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Family First Children’s Foundation Scholarship

The Family First Children’s Foundation provides scholarships to help children access therapy services, equipment, and resources that support their growth and independence.

Eligibility Requirements:

Child must be under 18 years of age

Child must reside within a 50-mile radius of Lutz, Florida

Application must be fully completed to be reviewed

Two (2) professional letters of support are required

A physician prescription is required for requests involving medical equipment

An itemized invoice, quote, or cost estimate from provider/vendor

Eligible Uses of Funding:

Scholarships may be used for:

  • Intensive therapy programs
  • Therapy services not covered by insurance
  • Medical or adaptive equipment that improves function or independence
  • Positioning, mobility, or safety equipment
  • Communication devices or communication apps for personal devices

***Family First Children’s Foundation reserves the right to determine eligibility of all funding requests.

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Review & Selection Process:

  • Applications are reviewed quarterly.
  • Deadlines to apply: January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1
  • All completed applications are reviewed by the Family First Children’s Foundation Board
  • Applications are evaluated using a standardized scoring system that considers multiple factors, helping ensure funding decisions are fair, thoughtful, and consistent across applicants.
  • Final funding decisions are made at the discretion of the Foundation Board and are dependent on available funding.

Funding Limits:

  • Maximum award: $3,000 per child per calendar year
  • Funding may be awarded as full or partial scholarships.

Re-Application Policy:

  • Applicants may submit no more than two applications for the same request
  • A new application is required for different funding requests
  • If not selected, updated information may be requested for reconsideration

Additional Policies

  • Incomplete applications will not be reviewed
  • Submission of an application does not guarantee funding
  • Funding is dependent on available foundation resources
  • Approved funds are paid directly to the provider or vendor
  • Previous recipients may apply again but recent funding may affect priority
  • Emergency requests may be prioritized at the Board’s discretion

Privacy & Use of Funds:

  • All personal, medical, and/or financial information is kept confidential.
  • Funds must be used only for the approved purpose. Misuse may result in loss of future eligibility.
  • Scholarships are non-transferable and cannot be reassigned.
  • Family First Children’s Foundation reserves the right to modify scholarship guidelines or requirements at any time.

Apply for a Scholarship:

Download the application below and submit all required documents.

***For the current round of applications, we are extending the deadline until Friday, May 8th, 2026. ***

Completed applications and all required supporting documents should be emailed to: aleisha@familyfirstcf.org.