REQUESTING HELP

The Cystic Dreams Fund provides general financial assistance through assistance grants to individuals and families struggling with the costs associated with cystic fibrosis. Assistance grants are usually issued in the form of direct payments to outstanding bills. An applicant must be the parent or legal guardian of a minor child with cystic fibrosis or an adult with cystic fibrosis.
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(We do not fund applications for mortgage, rent, car payments, car repairs or fertility treatments.)

TO APPLY

You must submit a complete application following these simple steps:

1. Use our online application form to apply for an assistance grant, completing all required fields.
2. Write a letter detailing your request, being specific as possible about your request and financial need. Use the large text box on the application form.
3. Attach a letter verifying your cystic fibrosis status from a clinic, doctor, coordinator or social worker.
4. Attach a copy of your current driver's license or alternate photo ID.
5. Attach a copy of the bill for which you are requesting financial assistance.

Any application which is not complete, will not be approved. You will be contacted and asked to reapply.
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THE PROCESS

​The Cystic Dreams Fund board members receive copies of all complete applications for consideration and vote to approve or disapprove requests on a monthly basis. Applicants will be contacted, usually by email, with the board's decision. Funds will be dispersed if request was approved per the board's decision.

The process typically takes 4-8 weeks. Please be patient and keep in mind we operate on an all volunteer basis.

Be sure to submit a complete application. Only complete applications will be considered for an assistance grant.