2026 Caregiver Grant Application

We are pleased to announce that the Childhood Tracheostomy Alliance Caregiver Grant application is now open for 2026.

CTA’s mission is to transform the care and quality of life of children with tracheostomy and ventilator dependence and their families. Research consistently shows that caregivers of children with complex medical needs face significant financial strain — and we are proud to help ease that burden through this grant program.

📅 Important Dates
- Application Open: March 8, 2026
- Application Close: March 22, 2026
- We cannot accept late applications.
- Only complete applications will be reviewed.
- Award recipients will be notified during the week of March 30.
- Checks will be mailed on or around April 9.
- Please do not contact us regarding application status unless you are notified.

✅ Eligibility Requirements
- Parent or legal guardian must apply.
- The child must reside with the applicant.
- Child must have tracheostomy and/or ventilator dependence.
- Applicants must reside in the 50 United States.
- You must demonstrate financial hardship directly related to your child’s diagnosis.

📄 Verification Process
We require contact information for your child’s:

- Social worker
- Case manager
- Physician’s office
- Or other medical professional
We recommend notifying them in advance that we may reach out. If we cannot verify eligibility, your application may not proceed.

Alternatively, you may submit a letter from a physician, social worker, or case manager confirming your child’s diagnosis to help prevent delays.

💙 How Applications Are Reviewed
Our grant committee includes individuals who understand the unique needs of families like yours. While we care deeply about every family who applies, we are not able to fund all applications. Priority is given to those demonstrating the greatest need.

📸 Story Sharing (Optional)
We may ask to share your story and a photo with our community to help sustain this program. Participation is completely optional and not required to receive a grant.

We may reach out during the review process if additional information is needed.

We send our very best to your family. 💙

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Adult Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Email Address*

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Child's First and Last Name*

Child's Birthdate*

Date

Child's Diagnosis*

How many people live in your household? Ages?*

Please describe your household demographics and relationships (for example: single parent with three children; grandparent raising one grandchild; two-parent household with two children, ages X and X). We kindly ask that you include as much detail as you feel comfortable sharing, as this information helps us better understand and support your household.*

What are the occupations of those in the household? If no one in the house is employed, please state that. Are there people living in the house that are unemployed?*

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If other, please describe relationship here:*

Please provide your mailing address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Where does your child receive their medical care? (List hospital, hospital system, or clinic name)*

Why are you applying for this grant?*

How has your child's diagnosis impacted your family? What challenges are you currently facing?*

What do you plan to use this grant for? *

List the full name, phone number, email address and institution or hospital name of the medical professional who can verify your diagnosis and family situation.

Please alert them you applied for this grant.

If we cannot verify your information, we will not be able to process your grant.

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Upload a picture of your child and/or family here. By uploading your picture, you agree to allow us to share on our social media platforms, website, and other printed materials.

Who should we make your grant check out to?*

Should we mail to your address above, or another address? If you would like the check sent to another address, please provide that here.*

Complete Your Application:

By checking the box below, I state and agree as follows:

1) That all information shared is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
2) That on my own behalf and for the applicable child I hereby waive all medical and other confidentiality provisions in HIPAA and other statutes to contact the persons listed on this application to verify my child’s medical diagnosis and to receive other financial and/or private information concerning our family situation;
3) That the Childhood Tracheostomy Alliance will not share any of your confidential information outside the organization except as necessary to further your application; and
5) I understand that the Childhood Tracheostomy Alliance cannot help every family that applies, and I trust they will use their funds to the best of their ability.
6) The Childhood Tracheostomy Alliance does not discriminate against any applicant based on sex, age, religion, race or sexual orientation.

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