| The Komen Northeastern New York Affiliate is currently offering grants up to $5,000 to support breast health education projects, conference, and travel scholarships.
Important Dates
Small Grants Applications are accepted throughout the year. However, requests for support of travel scholarships, conferences, or other events must be received at least eight weeks prior to the event.
Eligibility
Applicants and institutions must conform to the following eligibility criteria to be considered for funding:
- Applicants must ensure that all past and current Komen-funded grants or awards are up-to-date and in compliance with Komen requirements.
- Institutions must be located in or providing services to one or more of the following locations: Saratoga, Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Warren, Washington, Essex, Franklin, Washington, Montgomery, and Clinton Counties.
- Project must be specific to breast health and/or breast cancer.
- The applicant must be a non-profit organization with federal tax exemption. Individuals may not receive grants.
- Funding requests should not be for a project that would normally be eligible for funding through the yearly peer-reviewed Komen Grant process.
- Small Grant applicants are restricted to a maximum combined award of $5,000 per calendar year, per program for any type of Small Grant (Travel, Conference and/or Small Grant). Travel Grants are limited to two per year, per program.
Submission Requirements
To apply for a Small Grant, send a type-written letter up to two pages on plain, white, single-sided 8 x 11 paper using 12-point font. Four copies (one original and three duplicates) should be submitted. No special packaging (binders, plastic covers, etc.) or additional material (videotapes, annual reports, brochures, etc.) should be included.
Download the application cover page here (doc).
The letter must contain the following information:
- A short description of the program or activity.
- Measurable objectives.
- How this grant will further Komen's mission.
- Amount Requested.
- Total Project Budget and other sources of funding.
- Concise budget justification (explanation of how funds will be spent).
- For conferences only - anticipated number of participants, description of target participants, description of conference format including specific topics to be covered and speakers, if known.
- Other participating organizations.
The letter should be signed by the organization's signatory, usually the President or Executive Director. Please attach proof of non-profit status.
The letter should be addressed and mailed as follows:
Lynette Stark, Executive Director
Northeastern New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
PO Box 13535
Albany, NY 12212
Questions? Call 518-250-5379 or email info@komenneny.org.
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Types of Small Grants
Funds may be used for the following types of program expenses:
- Educational materials
- Meeting costs
- Supplies
- Travel
- Other direct program expenses
- Equipment for educational purposes
Funds may not be used for the following purposes:
- Salaries and fringe benefits
- Clinical services or patient care costs
- Medical equipment
- Medical or scientific research
- Scholarships or fellowships
- Indirect costs
- Construction or renovation of facilities
- Political campaigns or lobbying
Educational Grants
Purpose: To raise awareness of breast cancer and increase the capacity of effective breast health programs.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Recognition requirements: The Northeastern New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure ® must be recognized in all materials.
Travel Scholarships
Purpose: To assist grantees, health care professionals and advocates to attend, participate in and/or present at meetings, conferences or symposia that would increase the community knowledge of breast cancer and facilitate the exchange of ideas and communication between the scientific and lay public.
Amount: Up to $1,000 for conferences in North American and up to $2,000 for conferences outside of North America. Travel scholarship recipients report is submitted along with a reimbursement request and receipts.
Conference Grants
Purpose: To partner with other organizations to support local scientific or educational conferences, with an emphasis on those that enhance the interaction between the advocate, healthcare and scientific communities. The content must focus on breast cancer or breast cancer must make up a significant part of the conference.
Amount: Up to $5,000.
Recognition requirements: Conference organizers must provide complimentary registration for at least two Affiliate representatives and an Affiliate display area where appropriate. In addition, the Northeastern New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure must be recognized in all materials.
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