healthnet Foundation Inc · Indianapolis, IN
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
$70K
Monroe County Humane Association · Bloomington, IN
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
$63K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Cancer
- Family services
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