The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia
Financial Assistance Program · About this organization
What you get
Up to $1,000 per calendar year for housing costs, utilities, insurance, vehicle costs or rides, food, medical equipment and supplies, and funerals requested before death.
How to start
Your care team or counselor helps submit the application. Complete the eligibility quiz and upload bills and income documents through the client portal.
Good to know
- Medical treatment bills, copays, and prescriptions are excluded.
- The 2026 annual cap and current funds should be confirmed.
The details, as published
The Cancer Foundation provides up to $1,000 per calendar year for nonmedical living expenses to patients in twenty-five northeast Georgia counties. The patient must have cancer, be in active treatment, hospice, or within six months after treatment, and have gross pretax household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guideline. A patient, guardian, healthcare provider, or counselor may start the portal process; complete requests are generally reviewed in 24–48 hours, while mailed checks may take 3–5 weeks.
What help you may get
Bereavement And Memorial Support
Financial Assistance Program — bereavement and memorial support
The Cancer Foundation provides up to $1,000 per calendar year for nonmedical living expenses to patients in twenty-five northeast Georgia counties. The patient must have cancer, be in active treatment, hospice, or within six months after treatment, and have gross pretax household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guideline. A patient, guardian, healthcare provider, or counselor may start the portal process; complete requests are generally reviewed in 24–48 hours, while mailed checks may take 3–5 weeks.
Amount not published · Once Per 12 Months
Can cover
- Car payment, insurance, gas card, rideshare, or medical transport
- Durable medical equipment and supplies
- Funeral expense when initiated before death
- Gas, electric, water, propane, internet, or phone
- Insurance or COBRA premiums
- Nutrition
- Rent, mortgage, security deposit, home insurance, or property tax
Does not cover
- Cancer treatment bills
- Copayments
- Prescription drugs
- The eligibility and FAQ pages state up to $1,000 per calendar year; the main page still labels the figure as 2025, so confirm the 2026 maximum.
- A later-calendar-year application requires updated eligibility and unused assistance does not roll over.
Household Bills And Cash Assistance
Financial Assistance Program — household bills and cash assistance
The Cancer Foundation provides up to $1,000 per calendar year for nonmedical living expenses to patients in twenty-five northeast Georgia counties. The patient must have cancer, be in active treatment, hospice, or within six months after treatment, and have gross pretax household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guideline. A patient, guardian, healthcare provider, or counselor may start the portal process; complete requests are generally reviewed in 24–48 hours, while mailed checks may take 3–5 weeks.
Amount not published · Once Per 12 Months
Can cover
- Car payment, insurance, gas card, rideshare, or medical transport
- Durable medical equipment and supplies
- Funeral expense when initiated before death
- Gas, electric, water, propane, internet, or phone
- Insurance or COBRA premiums
- Nutrition
- Rent, mortgage, security deposit, home insurance, or property tax
Does not cover
- Cancer treatment bills
- Copayments
- Prescription drugs
- The eligibility and FAQ pages state up to $1,000 per calendar year; the main page still labels the figure as 2025, so confirm the 2026 maximum.
- A later-calendar-year application requires updated eligibility and unused assistance does not roll over.
Meals And Food
Financial Assistance Program — meals and food
The Cancer Foundation provides up to $1,000 per calendar year for nonmedical living expenses to patients in twenty-five northeast Georgia counties. The patient must have cancer, be in active treatment, hospice, or within six months after treatment, and have gross pretax household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guideline. A patient, guardian, healthcare provider, or counselor may start the portal process; complete requests are generally reviewed in 24–48 hours, while mailed checks may take 3–5 weeks.
Amount not published · Once Per 12 Months
Can cover
- Car payment, insurance, gas card, rideshare, or medical transport
- Durable medical equipment and supplies
- Funeral expense when initiated before death
- Gas, electric, water, propane, internet, or phone
- Insurance or COBRA premiums
- Nutrition
- Rent, mortgage, security deposit, home insurance, or property tax
Does not cover
- Cancer treatment bills
- Copayments
- Prescription drugs
- The eligibility and FAQ pages state up to $1,000 per calendar year; the main page still labels the figure as 2025, so confirm the 2026 maximum.
- A later-calendar-year application requires updated eligibility and unused assistance does not roll over.
Medical And Insurance Costs
Financial Assistance Program — medical and insurance costs
The Cancer Foundation provides up to $1,000 per calendar year for nonmedical living expenses to patients in twenty-five northeast Georgia counties. The patient must have cancer, be in active treatment, hospice, or within six months after treatment, and have gross pretax household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guideline. A patient, guardian, healthcare provider, or counselor may start the portal process; complete requests are generally reviewed in 24–48 hours, while mailed checks may take 3–5 weeks.
Amount not published · Once Per 12 Months
Can cover
- Car payment, insurance, gas card, rideshare, or medical transport
- Durable medical equipment and supplies
- Funeral expense when initiated before death
- Gas, electric, water, propane, internet, or phone
- Insurance or COBRA premiums
- Nutrition
- Rent, mortgage, security deposit, home insurance, or property tax
Does not cover
- Cancer treatment bills
- Copayments
- Prescription drugs
- The eligibility and FAQ pages state up to $1,000 per calendar year; the main page still labels the figure as 2025, so confirm the 2026 maximum.
- A later-calendar-year application requires updated eligibility and unused assistance does not roll over.
Practical Items And Home Help
Financial Assistance Program — practical items and home help
The Cancer Foundation provides up to $1,000 per calendar year for nonmedical living expenses to patients in twenty-five northeast Georgia counties. The patient must have cancer, be in active treatment, hospice, or within six months after treatment, and have gross pretax household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guideline. A patient, guardian, healthcare provider, or counselor may start the portal process; complete requests are generally reviewed in 24–48 hours, while mailed checks may take 3–5 weeks.
Amount not published · Once Per 12 Months
Can cover
- Car payment, insurance, gas card, rideshare, or medical transport
- Durable medical equipment and supplies
- Funeral expense when initiated before death
- Gas, electric, water, propane, internet, or phone
- Insurance or COBRA premiums
- Nutrition
- Rent, mortgage, security deposit, home insurance, or property tax
Does not cover
- Cancer treatment bills
- Copayments
- Prescription drugs
- The eligibility and FAQ pages state up to $1,000 per calendar year; the main page still labels the figure as 2025, so confirm the 2026 maximum.
- A later-calendar-year application requires updated eligibility and unused assistance does not roll over.
Travel And Transportation
Financial Assistance Program — travel and transportation
The Cancer Foundation provides up to $1,000 per calendar year for nonmedical living expenses to patients in twenty-five northeast Georgia counties. The patient must have cancer, be in active treatment, hospice, or within six months after treatment, and have gross pretax household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guideline. A patient, guardian, healthcare provider, or counselor may start the portal process; complete requests are generally reviewed in 24–48 hours, while mailed checks may take 3–5 weeks.
Amount not published · Once Per 12 Months
Can cover
- Car payment, insurance, gas card, rideshare, or medical transport
- Durable medical equipment and supplies
- Funeral expense when initiated before death
- Gas, electric, water, propane, internet, or phone
- Insurance or COBRA premiums
- Nutrition
- Rent, mortgage, security deposit, home insurance, or property tax
Does not cover
- Cancer treatment bills
- Copayments
- Prescription drugs
- The eligibility and FAQ pages state up to $1,000 per calendar year; the main page still labels the figure as 2025, so confirm the 2026 maximum.
- A later-calendar-year application requires updated eligibility and unused assistance does not roll over.
- The published monetary limit is shared across the listed benefit components.
Why this may help
Bereavement And Memorial Support: Funeral expenses can be considered if the request starts before death.
Meals And Food: Nutrition costs are included among the everyday expenses this assistance covers.
Medical And Insurance Costs: Insurance or COBRA premiums are covered uses alongside other bills.
Practical Items And Home Help: Durable medical equipment and supplies are included among the expenses you can request.
Check the main eligibility rules
Diagnosis
B-ALL is in scope. The program covers cancer in active treatment without a published age exclusion, so B-ALL is within the diagnosis rule; guardian application mechanics remain unpublished.
Age
The program does not publish an age limit.
- The official program pages do not publish a numerical age limit or guardian procedure.
Treatment status
No specific treatment status is published.
- A provider must verify the patient or diagnosis.
- A healthcare provider or counselor submits the application on the patient’s behalf.
Financial need is required.
- Gross pretax adult household income
- The repeated official rule is income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guideline.
Where you live and where your child is treated
Where your family lives
You must live in: Banks County; Barrow County; Clarke County; Elbert County; Franklin County; Greene County; Habersham County; Hart County; Jackson County; Jasper County; Lumpkin County; Madison County; Morgan County; Newton County; Oconee County; Oglethorpe County; Putnam County; Rabun County; Stephens County; Taliaferro County; Towns County; Union County; Walton County; White County; Wilkes County.
- The patient must live in one of the twenty-five published Georgia counties.
Where your child is treated
No treatment-location restriction is published.
How to get started
Set up the ask for my care team
Does a social worker or care team need to start it? Yes. Ask your child’s social worker or care team to begin the request.
Who can start: Patient, Parent Or Guardian, Caregiver
- Complete the official eligibility quiz.
- Confirm the current annual cap and funding before relying on payment.
- Upload current bills and income/residency documents through the client portal.
- Work with a healthcare provider or counselor to submit the application and requested verification.
Ways to apply or ask
- Online Portal · Open form or page
Documents to prepare
- Current bills for each requested expense
- Healthcare-provider diagnosis and treatment verification
- Income documentation such as paystubs, unemployment or disability evidence, tax forms, or W-2 material
- Proof of residence
- Most approved payments go directly to vendors; transportation may use gas or rideshare cards.
Availability and timing
| Program | Active |
|---|---|
| Applications | Open |
| Funding or space | Fund Dependent |
| Application window | Rolling |
| Last checked | Aug 26, 2026 |
- The eligibility quiz and client portal were public; current remaining funds are not published.
- The FAQ states 24–48 hours after a complete submission; mailed checks may take 3–5 weeks.
Limitations and things to confirm
- Guardian mechanics for a minor are not published.
- Medical treatment bills, copays, and prescriptions are excluded.
- Service is limited to twenty-five named counties.
- The 2026 annual cap and current funds should be confirmed.
- Does the $1,000 annual maximum remain current for 2026?
- How does a parent or guardian apply for a minor patient?
- How should families interpret the one eligibility-page sentence that conflicts with the repeated at-or-below 250% FPG rule?
- Is the client portal accepting new cases now?
- What funds are currently available?
Official sources
Program details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Availability can change, so check the official program before applying.
- Program Eligibility Guidelines · checked Aug 23, 2026
- Program FAQs · checked Aug 23, 2026
- Financial Assistance · checked Aug 23, 2026