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2022 Child Life, Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders

Grant Application

The Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation Inc. deeply values Child Life professionals and their dedication to children and the families of children being treated for pediatric cancer and pediatric blood disorders at hospitals throughout the United States.

This year, the Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation, Inc. will award 12 grants to Child Life programs throughout the United States that provide support to children with cancer and/or blood disorders and their siblings. Each program selected will receive $2,500.

Grant funding may benefit all pediatric patients at the hospital so long as cancer and/or blood disorders patients are also included. Funds may also be used for programs or activities led by child life professionals that are designed to help siblings of pediatric cancer and pediatric blood disorders patients.

To qualify for an Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation grant, programs must meet the following requirements:

Child Life program must be part of a healthcare organization in the United States that treats pediatric cancer and/or blood disorders patients.
Funding must benefit wholly or in part children or siblings of children with pediatric cancer and/or blood disorders.
Funding may be used to offset unexpected costs incurred due to COVID-19 response, if needed.

Deadline

Applications must be received by 5pm EST on July 31, 2022.

Recipients Announced

Grant recipients will be announced and notified during Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month, September 2022.

If you have questions, please contact Mandy Flynn, Foundation Manager, at [email protected]

Application

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Hospital/Healthcare Organization Name

Director/Supervisor of Child Life Program (include title)

Director/Supervisor Phone

Director/Supervisor Email

Organization Address

City

State

Zip

Main contact for proposal, if different than above

Main contact email

Main contact phone

Have you previously received an Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation Inc. Child Life & Pediatric Cancer grant?

If awarded, who will benefit from the 2022 grant funding?

How will your Child Life program use grant funds?

When do you anticipate using the grant funding?

Is your proposal for a new program/project that has not yet started or one that is already established and ongoing?

Name of Project or Program

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Please describe program or project in as much detail as possible

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Types of support materials/supplies needed

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Briefly describe how funding will enhance your Child Life program overall, specifically its benefit to pediatric cancer patients, pediatric blood disorders patients, and/or their siblings:

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Please email any questions regarding the application or grant to Mandy Flynn at [email protected]. While not required, any supporting material pertinent to your submission is encouraged and may be emailed directly to Mandy.

If awarded a 2022 Child Life Grant, Aflac would like to promote your program on its social media channels. If

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I certify to the best of my knowledge that all information included in this proposal is correct. If a contribution is awarded to my Child Life program, the proceeds of that contribution will not be distributed or used to benefit any organization or individual supporting or engaged in unlawful activities. In compliance with the USA Patriot Act and other counterterrorism laws, I certify that all funds received from this funder will be used in compliance with all applicable anti-terrorist financing and asset control laws, statutes, and executive orders.

To qualify for an Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation grant, programs must meet the following requirements:

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