The Love for Lily grants program offers a hand up to support the well-being of the NICU baby and family. For families to be eligible to receive grants from Love for Lily, they must engage in our programs (click here to view our offerings).
The Lions Love
Our signature grant program seeks to support families in receiving therapies, services, or modalities that contribute to the health and well-being of their NICU baby(ies). Available to families served in Colorado, who spend 4 consecutive weeks in the NICU and engage in Love for Lily programming. Grants will be reviewed and awarded on a monthly basis to families that meet the criteria. Our Grant Committee oversees and processes these grants.This grant is given in loving memory of Daniel the Lion.
Ryder’s Love
Expanded reach for families served outside of Colorado who spend 4 consecutive weeks in the NICU and are engaged in Love for Lily programming. Ryder’s Love seeks to offer families a hand-up allowing access to receive therapies, services, or modalities that contribute to the health and well-being of their NICU baby(ies). Grants will be reviewed and awarded on a monthly basis to families that meet the criteria. Our Grant Committee oversees and processes these grants. This grant is given in memory of Ryder Johnson and in partnership with Ryders Fund.
Our criteria is simple:
- The baby has been in the NICU for a minimum of 4 consecutive weeks;
- The baby is covered by medical insurance;
- The baby received or has a need for therapy or service: physical, occupational, developmental or speech, to name a few. We accept applications for all therapies that can support the well-being of your child, including therapies received during your NICU stay.
- At least on parent or caregiver is engaged in Love for Lily programming, visit our programming page for opportunities.
All grant applications will be reviewed at the beginning of the month. Grants cannot be reviewed by the committee until all supporting documentation has been provided.
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to support your family, we are honored. If you have any questions, please reach out to grants@loveforlily.org
Documents Required for Grant Committee Review:
- Proof of time in the NICU – if the child is still in the NICU, proof of time can be provided via letter from the NICU staff or hospital administration.
- Proof of insurance – copy of insurance card or insurance certificate.
- Copy of valid drivers license or state-issued ID for the applicant.
- Anything that documents the therapy needed or a copy of anything that reflects the therapy already provided.
Additional Grants
These grants are only offered to families at our partner hospitals. These are not grants that you apply for. Please ask your facilitator if you have any questions about these.
Esme Grace’s Love
Because the littlest footprints leave the biggest marks on our hearts, Esme Grace’s Love is a grant to support the urgent necessities for in-unit families served at our partner hospitals. (Grant $100 Gift Card) Esme Grace is a NICU warrior born at 24 weeks growing, thriving and endlessly inspiring us. There is no application for Esme Grace’s Love, if this grant would be a support to you please talk to your Love for Lily facilitator. Read more about Esme Grace’s story here.
Lawson’s Love
Lawson’s Love provides a $250 gift card for families who have said goodbye to their babies too soon. This grant is given to support the wellbeing of the family. Lawson’s Love grants can be used for therapeutic services and burial expenses. Gift cards are given by loss coordinators and facilitators at participating hospitals. To learn more about our bereavement support, Love, Camden & Friends, click here. This grant is given in memory of Lawson Becker.