Social Fund of the German Children's Cancer Foundation (Immediate Assistance for Families)
One-time, rapid, and unbureaucratic emergency aid of up to €3,500 for families with a child suffering from cancer or a blood disease. Applications can be submitted at any time with the support of the psychosocial service in German clinics; forms and data protection information available as PDFs.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Alleviation of financial difficulties for families whose daily lives are significantly burdened by the therapy of a child suffering from cancer or a blood disease. The fund provides one-time grants of up to €3,500 to bridge acute financial distress.
Non-eligible expenses
- Medical treatment costs
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Child undergoing treatment in a German clinic
- Diagnosis of cancer or severe blood disease
- Initial or relapse/transplantation case without prior funding for this illness case
- Proof of acute financial hardship
Documents required for application
- Completed application
- Explanations for the application
- Data protection information
Evaluation criteria
- Urgency of the financial hardship
- Child's cancer or blood disease
- Uniqueness of the grant per case of illness
Description
The Social Fund of the German Children's Cancer Foundation offers families with a child suffering from cancer or a severe blood disorder a one-time immediate assistance of up to €3,500. Private individuals residing throughout Germany can submit applications continuously, usually accompanied by the psychosocial service of the treating clinic. A key focus is on rapid, unbureaucratic processing: decisions on grants are made within a few weeks. Application documents, explanations, and data protection information are available as PDFs to allow transparent preparation. Funded by donations, the measure aims to bridge acute financial distress caused by therapy stays, travel expenses, and loss of income. Medical treatment costs are not covered; instead, the remaining family income is primarily used to determine the individual need.
Applications are supported when the child is treated in a German clinic and has not yet received any grant from the fund for the current illness, either for the first time or in the case of a relapse. Proof of financial hardship and diagnosis confirmation by the clinic are prerequisites. The 100% funding rate ensures that the entire requested amount is paid out upon approval. Families thus receive immediate relief to better focus on daily life and the care of their children. The straightforward application process and high funding rate make the Social Fund a valuable support, especially during the initial crisis period following diagnosis.
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