The Blue Fund

Financial Assistance for Prostate Cancer Patients

Short-term Financial Assistance

Qualified men located in Michigan undergoing active treatment for an initial prostate cancer diagnosis or disease recurrence can receive up to $1,000 for 1-3 months for approved expenses. Federal income, poverty, and hardship guidelines must be met (listed in FAQ link below). All funding is subject to Foundation guidelines and fund availability.

What Kind of Expenses Qualify?

Among the type of expenses considered are: utility bills, mortgage or rent payments, auto payments, auto insurance, license plate renewal, health insurance premiums, prescription co-pays, and phone cards.
Bills in the collection process cannot be considered.

The Blue Fund cannot pay medical bills, credit cards, or past-due accounts.

The Blue Fund is not an emergency fund and cannot provide immediate assistance.

First-time Applicants Follow These Steps to Apply:

Step 1 - Review Questions & FAQs:

Please review our eligibility guidelines and frequently asked questions at the link below to ensure you qualify for assistance prior to completing the applications.
FAQ Link

Before beginning your application, please gather the information below. These documents are required for an application to be complete.

  1. Copy of government issued photo ID with current address

  2. Copies of all pages of statements from all checking and savings accounts for the most recent 2 months, for both the applicant and their partner/spouse.

  3. Federal tax returns for the most recent 2 years for both the applicant and their partner/spouse. If you do not file, please state that in your application.

  4. Invoices/copies of all bills you would like considered for payment, including information on how to make the payment.

  5. If employed and on leave, a letter from employer specifying leave status and income being received.

Step 2 - Submit Application & Supporting Documentation:

Complete the application and submit the supporting documentation. Instructions for the supporting documentation are included in the application.
Link to optionally print and mail.

  1. Blue Fund Application

  2. Medical Information Form - This form MUST be completed by a member of your cancer care team (doctor, nurse, nurse navigator, social worker) and can be submitted-

    1. Electronically - give your team the link to the online form, found HERE.

    2. Email or Mail - a copy of the form can be printed through the link to optionally print and mail above. The return email and address is included in the document.

Step 3 - We’ll Reach Out:

After we review your application we’ll contact you with your approval status or questions.

All application and supporting documents must be received by the last day of the month to be considered for support for the following month.

Any payments on your behalf are made directly to the service provider.

Follow These Steps to Re-Apply:

(only use this link if you were previously approved for Blue Fund assistance)

Step 1 - Complete Re-Application:

Complete the fund re-application forms online. Re-application form.

Please have your most recent month of bank statements (all pages for all accounts) and any bills you wish to have considered for payment ready for your re-application.

Alternately, you can print and return the re-application document.
Printable re-application.

Step 2 - We’ll Reach Out:

After we review your application we’ll contact you with your approval status. Applications are due by the last day of the month; any payments made on your behalf will be for the month after your application is approved.