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Caregiving Fund
Caregiving Fund
The Stroke Foundation is proud to provide grants for stroke survivors and their caregivers experiencing financial hardship to help cover the cost of professional in-home care.
What is it?
What is the
Caregiving Fund?
This fund provides direct support for professional in-home care services, including assistance with daily activities, supervision, and, in some cases, skilled nursing care, for stroke survivors whose stroke was less than 2 years ago. These services play a critical role in helping survivors remain safe at home while also supporting the overall recovery process.
Focused on equity and accessibility, the Caregiving Fund prioritizes individuals with limited financial means and those navigating gaps in available support. By reducing the burden of care and increasing access to professional in-home services, the fund helps make recovery more sustainable and improves quality of life for both survivors and their families.
What this fund can support
What we support -
so you don't have to do it alone
(Services must be provided by a qualified professional through a registered business or agency.)
Requirements
for Support
- Be a stroke survivor that resides in the United States; and
- Had a stroke within the last 2 years; and
- Demonstrate financial need or hardship; and
- Demonstrate a need for in-home care or caregiving support; and
- Will receive care from a licensed home health agency or business
How the Process Works
Step-By-Step Guide To Applying For Support
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FAQs
You’re Not Alone in Stroke Recovery
The Caregiving Fund is open to stroke survivors, whose stroke was less than 2 years ago, who reside in the United States, and who need financial support for professional in-home care. Applications can be submitted by the survivor or on their behalf.
The fund supports professional in-home care services, including help with daily activities, supervision, mobility support, and, in some cases, skilled nursing care.
No. Payments are made directly to the registered business or agency providing the approved care. We do not issue payments to individuals, including family members or informal caregivers.
Care must be provided by a qualified professional through a registered business or agency. This may include CNAs, HHAs, RNs, or other qualified care professionals. The Stroke Foundation cannot pay an individual provider directly if they are not working through their own registered business or an eligible agency.
No. Insurance status does not affect eligibility for this program. We may ask about your coverage to better understand your situation, but documentation is not required.
Funds are paid directly to your approved provider after services are rendered and invoices are submitted.
Funds must be used within 6 months of being awarded.
Applicants are required to provide proof of stroke diagnosis and documentation demonstrating financial need. Additional documents, such as provider estimates or details about care services, are optional but can help support your application.
Processing times may vary depending on application volume, but we aim to review applications as quickly as possible and provide timely updates.
Yes. If you meet the eligibility criteria for both programs, you may receive support from each.
Payments can be made via electronic methods such as ACH transfer, web portal, Zelle, or mailed check.
No. You can apply whether you currently have a caregiver or are seeking support for yourself. The fund is designed to help ensure stroke survivors have access to professional in-home care, regardless of their current caregiving situation.
No. You do not need to have a provider identified before submitting your application. However, if approved, you will need to choose a qualified care professional working through a registered business or agency. The Stroke Foundation is not able to match applicants with providers or coordinate care on your behalf.
The Stroke Foundation pays providers directly after services are rendered and invoices are submitted.
Invoices must include the survivor’s name, dates of service, provider information, type of service provided, number of hours or visits, self–pay rate per hour or visit, and total amount due.
Payments can be made via electronic methods such as ACH transfer, web portal, or Zelle. Mailed checks are also available if needed.
No. The Caregiving Fund only covers services provided at private pay or self-pay rates. The Stroke Foundation is not an insurance company or third-party payor.
Care must be provided by a qualified professional through a registered business or agency. This may include CNAs, HHAs, RNs, and other qualified care professionals. Individual providers who are not operating through a registered business or agency cannot receive Caregiving Fund payments.
No. Caregiving Fund grants cannot be paid to family members or informal caregivers. Payments are issued only to the approved registered business or agency providing professional in-home care.
Invoices can be submitted on a recurring basis (e.g., weekly or per service period) or as a cumulative invoice up to the approved grant amount.
Before payment can be issued, providers must submit: A completed Provider Payment Information Form, a current W-9, proof of current professional license or certification, and a voided business check or bank letter if ACH is selected.
The Stroke Foundation cannot prepay for future care. Payments are made after eligible services are provided because schedules can change and patients may not receive every planned hour or visit. Please contact us before declining a grant because of an upfront-payment policy. We are happy to speak directly with your billing or financial team about how Caregiving Fund payments work.
