Major Grants

The mission of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Affiliates of the Komen for the Cure represent one of the nation's largest private funding sources for breast health and breast cancer screening, education and treatment support programs.

Statement of Need

Through the community needs assessment, the San Diego Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has identified the following needs:

Breast Health

Breast Cancer Education, Treatment, Support or Screening Projects

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 San Diego County area.

Restrictions

• The project must be specific to breast health and/or breast cancer
• Applicants must be a U.S. non-profit (federally tax exempt) organization
• Services must be provided in San Diego County
• Indirect costs, if applicable, may not exceed 10% of direct costs
• Equipment costs, if applicable, may not exceed 30% of direct costs and should be used exclusively on this project. A receipt for equipment cost will be requested.
• Salaries, if requested, are for personnel related to this project only and not the general work of each employee.

Review

Applications received and meeting compliance with these guidelines will be submitted for review by a five (5) person volunteer independent rating team. Final funding decisions are made by the San Diego Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Board of Directors.

Education Material

A variety of education materials are available from Komen. Some items are targeted to special populations. Before requesting funds to purchase items from other sources or create new materials, please contact the San Diego Affiliate at Laura@sdkomen.org or call us at 858-573-2760. 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 4/1 and concludes 3/31.

Payment and Reporting

The first payment will be made no later than 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 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. Please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard that will be returned to you immediately upon receipt of the application. Please do not contact the San Diego Affiliate Komen regarding the status of the application during the review period.

Announcement

Announcement of grants awarded will be made after the February Board of Directors meeting.