Cancer Relief Grants
Sweet Geeks Foundation offers cancer relief grants to patients in need. These grants are designed to alleviate the financial burdens faced by cancer patients. We offer two types of grants under the cancer relief program: Financial Relief Grants and Experience Grants.
Financial Relief Grants provide financial aid to qualifying cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. This aid can be used for essential expenses such as rent, utility bills, medical costs, gas cards, and grocery store cards. Eligible patients can apply for a one-time Financial Relief Grant ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.
Experience Grants offer cancer patients and their loved ones an adventurous experience that they would not otherwise be able to afford or have the opportunity to participate in. Eligible patients can apply for a one-time Experience Grant ranging from $2,000 to $4,000.
Eligible patients are limited to applying for one grant, either a Financial Relief Grant or an Experience Grant.
2024 Federal Poverty Limit Guidelines
Applying for a Cancer Relief Grant
Applications are open from October 1 to October 31 and will be reviewed at the November board meeting.
Please review the Grant Criteria before taking the Eligibility Quiz:
Applicants must have a diagnosis of cancer confirmed by an oncology healthcare provider.
Applicants must be currently undergoing active cancer treatment.
Applicants must reside in Southern California.
Applicants must meet our eligibility guidelines based on the Federal Poverty Limit; income must be equal to or less than 300% of the federal poverty limit for the current year.
Applicants must provide income documentation and copies of relevant bills for which assistance is requested. Please note: Sweet Geeks Foundation pays grants directly to the mortgage company, landlord, and service providers. Gas and food gift cards are also provided, and receipts will be requested.
Experience Grant Only:
Applicants must not have previously participated in another similar wish/trip program.
We welcome all cancer patients in need to apply for a Cancer Relief Grant, although please note that our funding is limited. Each year, we can only award up to 10 grants. Grants are awarded to individuals for one year, with the understanding that each grant is a one-time support measure for the designated year. Individuals awarded a Cancer Relief Grant are ineligible for reapplication.
Application Process
The funding application process is a one-stage process:
Please begin by taking the Eligibility Quiz for either a Financial Relief Grant or an Experience Grant. Upon passing, you will be directed to submit an application; several documents are required.
Grant Timeline: Applications are open from October 1 to October 31 and are reviewed at the November board meeting.
