2024 BFOA Monthly Grant Update

Each June, Monthly Grant recipients must update the Foundation on their circumstances. Please read thoroughly and complete this application in its entirety. This application could take 30 minutes or more to complete and might require assistance if you are not computer inclined. As you are working, the application will save. If you need to pause your work, you can save your application and continue working on it later. 

As you move through the application, you will be asked to enter information or upload supplemental documents.  Please have these additional documents ready to upload or enter (upload instructions can be found here): 

• SSA and/or SSD benefits letter, when applicable
• Housing statement (mortgage statement, rental agreement/invoice, hotel/motel bill, care facility agreement/invoice, etc.)
• Updated physician's statement on letterhead explaining how your medical condition affects your ability to work full time (treatment and prescription lists will not be accepted) 
• Life Insurance statement (if applicable)
• Monthly Net Income, Expenses, and Assets Report
• Utility bill that lists your current address
• Bank statements (checking and savings)
• Federal Income Tax Form 1040 (if you are required to file)
• Personal statement and updated description of your circumstances

All information submitted is kept confidential.  If you have questions regarding the application, please email grants@thebfoa.org or call 212-373-8250.  Our office is based in New York City, and we operate during normal business hours.