How much funding does Path to Relief Fund provide?

Path to Relief Fund provides $100 - $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Path to Relief Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Path to Relief Fund

Head for the Cure Foundation

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Funding Amount

$100 - $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Path to Relief Fund

Status: Pilot program (application period was December 1-10, 2025; applications may close early if demand surges)

Purpose: Provides relief for families navigating the challenges of a brain tumor diagnosis through grants to help with treatment-related expenses, transportation, or everyday costs.

Geographic Scope: United States and U.S. Territories

Focus Areas:

Treatment-related expenses

Transportation costs

Everyday costs for patients and caregivers

Eligibility

Applicants: Individuals diagnosed with a primary malignant Central Nervous System (CNS) tumor (WHO 2021 classification), or caregivers applying on behalf of their loved one
Income Requirement: Household income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Residency: Must reside in the United States or U.S. Territories

Award Details

Amount: $100-$1,000 per grant
Distribution: Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
Timeline: Approved recipients receive funds by end of December (based on 2025 pilot timeline)

Organization Contact

Head for the Cure Foundation

Address: 3238 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Phone: 816-200-1732 or 816-393-0112
Email: laura@headforthecure.org

Background: Created by Head for the Cure Foundation to ease the financial burden on brain tumor patients and caregivers during an incredibly difficult time.

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Period: December 1-10, 2025 (Note: Applications may close early if demand surges)

How to Apply:

Applications were available online during the specified period

Caregivers may apply on behalf of their loved one

Required Information:

Proof of primary malignant CNS tumor diagnosis (WHO 2021 classification)

Household income documentation to verify eligibility at or below 400% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

Residency verification (United States or U.S. Territories)

Note: Specific application materials, narrative questions, and submission format details are not provided in the available documentation. For complete application instructions, contact the foundation directly.

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What Head for the Cure Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 36
Total given: $808K
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,000–$180K

By dollars: Kansas 24%, Texas 13%, Missouri 13%. Top recipient cities: Dallas, TX; Kansas City, MO; Seattle, WA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Kansas University Endowment Assoc · Kansas City, KS

Support for brain cancer research and patients

$180K
Henry Ford Health System (Hermelin Brain Tumor Center) · Detroit, MI

Support for brain cancer research and patients

$57K
Children's Mercy Hospital · Kansas City, MO

Support for brain cancer research and patients

$50K
UT Southwestern Medical Center · Dallas, TX

Support for brain cancer research and patients

$45K
Washington University (Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center) · St Louis, MO

Support for brain cancer research and patients

$35K