Guidelines & Eligibility
HFC (Hilarity for Charity) awards respite care grants to those providing care to their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. The respite care grants will be awarded across the United States and Canada. While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, there is care. The goal of the respite care grant is to provide exceptional respite care to families affected by this disease, and to give these families support and rest. 

‍HFC respite grants cover the cost of professional care so you can feel confident about the care being provided to your person while you take some time for yourself.

We grant two types of awards:

• Recharge Respite Grant - 100 hours total of in-home respite care to be used within 3 months of being awarded
• Adult Day Program Respite Grant- 24 days of respite care to be used within 3 months of the first date of care

The HFC Application Review Committee will review applications monthly. After completion of the application review, you will be contacted within 60-90 days. All applicants will be notified of their status.

Only one application per person will be accepted on a quarterly basis. Respite grants provide in-home professional care or Adult Day Program care and have NO CASH VALUE. Cash awards cannot be issued in lieu of care. HFC’s partners with multiple partners to coordinate the in-home care awarded through HFC’s respite grant program. Adult Day Programs are selected by the recipient.

Learn more at www.wearehfc.org/care-grants 

When completing the application, please provide a full narrative of your caregiving experience and current situation.  One-sentence and one-word answers do not give the review committee a full understanding of your situation. If one or two-sentence answers are provided, your application will likely not advance in the review process. Please provide as much detail as you can so that we can learn more about you and your loved one. Be sure to review your information for accuracy before submitting your application.

 Once you submit your application, you will be contacted by email within 60-90 days with the review committee's decision. All applicants will be notified of their status via the email used to register for your Submittable account. You may also sign in to Submittable.com at any time and check the status of your application.

    **Please add care@wearehfc.org to your contact list to receive your application status emails promptly. If you are not receiving our emails, please check your spam, junk, or clutter folders.**

When registering to complete the application, the email you use to register is the email that will be used for any notifications regarding grant status. If you are assisting a family caregiver to complete the application, use his or her email address when registering. One application per quarter, per email address/account will be accepted.

Additional Guidelines:

1. Grant awards will be limited to a maximum of THREE (3) awards per applicant within an 18-month period;
2. Once the maximum number of grant awards is reached, the grant recipient will be eligible to reapply 18-months from the start of the first grant awarded;

Please note: Applicants are not guaranteed THREE (3) grants or any specific level of the grant within the 18-month time period.  Additionally, reapplying does not guarantee that applicants will receive a new grant or the same level of grant award received in the past.

Pautas y Elegibilidad

HFC (Hilarity for Charity) otorga becas de respiro para el cuidado de personas que cuidan de sus seres queridos, quienes viven con la enfermedad de Alzheimer u otras demencias. Estas becas serán otorgadas en los Estados Unidos y Canadá. Aunque no hay cura para la enfermedad de Alzheimer, sí hay cuidado. El objetivo de la beca es apoyar a las familias afectadas por esta enfermedad ofreciendo alivio y descanso.  

Las becas de HFC cubren el costo del cuidado profesional para que usted sienta la tranquilidad de saber que su ser querido está recibiendo el cuidado adecuado, mientras usted toma el tiempo que se merece. 

Hay dos tipos de beca:

• Beca Recarga – 100 horas de cuidado que pueden ser usadas en un periodo de tres meses, después de que la beca es otorgada

• Beca para un programa de cuidado diurno – 24 días de cuidado que pueden ser usados en un periodo de tres meses, empezando el primer día en que se recibe el cuidado

El Comité de Aplicaciones de HFC revisará las aplicaciones mensualmente. Después de que la aplicación sea revisada, la persona será contactada dentro de un periodo de 60 a 90 días. Todas las personas que apliquen serán notificadas sobre el estado de su aplicación.

Solo se considerará una aplicación por persona, por trimestre. Las becas de alivio proveen cuidado profesional en el hogar o en un centro de cuidado diurno y no se pueden cambiar por valor monetario. El equivalente monetario de la beca no se puede recibir en vez del cuidado. HFC se asocia con Home Instead para coordinar el cuidado que se otorgará en el hogar, a través de la beca recarga. Los programas de cuidado diurno son seleccionados independientemente por la persona a quien se le otorga la beca.

Aprenda más aquí: https://wearehfc.org/es/becas-de-cuidado/

Cuando complete la aplicación, por favor, provea una descripción clara y completa de su experiencia cuidando y de la situación actual. Respuestas con una oración y una palabra no proveen suficiente información, lo cual afectará que su aplicación avance en el proceso de revisión. Por favor, provea información detallada para que el comité pueda aprender de usted y su ser querido. Asegúrese de revisar que la información sea correcta antes de enviar su aplicación.

Una vez que su aplicación sea sometida, usted recibirá un correo electrónico dentro de un periodo de 60 a 90 días con la decisión del comité de revisión. Todos los solicitantes recibirán una notificación del estado de su aplicación a través del correo electrónico en la dirección registrada en la cuenta de Submittable (plataforma para aplicar). Usted también puede registrarse en Submittable.com en cualquier momento para monitorear el estado de su aplicación. 

**Por favor, incluya hfcespanol@wearehfc.org en su lista de contactos para que pueda recibir prontamente los mensajes con información sobre el estado de su solicitud. Si usted no está recibiendo los mensajes, por favor revise su carpeta o correo basura u otros archivos**

Cuando se registre para completar la aplicación, el correo que use para registrarse será el mismo que se usará para enviarle notificaciones sobre el estado de la aplicación. Si usted está colaborando con alguien para completar y someter la aplicación, use el correo de la persona para quien se está llenando la aplicación. Solo se aceptará una aplicación por trimestre, por correo electrónico/cuenta.

Información Adicional:

1. Las becas serán limitadas a un máximo de TRES (3) por solicitante dentro de un periodo de 18 meses
2. Una vez que el máximo número de becas sea alcanzado, el beneficiario/a, será elegible para re-aplicar 18 meses después de que recibió la primera beca

Sea consciente: No se garantizan TRES (3) becas o un nivel específico de la beca dentro de un periodo de 18 meses. Adicionalmente, reaplicar no garantiza que los solicitantes recibirán una nueva beca o el mismo nivel de beca otorgada en el pasado. 

Si tiene alguna pregunta, contáctenos escribiendo a: hfcespanol@wearehfc.org

Guidelines

Hilarity for Charity (HFC) is committed to supporting dementia family caregivers impacted by natural and other disasters. Our Emergency Relief Grants are designated as $1500 cash grants to families who are most affected by natural or geographic disasters, helping them continue their vital caregiving responsibilities during times of crisis.  Official disaster declarations must be in place from FEMA, state, or local government to qualify.  Grants are issued at the discretion of HFC.  HFC will prioritize applications based on:

1. Severity of Impact – Direct damage to home, loss of caregiving resources, or urgent need for relocation
2. Level of Disruption to Caregiving – Loss of utilities, access to healthcare, or displacement of both caregiver and care recipient
3. Available Funding – Support will be provided based on the availability of emergency relief funds  

To ensure clarity and consistency in our grant distribution for emergency relief, we define eligible disasters under the following categories:

1.  Natural Disaster

A natural disaster is a large-scale, unforeseen environmental event that causes significant damage or disruption to a community.  These include:

Severe Weather Events

• Hurricanes, typhoons, or cyclones (Category 3 or higher, or causing widespread damage)
• Tornados (EF2 or higher, or causing significant structural damage)
• Severe flooding (including flash floods and storm surges)
• Blizzards or extreme winter storms leading to widespread power outages or unsafe living conditions

Geophysical Disasters

• Earthquakes (Magnitude 6.0 or higher, or causing major structural damage)
• Tsunamis
• Volcanic eruptions
• Landslides or mudslides due to natural causes

Wildfires

• Large-scale wildfires that result in mandatory evacuations, destruction of homes, or significant air quality hazards

Extreme Hot or Cold Waves

• Heat waves resulting in widespread public health crises or power outages
• Extreme cold events causing infrastructure failures, prolonged power outages, or hazardous conditions

2. Regional Geographic Disaster

A regional geographic disaster is an event that severely impacts a specific location, making it unsafe or unlivable.  These include:

Infrastructure Failures

• Major power grid failures affecting a region for an extended period
• Water contamination crises making drinking water unsafe
• Transportation system collapses due to natural or structural failures

Public Health Emergencies

• Chemical spills or hazardous material incidents that result in evacuation or long-term health risks

Community-Wide Displacement Events

• Large-scale evacuations due to environmental hazards (e.g., gas leaks, dam failures)
• Government-declared disaster zones affecting residential stability
   

Eligibility for Emergency Relief Grants

To qualify for an HFC Emergency Relief Grant, applicants must:

• Reside in a federally, state, or locally declared disaster area OR provide evidence of direct impact from a qualifying disaster
• Be the primary caregiver for a family member with Alzheimer’s or dementia. A primary caregiver is an individual with primary responsibility for providing care and support, regardless of legal or biological relationship. This care may include physical, emotional, financial, or medical support and must be continuous and substantial. The caregiver does not need to reside with the care recipient.
• Demonstrate financial hardship caused by the disaster that affects their ability to provide care (e.g., loss of home, inability to access medical services, evacuation costs).
• A third party may apply on behalf of a primary caregiver impacted by the conditions above.

Verification & Documentation

Applicants may be required to submit one or more of the following:

• Official disaster declaration from FEMA, state, or local government
• Proof of residence in an affected area
• Evidence of financial impact (e.g., lost wages, evacuation expenses, property damage)
• Confirmation of caregiving responsibilities
   

Thanks for your interest in joining one of HFC's Online Support Groups! This unique opportunity is for family and professional caregivers of those living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. HFC's groups are led by credentialed social workers and trained group leaders who have experience supporting dementia family and professional caregivers.

HFC support groups are FREE and most groups meet weekly. We will do our best to match you based on your availability and the information you provide below. It can take up to three weeks to fulfill your request so we thank you for your patience.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE VOLUME OF REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS FROM HFC ARE THROUGH EMAIL! PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM/JUNK BOX FOR HFC EMAILS SO WE DON'T MISS YOU.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us - care@wearehfc.org

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¡Gracias por su interés en unirse a uno de los grupos de apoyo en línea de HFC! Esta oportunidad única está dirigida a familiares y cuidadores profesionales de personas que viven con la enfermedad de Alzheimer y demencias relacionadas. Los grupos de HFC están dirigidos por trabajadores sociales certificados y líderes de grupo capacitados con experiencia en el apoyo a familiares y cuidadores profesionales de personas con demencia.

Los grupos de apoyo de HFC son GRATUITOS y la mayoría se reúne semanalmente. Haremos todo lo posible para asignarle un grupo según su disponibilidad y la información que proporcione a continuación. Su solicitud puede tardar hasta tres semanas en procesarse, por lo que agradecemos su paciencia.

TENGA EN CUENTA: Debido al alto volumen de solicitudes, las comunicaciones de HFC se realizan por correo electrónico. Revise su carpeta de correo no deseado para asegurarse de recibir nuestros correos electrónicos.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en contactarnos: care@wearehfc.org