Exceptional Families Matter Grant

We ask that you submit your application at least 7 days prior to your appointment. While we do our best to accommodate all requests, applications received with less than 7 days' notice cannot be guaranteed funding.

To verify your upcoming appointment, please provide proof in one of the following ways:

• Digital Medical Record: Take a screenshot showing the date and time of your appointment.
• Printed Documents: If you have a letter or other physical proof, feel free to take a photo. Please ensure that any personal information not relevant to this grant is covered for your privacy.

Verification of military affiliation

We must verify that you are the dependent of a US Service member. We are providing two options.

1. Provide a valid military email address for your sponsor.
2. If you prefer not to share your sponsor's email address, you may upload proof of your military affiliation in the next question.

Examples of proof include (but are not limited to):

• A copy of the ID card that can be downloaded as a PDF from the Humana and TriWest websites, with the name of the family member you are requesting a grant for.
• A copy of a referral dated in the last 3 months for the family member you are requesting a grant for.

DO NOT UPLOAD ANY MILITARY ID

For Emergency Requests for Appointments/Hospitalizations 

If you need urgent assistance, please send us a message via our Facebook page, and we will do our best to respond promptly. While we do our best to accommodate all requests, applications that are received with less than 7 days notice cannot be guaranteed funding.

Once your request has been approved, a member of the EFM team will reach out to you via email or text to notify you when the funds are being disbursed. Be sure to keep an eye out for our message!

We’re here to help and support you every step of the way.

Sincerely,
The Exceptional Families of the Military Team

Applications are processed in the order they are received. Should we run out of funding early, we will notify you via email. Current processing times is 90 days.

Verification of military affiliation

We must verify that you are the dependent of a US Service member. We are providing two options.

1. Provide a valid military email address for your sponsor.
2. If you prefer not to share your sponsor's email address, you may upload proof of your military affiliation in the next question.

Examples of proof include (but are not limited to):

• A copy of the ID card that can be downloaded as a PDF from the Humana and TriWest websites, with the name of the family member you are requesting a grant for.
• A copy of a referral dated in the last 3 months for the family member you are requesting a grant for.

DO NOT UPLOAD ANY MILITARY ID

Supporting Documentation for grant requests

EFM requires a brief letter of medical necessity, with the patient's name, and the item recommended by their provider (PCM, Specialist, OT, PT, Speech, ABA, etc.) on office letterhead with a handwritten signature or a military digital signature to process applications. If you do not upload this within 30 days, we will archive this application.

A sample letter can be found at this link: Sample Letter of Medical Necessity for Exceptional Families Matter Grant.

A testimonial is required after you receive you grant. 

By applying, you confirm that you understand and agree to share a brief testimonial about your experience with this grant. These stories help us show the real impact of our programs and secure funding so we can continue supporting families like yours. If you prefer, we can share your testimonial anonymously. Only one testimonial is needed per family member who receives a grant, even if that individual receives more than one grant. Please note that continued eligibility for future grant opportunities may depend on submitting this feedback.