Working to support families, educate our community, and fight Nephrotic Syndrome
GRANT PROGRAM
NSF has awarded over $100,000 in Patient Grants to families since this program started in 2019.
This program is intended to provide support and ease the financial burden that affects those caring for a child diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome. The program is currently offering awards between $500 - $2,000. Funds may be requested / utilized for a diverse array of needs including but not limited to expenses for medication, counseling, individual coaching / tutoring, special classroom sanitizing supplies, a wish trip or experience, treatment costs, travel or other expenses related to managing the disease and / or it's impact.
Grants are not determined / awarded based solely on financial need. In addition, the impact / value the award will provide to the patient, family and community is also considered.
APPLY FOR A GRANT
Candidate Eligibility: 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.
Priority is given to families residing in the San Francisco Bay Area OR who have participated in NSF events and community (virtually or otherwise).
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The next grant cycle will open May 15, 2025! Please check back at that time to complete the request form.
Our family was humbled when the Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation awarded Enzo with financial support to finish his allergy treatments. It couldn’t have come at a better time and was an answered prayer for us. Thank you to the Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation - we are forever grateful!"
- Patient Mom
The support my family has received from The Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation has been truly remarkable and humbling...The grant from NSF has covered our deductible for mental health therapy. This grant is allowing my family to access tools to help navigate the journey of this unpredictable disease. Thank you again for everything you do to support our children and families."
- Patient Mom