Emergency Financial Assistance
About the Program
The Simon J. Mariani Foundation, Inc. Emergency Assistance Program has been developed as a resource to individuals and families who have experienced a financial hardship due to a tragedy, disaster, or other extreme life event. This program enables individuals and families to apply for a grant to help cover basic living needs.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply if you meet the following conditions:
- You or an eligible dependent have experienced financial hardship due to a qualifying event that happened within the past 90 days.
A qualifying event is:
- A natural disaster (flood, earthquake, wildfire, tornado, etc.) that has affected your primary residence.
- A serious illness or injury (yourself or eligible family member) that affects your ability to pay for basic living expenses.
- A death (employee or eligible family member), when loss of income, funeral expenses, or uninsured medical expenses affect your ability to cover basic living expenses.
- Catastrophic or extreme circumstances (fire, robbery, assault, domestic abuse) that affect your ability to cover basic living expenses.
Grants
Submitting a grant application does not guarantee support. The maximum annual program support is $2,500, and a grant may be less than this amount. All grant checks will be sent directly to a vendor to cover eligible expenses from a current bill or invoice. In certain, limited instances, distributions may be made directly to individuals.
Application Process
To be considered for grant support, complete all four pages of the application. Print your name at the top of each page. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Attach current bills, invoices, and supporting documentation.
Send your completed, signed application with supporting documentation to info@simonjmarianifoundation.org or mail to:
Simon J. Mariani Foundation, Inc.
324 Valley View Drive North
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Generally, you will be notified of the status of your application within 10 calendar days of submitting a complete application.