Help Is Closer Than You Think!

DISCA cares about its members and wants to help those in need. DISCA CARES — "CARES" stands for Caring Action Relief (in) Emergency Situations — is a program funded and managed by the Drywall & Interior Systems Contractors Association of NJ. The program's funds are available to the employees and families of DISCA Contractor member companies who have experienced a major illness, accident or hardship beyond their insurance and financial capabilities.

To apply for a DISCA CARES grant, please download the materials below.

DISCA CARES Financial Assistance Information

Application for Financial Assistance

Application for Financial Assistance Company Sponsor Verification

What is DISCA CARES?
Caring Action Relief (in) Emergency Situations (CARES) is a program funded and managed by the Drywall & Interior Systems Contractors Association of NJ

Who is eligible for assistance?
The program’s funds are available to the employees and families of DISCA Contractor member companies who have experienced a major illness, accident or hardship beyond their insurance and financial capabilities.

How does one apply for assistance?
The DISCA CARES application form is available to be printed from the DISCA website. Completed application forms, required supplemental documentation and the sponsor verification form must be submitted to your employer for the signature of a company owner or manager before being submitted to DISCA CARES. Your company must file the application for you.

How will funding be made?
All applications will be received by the executive director of DISCA. The privacy of the submitter is respected throughout the application review process. Copies of the anonymous application and supporting materials will be forwarded to the members of the DISCA CARES Leadership Team for consideration.

How much money can we request?
The DISCA CARES Leadership Committee will determine grant amounts based on documentation of need, other pending requests and total funds available. Grants typically range between $1000 - $5000; not all grant requests will receive funding.

When will we know the results?
All applications will receive communication from DISCA's executive director within two weeks after the application is received. Applications will be considered and processed by the committee within 30 days.

Questions?
Call the DISCA Office at (856) 291-0252 ext.2 or e-mail to discacares@disca.org