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The promise of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all, and energizing science to find the cures. Affiliates of Komen for the Cure represent one of the nation’s largest private funding sources for breast health and breast cancer screening, education, treatment and support programs.
The Sacramento Valley Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is currently offering grants from $10,000 to $75,000 for innovative projects in the areas of breast health and breast cancer education, outreach, screening, and treatment support targeting services not otherwise available to the medically underserved and multicultural populations of the Sacramento Valley Affiliate service area, which includes the 945 (east of Vallejo), 952, 953, 956, 957 (south of Soda Springs), 958 or 959 Zip Code areas. Grants are available for one (1) year. We anticipate funding 15-20 projects.
Statement of Need
Through the community needs assessment, the Komen Sacramento Affiliate has identified the following needs:
- Projects focusing on improving access to breast health care for individuals lacking financial resources or insurance to pay for care.
- Projects focusing on breast health education among women living in the Affiliate service area.
- Projects focusing on screening services among underserved ethnic communities.
Qualifications
Applications are accepted from U.S. nonprofit institutions; U.S. citizenship or residency is not required. Applications must be submitted in English. Applicant organizations must be providing services in the Affiliate service area.
Restrictions
- Projects must be specific to breast health and/or breast cancer; e.g. if a project is a combined breast and cervical cancer project, funding may only be requested for the breast cancer portion.
- Applicants must be a U.S. nonprofit (federally tax-exempt) organization, e.g. nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and Indian tribes are eligible.
- Services must be provided in the Affiliate service area.
- Indirect costs, if applicable, should be no more than 10 percent of direct costs.
- Equipment costs, if applicable, may not exceed 30 percent of direct costs and should be used exclusively on this project.
- Salaries, if requested, are for personnel related to this project only and not the general work of employee.
Review
Applications which are received complete and that meet compliance with these guidelines will be submitted for review by a five (5) person independent rating team. Final funding decisions are made by the Affiliate Board of Directors.
Education Material
A variety of education materials are available from the Komen for the Cure organization. Some items are targeted to special populations. Before requesting funds to purchase items from other sources or create new materials, please contact the Affiliate. We recommend that Komen materials be used in the project whenever possible.
Contracts
A grant contract will be the legal mechanism for funding.
Grant Period
Grant period begins April 1, 2007 and will conclude March 31, 2008.
Payment and Reporting
The first payment will be made no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the fully executed contract. The initial progress report is due after the first six months of the grant period, and the second payment will be made upon acceptance of the progress report. A final report is due within forty-five (45) days of completion of the grant period. Each report must show a clear parallel between the objectives and budget expressed in the application and the achievements and expenses made during the grant period.
Confirmation of receipt of application
Confirmation of receipt of application will be mailed to the project director following review for compliance to guidelines. If immediate confirmation of receipt is requested, please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard that will be returned to you immediately upon receipt of the application. Please do not contact the Affiliate regarding the status of the application during the review period.
Announcement
Announcement of grants awarded will be made by March 2008.
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