This program is intended to provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people who are at risk of losing their ability to provide basic life needs due to treatment or complications related to cancer, a catastrophic illness, or a serious illness. Some examples of basic life needs are medical care, housing, food, clothing, phones, utilities, and so on. Unlike the one grant payment provided through the Emergency Grant Program, this program provides a fixed monthly grant for up to 12 months. The amount of the grant is determined by the recipients’ needs but not to exceed $2400.

The diagnosis and treatment of any form of cancer, catastrophic illness, or serious injury except those occurring simultaneously with HIV/AIDS. (HIV positive status does not qualify for this program) A medical doctor must certify the condition or diagnosis. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and cannot have received financial assistance from the Foundation during the previous 6 months.

The Alexander Foundation will only accept applications from an approved referring agency or source. For information on how to apply for this grant, please call 303-331-7733 or email us at cgrants@thealexanderfoundation.org. All information will be held in confidence. You can also fax (303-331-1953) or e-mail the Alexander Foundation.

"Thank you so much for the grant that was recently sent to me. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 months ago and began to receive chemotherapy. I was unable to continue to work full time because I was so sick and weak. Your generous grant helped me to pay my bills and gave me some peace of mind. I hope to be in a position someday soon to give back to the Alexander Foundation. Thank you again."
-- A.G.F. Arvada, Co