In more than 18,000 communities across the U.S., more than 75,000 Susan G. Komen for the Cure volunteers work to help fund breast cancer education, screening and treatment projects for those who need it most. Over the past five years, Komen for the Cure Affiliates—working in concert with local organizations—have awarded more than $160 million in needs-based community grants. That's in addition to the many millions Komen invests each year in promising research.
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Funding Opportunities from Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Despite significant improvements in the overall health status of the nation over the past decades, disparities in health status continue to persist among racial and ethnic minority populations. According to the CDC State Cancer Profiles, breast cancer mortality rates for African American women in the United States is 32.8 per 100,000 compared to the overall U.S. breast cancer mortality rate of 24.0 per 100,000.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is proud to announce the availability of grant funds for 2010.
Grants will be made to support high impact programs that address the underlying and unexplored causes of breast cancer disparities in minority populations, specifically African American women. Proposed projects must produce lasting solutions that will reduce breast cancer mortality rates in the target population.
Announcement Type
This is a competitive announcement of availability of funds through Komen Headquarters.
Funding Information
The applicant organization may request up to $500,000 over two or three years.
Service Area
Applications will be received from non-profit organizations located in and providing services in one of the following areas: Baltimore, Maryland or St. Louis County, Missouri.
Grant awards will be managed in partnership with the St. Louis Affiliate and Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Request for Applications
Komen is currently accepting applications. Please contact Carrie Kennedy, ckennedy@komen.org, for a copy of the full-length Request for Applications.
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In order to ensure they are funding programs that address the specific unmet breast health needs of their communities, Komen Affiliates work with local medical experts and community leaders to conduct comprehensive community needs assessments. These community profiles are then used to establish local grant application and review processes consistent with Komen's standards and mission.
To learn more about funding through the Komen Affiliate network, please contact an Affiliate near you. Find an Affiliate.
