Dayforce Cares Application Process

U.S. Grant Application Cycle Changes

Dayforce Cares only accepts applications during specific windows and with a limited number of applications accepted for each window. Please review the Application Windows and Accepted Number of Applications section below for full details.

Application Windows and Accepted Number of Applications

Please note the following:

Dayforce Cares will accept a maximum of 510 applications per year across four application windows, occurring every three months.
Number of applications accepted during each window is broken out across regions.
An application window closes when 1) the maximum number of applications is reached, 2) the two-week application window ends, or 3) budget has been exhausted for a region.

Application Windows:

April 1st-14th
July 1st-14th
October 1st-14th
January 1st-14th

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Review Dayforce Cares application criteria

Please note the following:

Dayforce Cares does not provide repeat grants to recipients or households. If approved, grant recipients/households are not eligible to apply again.
Those who have a pending or declined application are not eligible to re-apply within 12 months of their original application date.
The level of funding assistance may vary based on the cost of the item and the availability of funds at the time the request is received, to a maximum of $5,000.
No additional funding for the same piece of equipment will be provided after funding is approved, even if: other agencies have not fulfilled their approved funds or changed their funding criteria; items were missed in the quote; the size of the item increased; additional items are required for the equipment.

As of September 1, 2025, we can no longer accept the following grant requests:

Rental or mortgage assistance. If you have a pending application for rental or mortgage assistance that was submitted prior to this date, your application will still be considered.

Review all application criteria

Gather all the required documents

Proof of citizenship or permanent residency for the recipient. View examples.
- Acceptable forms include: Recipient's U.S. birth certificate, passport, REAL ID (the new secure driver's license) with symbol in the corner, or permanent residence card.
- The following are not sufficient to establish identity: Social Security cards or regular non-REAL ID driver's licenses (no symbol in corner).
Two quotes/estimates from vendors or service providers for the cost of the item(s) for which financial assistance is being requested.
Optional: Letter from a third party to support your claims (e.g., doctor, teacher, social worker, therapist, etc.).
For requests for therapies such as physiotherapy, chiropractic, or psychotherapy, a note from a health practitioner outlining the expected timeframe the therapy will be needed (total duration must be less than six months) as well as the outcome goals.
For requests for a portion of a larger expense (i.e., requesting $3,000 toward something that costs $10,000), include confirmation that funds have been secured for the balance of the needed amount.

Begin the Application

Once you have all the required documents, follow the steps below to apply:

Click on the “Begin Application” button
Select your state to determine your Application eligibility
If eligible to apply, complete the required fields of the Application for Grant form
Scan and upload all the required documents
Click “Submit”

AFTER YOU APPLY

Here’s what happens after you submit your application

You can expect a response within 90 days of your complete and accurate submission to let you know your application status. Incomplete applications and missing attachments will cause delays and reset the start of the 90-day timeframe.

A member of the Dayforce Cares team may contact you to request additional details pertaining to your application.

Submissions that are enhanced by artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT must still describe your personal situation. Entries that are generic or copied from another applicant may be rejected.

Dayforce Cares reserves the right to verify that funds disbursed have been used for the purposes for which they were approved. Dayforce Cares may ask for your participation in Dayforce Cares promotional activities, but will only do so with your consent and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Additional Resources: Depending on your situation, additional resources may be available to you in your local area. Please review this list of helpful links.

Here's how to apply

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