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Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support
Support for childhood brain cancer research and families
Offered by Official source: talisfund.org
Tali's Fund
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Canada
Overview
Tali’s Fund supports childhood brain cancer research and direct family assistance. Funding helps advance research, clinical trial collaboration, and practical support for families affected by brain cancer.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Research, Hospitals and Rehabilitation, Social Services, Emergency and Relief, Income Support and Maintenance, Children and Youth Organizations
- Target groups
- Children & youth, Low-income individuals / families
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- National, International
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Families in Canada affected by childhood brain cancer.
- Families with a child or adolescent affected by cancer.
- Hospitals and partner organizations involved in family support delivery.
Eligible expenses
- Gift card packages for family support.
- Essential living and treatment-related costs such as groceries, transportation, accommodation, meals, and medications not covered by insurance.
- End-of-life or bereavement expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Participating hospitals in Ontario, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia
Activities funded
- Childhood brain cancer research support.
- Direct family support for children undergoing brain cancer treatment.
- Resource directory and practical support initiatives for affected families.
- Partnership-based support programs for families and hospitals.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check program pathway
- Identify whether the request is for Family Support Packages or Compassionate Care Support.
- Step 2: Use the proper channel
- For Family Support Packages, contact the hospital social worker or care team.
- For Compassionate Care Support, apply directly through Childhood Cancer Canada.
- Step 3: Complete the request or application
- Submit the information required through the relevant partner organization or social worker.
- Step 4: Await confirmation
- Family Support packages may be mailed directly after social worker confirmation when needed.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with childhood brain cancer research and family support goals.
- For family support, confirmed eligibility by a social worker.
- For Compassionate Care Support, review on a confidential rolling basis.
Processing and Agreement
- Compassionate Care applications are reviewed confidentially on a rolling basis.
- Family Support packages are typically provided through social workers at participating hospitals.
- Families outside the listed hospitals may receive a package by mail after social worker confirmation.
Additional information
- Support is provided through partner organizations, including Kindred Foundation, Phoebe Rose Rocks, and Childhood Cancer Canada.
- Family Support packages are distributed through participating hospitals across Canada.
- Applications for Compassionate Care Support are reviewed confidentially on a rolling basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support Program
What is the Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support?
Tali’s Fund supports childhood brain cancer research and direct family assistance. Funding helps advance research, clinical trial collaboration, and practical support for families affected by brain cancer.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support program?
To be eligible for the Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support program, you must:
Families in Canada
Child with brain cancer
Financial need or travel burden
What expenses are eligible under Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support?
Gift card packages for family support.
Essential living and treatment-related costs such as groceries, transportation, accommodation, meals, and medications not covered by insurance.
End-of-life or bereavement expenses.
Where is the Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support available?
The Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support program is available the province of British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan.
Is the Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support?
Tali's Fund — Research and Family Support is funded by Tali's Fund