The Allyson Whitney Foundation provides “Life Interrupted Grants” of $500–$1,500 to young adults (ages 16–36) diagnosed with rare cancers. The grants help relieve financial stress from treatment-related costs—such as medical bills, rent, utilities, travel, IVF start-up, integrative therapies, and medical hair pieces—so recipients can focus on healing. The foundation also offers HOPE comfort bags and fosters awareness for YA rare cancer needs.

Grant Eligibility 

Who – US Citizen between ages of 16-36 and diagnosed with a rare cancer and within 10 months of active treatment 

When – Varies but closed from September-May every year. In 2025 open May 26th and closed June 21st with applicants notified by Aug 22nd. 

Awarded – $500-$1,500

Total Awarded  – To date $694,000 

Additional Documentation Required –  Request for grants must  come through oncology social worker, doctors office, or patient navigator. The facility completes one page and the patient does the rest. Must have copies of bills needed to be paid. They can include current and residual medical bills, rent, utilities, car and health insurance premiums, IVF start-up treatments within 6 month timeframe, integrative therapies, travel expenses, medical hair pieces.