The Blue Fund

The Blue Fund provides short-term financial assistance to qualified prostate cancer patients to ease the financial burden of cancer.

Short-term Financial Assistance

Qualified men located in Michigan undergoing active treatment for prostate cancer 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.

Apply by the Last Day of Each Month.

Applications are due by the last day of each month. If approved, payments will be directly made on your behalf for the following month. We do not issue funds to the applicant.

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

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 - Complete Fund Applications:

Complete the fund applications and required forms online. Link to optionally print and mail.

  1. Fund Application

  2. Financial Disclosure Form

  3. Medical Information Form

  4. HIPAA Release

  5. Release Form

Step 3 - Review & Complete Checklist:

Review and submit the checklist to ensure you remember everything. ALL required forms and supporting documentation must be submitted for consideration.

This is where you will upload your supporting documentation.

Step 4 - We’ll Reach Out:

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

Follow These Steps to Re-Apply:

(only use this link if you were previously approved for 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.