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Breast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program
Financial aid for breast cancer patients
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 2,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance of up to $2,000 for people with breast cancer in active treatment or within two months of completing treatment. It helps cover basic necessities and treatment-related expenses such as food, shelter, medication, parking, child care, and supportive care.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $2,000
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Women
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation, Other Health Services, Social Services, Income Support and Maintenance, Housing
- Target groups
- Women & girls, Low-income individuals / families
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- National
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Breast cancer patients
- Patients in active treatment
- Patients within two months of completing treatment
Eligible expenses
- Food, shelter, and utility-related basic living costs
- Medication, prosthetics, wigs, turbans, and lymphedema care
- Parking, child care, rehabilitation, and supportive care
- Rent or mortgage payments
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors
- Longer-term treatments such as Herceptin and bisphosphonates, except for metastatic breast cancer cases
- Credit card payments, property taxes, condo fees, and restaurant receipts
- Accommodation costs and medications not related to treatment
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Toronto, Ontario mailing address for applications
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in the form in full.
- Provide personal, medical, and financial information.
- Step 2: Gather supporting documents
- Collect tax returns, proof of income, medical report, receipts, and proof of Canadian status.
- Obtain the required healthcare professional signature.
- Step 3: Mail the application
- Send the completed form and all supporting documents to the Breast Cancer Support Fund in Toronto.
- Step 4: Wait for the decision
- The organization aims to notify applicants within three weeks of receiving the application.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Medical report confirming diagnosis and treatment plan
- Income tax return and assessment documents
- Proof of income and household expenses
- Original receipts and proof of Canadian status
Selection criteria
- Applications are prioritized by financial need and income level.
- Lower-income applicants are given priority.
- Complete applications with all required supporting documents are considered.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by the Advisory Committee.
- Applicants are normally notified within three weeks of receipt.
- The committee may approve all or part of an application, or deny it.
- Documents are returned if financial assistance is not provided.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by an Advisory Committee.
- Incomplete applications are not reviewed.
- Successful applicants must use original receipts and supporting documents.
Contacts
Official sources
Application form
Application for Financial Assistance
Frequently Asked Questions about the Breast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program Program
What is the Breast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program?
This program provides financial assistance of up to $2,000 for people with breast cancer in active treatment or within two months of completing treatment. It helps cover basic necessities and treatment-related expenses such as food, shelter, medication, parking, child care, and supportive care.
How much funding can be received?
Breast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Breast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Breast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program program, you must:
Breast cancer diagnosis required
Active treatment or recent completion
Financial need must be demonstrated
What expenses are eligible under Breast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program?
Food, shelter, and utility-related basic living costs
Medication, prosthetics, wigs, turbans, and lymphedema care
Parking, child care, rehabilitation, and supportive care
Rent or mortgage payments
Who can I contact for more information about the Breast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program?
You can contact Breast Cancer Support Fund (BCSF) by email at info@breastcancersupportfund.ca or by phone at 416.233.7410.
Where is the Breast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program available?
The Breast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Breast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Breast Cancer Support Fund - Financial Assistance Program is a Grant and Funding