Hope When You Need It Most

Fund a Life grants provide financial relief to individuals and families navigating life’s toughest challenges, allowing them to focus on healing, recovery, and moving forward. Apply for a Fund a Life "Grant of Hope" and get the support you need during life’s most difficult moments.

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Circumstances for Grant Consideration

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Fund A Life, NFP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome major, life-altering circumstances. We provide aid in the form of individually approved grants personalized to each person’s case.

Common circumstances include:

  • Financial burden resulting from a major health issue or diagnosis

  • Financial burden after the passing of a loved one

  • Unexpected loss of housing

  • Need for a specific medical device or equipment

  • Travel or respite expenses for emotional or physical treatment or recovery

  • Expenses for modifying a residence or automobile for the safety of a loved one

Fund a Life considers applications on an individual basis and does not provide financial grants for any one particular type of life crisis or circumstance. Our grant committee will assess each grant application independently, vetting each application accordingly. If the application is deemed to fit within our foundation's mission, a grant may then be considered for a potential award.

Our Review Process

Step 1: Submit Application

Complete and submit the grant application through our online form. Be prepared to record or upload a short video as part of your submission.

Step 2: Review

Our Grant Committee carefully reviews each application to confirm the information provided is complete and accurate. We may request additional details if needed to better understand your situation.

Step 3: Decision

The Committee meets quarterly to evaluate applications and make preliminary recommendations for the board’s final decision.

Step 4: Response

Applicants are notified of the decision within 30 to 90 days by email, using the address provided in their submission. If approved, the grant will be awarded to the recipient named in the application.

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Grant application Guidelines

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Eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a Michigan resident and permanent U.S. resident.

  • Individual applicants must be 18+. If under 18, must be co-signed with an adult who has verified all the information is accurate as represented by said minor.

  • Applicants must be both willing and able to provide appropriate proof of need requested in the grant application.

Note: Any and all medical documentation will only be used by Fund a Life to verify any grant applicant’s case. Under no circumstance will this information be shared with anyone outside the Fund a Life grant approval team.

Ready to apply?

To be considered for a Fund a Life grant, please complete and submit the online application form using the link below. Applications must be filled out in full to be eligible for review.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Fund a Life has a committee of 5 dedicated individuals that meet quarterly. These individuals are not related to the organization in any other way than as a grant committee member. This group reviews all applications and makes a determination for each application received within that quarter cycle.

  • Yes. The executive board reserves the right to issue emergency grants when/if applicable, based around a number of factors including available grant budget, the application’s need, and ensuring it fits within Fund a Life’s mission.

  • Decisions are made within each quarterly cycle. Depending on when your application is received during a cycle, a response may be received anywhere from 30 - 90 days post-submitted. All applications receive a written notice.

  • If awarded, the grant committee will not consider another grant application for the same household for 1-year from the time it was awarded. The only exception is if the application is for a completely different and unrelated circumstance.

    If an application is denied, an applicant may submit a new request once the new quarter grant cycle has begun. This application would be independently reviewed at the new grant cycle committee meeting.

  • Including a dollar amount helps our committee understand the potential impact of your request. As a small nonprofit, we want to use funds where they can make the biggest difference. The more details you provide, the clearer picture we have and the easier it is to make a decision.

  • Most grants range from $1,000-$10,000, though amounts vary depending on need and impact.

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Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions or unique circumstances, please feel free to reach out. Our team is here to listen and provide support every step of the way.

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