The Jane Lloyd Fund
The Jane Lloyd Fund supports cancer patients in select northwest Connecticut towns with grants for essential living expenses during treatment or end-of-life care.
Funder: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000; one-time annual grant per recipient.
Summary: Provides financial support for living expenses to cancer patients and their families in select northwest Connecticut towns.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by a social service agency, clergy, or town official on behalf of the patient.
Description
This program provides financial assistance to cancer patients and their families who are experiencing financial need and reside or work in the Connecticut towns of Canaan (Falls Village), Cornwall, Kent, North Canaan, Salisbury, and Sharon. The grant is intended to help with essential day-to-day living expenses, such as medical transportation, housing, food, utilities, and other costs that support the patient’s well-being or comfort during treatment or end-of-life care. The fund honors Jane Lloyd’s legacy of generosity and community support for those facing serious illness.
