Grants
Bereavement Grant
Our bereavement grant offers financial support to families during this incredibly difficult time. This once-off payment provides immediate assistance following the devastating loss of a child to cancer, helping families to feel supported and allowing them to focus on their emotional wellbeing without the added burden of financial stress.
- This is a one-off grant of €1,000
- It is not means tested
- You may also have received grants from other charities
Eligibility Criteria:
- The child or young person died under the age of 24
- From a diagnosis of childhood cancer
- The child or young person died after 30th June 2024
- Lived permanently in Ireland
How to apply
Request full information and an application from supports@childhoodcancer.ie
Relapse or Recurrence Grant
We also provide a Relapse Grant to support parents when a child, adolescent or young adult experiences a relapse of childhood cancer.
The Relapse Grant is a one-off payment and is not means tested. Families may be eligible to apply again if their child experiences a subsequent relapse or disease progression following a minimum period of six months clinical stability.
Eligibility Criteria
- Patient was under the age of 24 at the time of relapse or progression
- Patient must have a clinically confirmed relapse or progression of an initial childhood cancer diagnosis
- Patient is currently receiving treatment following relapse at the time of application.
- Patient lives permanently in Ireland
How to apply
Please email supports@childhoodcancer.ie for full information on this grant and speak to your medical or social work team to start the application process.
