Grants for Impacted Families
We are pleased to offer direct support to eligible families to help ease the burdens of a rare disease diagnosis. We have two programs:
(1) Financial support for eligible expenses of a rare disease patient; and
(2) A free mental health program for rare disease caregivers.
GRANT PROGRAM
Eligible families can apply for funding in any of the following areas:
Equipment purchases (e.g., wheelchairs, gait trainers, standers, strollers, specialized beds, adaptive communication devices, vehicle modifications, etc.)
Payment of medical expenses, including travel costs and therapy costs
Payments to caregivers
To be eligible, you must:
Be a primary caregiver of a rare disease individual in New York State. (We hope to expand into other jurisdictions soon; this is a funding requirement of the donor who made this stipend program possible.)
Have bona fide expenses that fit into one of the categories above.
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
Our newest grant offers mental health support in the form of free therapy sessions with a licensed mental health counselor. The psychological duress a family member endures when caring for a rare disease loved one is an intense daily stressor. We’re pleased to offer our unique program called BelieveWell for free therapy sessions to ease your stress.
Complete our brief application demonstrating your eligibility (i.e., you live in New York and are a primary caregiver for someone with a rare disease).
Upon approval, you will be awarded a “package” of free therapy sessions with the mental health provider on our platform of your choice.
Schedule and receive your sessions directly with the therapist. (You may also work with your existing therapist.)
We pay for the sessions.
Please contact us at info@webelieveinacure.org with any questions. We’d love to support you.