Funding Areas
The Fund has eight specific funding areas to include loss of home, domestic abuse, loss of income, elderly health, avoiding homelessness, disabled or elderly needs, funeral expenses, and homeless or disadvantaged health. Each of the program areas have specific criteria. Many funding areas target families, with the ultimate goal that all individuals be self-sufficient. The Fund is not ongoing support and will not fund existing chronic debt, non-crisis situations, or any persons with a conflict of interest. Referral Process
CFC relies on a network of selected Referral Agencies to identify potential grantees. The primary CFC Referral Agencies are law enforcement organizations/officers that in the course of their duties and daily activities have impacted cancer victims in need. While a social service/medical agency or faith- based organizations within the community may refer individuals to CFC, the grant must be co-sponsored by a law enforcement officer or agency. Referral Agent/ Agencies submit requests on behalf of the individual based on their due diligence of the individual’s circumstances and applicability to the Fund’s program funding areas.
Requests are submitted in person and via e-mail to the CFC website inbox, reviewed by the CFC Program Coordinator, approved by the President and CEO and by two members of the Approval Committee, and processed through CFC staffers. Pending approval, payment is usually sent to the Referral Agent within two to four days after receipt of the request. Request amounts vary, but are up to a maximum of $5,000. The unique role of the Referral Agencies combined with the expedited speed of the process honor the CFC mission, vision and unique style of charitable giving to help those in our community who are most urgently in need.
PROGRAM AREAS
COPS FIGHTING CANCER FUNDING CRITERIA
LOSS OF HOME
Family loses home due to a fire or natural disaster and is in need of assistance.
DOMESTIC ABUSE
Example: Assistance to re-establish home and self-sufficiency may include:
• Rent, deposits or mortgage payments
• Food and household staples
• Basic household items
• Utility assistance (if a payment has been made within the last three months
Person fleeing a domestic abuse situation needs assistance with temporary housing costs and /or other expenses associated with becoming re- established.
LOSS OF INCOME
Example: Assistance to re-establish home and self-sufficiency may include:
• Rent, deposits or mortgage payments
• Moving costs
• Basic household items
• Car repairs
Family loses income that is necessary to support a child.
Example: Assistance to maintain home and self-sufficiency may include:
• Rent, deposits or mortgage payments
ELDERLY/DISABLED HEALTH
• Food and household staples
• Utility assistance (if a payment has been made within the last three months)
Low-income elderly / disabled individual needs assistance with minor medical or dental expenses. (CFC considers 60 years of age elderly)
AVOIDING HOMELESSNESS
Example: Assistance to one who cannot otherwise afford medical or dental care may include:
• Assistance for a necessary medical treatment
• Dentures
• Tooth Extractions
Families with children needing one-time assistance to avoid homelessness o regain self-sufficiency.
ELDERLY HOME REPAIR
Example: Assistance given to a family to maintain their home may include:
• Rent, deposits or mortgage payments
•Food and household supplies
• Utility assistance (if a payment has been made within the last three months
Low-income elderly individual in need of funds to repair home or purchase basic needs.
BASIC NEEDS HOMELESS /DISADVANTAGED HEALTH
Example: Assistance to maintain home and self-sufficiency may include:
• Furnace, wheelchair ramp, or handicapped shower for home
Homeless or disadvantaged individual needs assistance with emergency medical or dental care.
FUNERAL EXPENSES
Example: Assistance to one who cannot otherwise afford medical or dental care may include:
• Assistance for a necessary medical treatment
• Dentures
• Tooth Extractions
Individual or family needs support for funeral expenses after the loss of an immediate family member.
Example: Assistance related to funeral expenses may include:
• Burial costs
• Travel costs
Funding Exclusions
Under no circumstances will Cops Fighting Cancer support the following areas:
• Non-Crisis Situations- CFC considers a crisis situation to be unexpected or one that requires immediate attention to prevent further complications.
• Past Due Medical Bills- CFC does not support past due medical bills, or insurance premiums. The CFC does not fund costs associated with cosmetic surgery.
• Grants for Existing Debt- CFC does not make payments for credit cards, payday loans, or rent-to-own contracts.
• Grants for Attorney, Legal Fees, or Fines- CFC does not assist with fines imposed by legal authority, attorney fees, or court costs.
• Grants to persons with a Conflict of Interest- CFC considers persons with a conflict of interest to include: Associates of CFC and Referral Agency Staff. Family members of the previously mentioned are also considered a conflict of interest.
• Education and Business Ventures- CFC does not support educational or business endeavors in the form of tuition or loan payments, or obligations incurred by a business failure or speculative venture.
-Please Note the Cops Fighting Cancer reserves the right to decline any request-
