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  • Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation Direct Patient Grants (DPG) Application

  • Welcome to the Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation (NSF) Grant Application. Before beginning your application, please read the following information and then click NEXT at the bottom of the page to begin.
  • Purpose

    This program is intended to provide support and / or ease the financial burden that affects those caring for a child diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome. Our program is currently offering awards, between $500 - $1,500. These funds may be utilized for a diverse array of needs including items such as medication, counseling, individual coaching / tutoring, special classroom cleanliness preparations, experiences, tools or other expenses related to managing the disease / impact from the disease.
  • Grants are not determined / awarded solely based on financial need, but rather the impact / value the award will provide to the person diagnosed, family, and community.
  • Candidate Eligibility

    1. Applicant (requestor) must be the primary caregiver of a child, 18 or under, diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome; (an exception to extend the age beyond 18 to 22 may be granted provided the family has been active with NSF (attending at least one event) prior to the child turning 18.) and
  • 2. Child / family must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area OR have participated in a Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation event within the last 24 months.
  • Timing of Application & Awards

    1. Applications may be submitted any time throughout the year.
  • 2. Additional supporting documentation for the fund requests, such as quotes or provider treatment bills, etc, should be emailed to grants@nephroticsyndromefoundation.org within 7 days of application submission.
  • 3. Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly / semi annual basis by the Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation's DPG Committee, or as schedule allows. All applications in queue (and complete) at the time of review will be considered.
  • 4. Funds must be used within 12 months of award date.
  • 5. The funds will be distributed directly to provider or vendors for services or needs.
  • 6. We estimate 2 or more application selections will be made per award cycle; however, final determination of awards will depend on the number of submissions received and amounts requested.
  • Additional Award Notes:

    If awarded, NSF shall distribute funds directly to a third party vendor vs. distributing to an individual due to individual tax considerations. Please review carefully the acknowledgements on the last page prior to submitting the application to understand the award expectations and considerations.
  • Thank you!

    Please click next to begin your application
  • Requestor Information

    (the requestor must be the primary caregiver)
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  • Patient Details

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  • Please note, by entering this information you acknowledge and authorize NSF to save the data. Information provided will only be used for purposes of reviewing and / or evaluation of the requested grant.
  • Award Request

  • Please email any evidence supporting the requested expenses, i.e. screenshots of the event costs, quotes, provider bills/estimates to grants@nephroticsyndromefoundation.org within 7 days of submitting the application.
  • ** NSF will provide support in the form of direct payment to a third party. The applications must be submitted with this information to be considered in the review process.
  • Award Acknowledgement

    Terms and conditions if awarded
  • To submit the application, click "Preview and Submit," scroll to the bottom of the preview screen and click "Submit."
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