Who can apply for a grant?

Eligible individuals include:

• Associates actively employed by Ascension Wisconsin for more than 90 days

• Full time, part time or PRN (working at least 24 hours a week)

• On an approved leave of absence for no more than six months

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When can I apply for assistance?

Grant applications may be submitted when you have been impacted by one of the following unforeseen events and one or more of the associated expenses:​

• Natural disasters such as flood, wildfire, tornado, earthquake, blizzard, severe storms, etc.

• Terrorist actions

• Disaster resulting from a vehicular accident

• Military deployment

• Civil unrest

• Impacts to primary residence such as fire, flood or unusual life-altering expense not covered by insurance

• Serious illness or injury

• Non-routine/exceptional medical expense

• Victim of a violent crime

• Domestic abuse

• Death

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What are the criteria to apply?

Qualification criteria includes:

• You or an eligible dependent were impacted by one of the above-mentioned scenarios

• Application submitted within 180 days of the qualifying event

• If a previous application was not rewarded, you must wait 30 days to apply again

• IRS regulations require proof of the event that has impacted you or an eligible dependent, as well as proof of the resulting expense(s) for which you are seeking assistance

  • Supporting documentation must be dated within 60 days of the application date

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How much assistance can I apply for?

The award maximum is $1,000, and the minimum amount that may be requested is $500. The amount awarded is based on individual financial need as demonstrated through required documentation. 

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A lifetime, maximum amount of $4,000 may be awarded.

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