Small Grants Program

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Small Grant Guidelines

The Northeast Central Louisiana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® - along with those who generously support us with their talent, time and resources - is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in our community. We join more than 100,000 breast cancer survivors and activists around the globe as part of the world's largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting breast cancer. The NECLA Affiliate has raised more than $1.5 million dollars to date, funding programs within our 19 parish area. Up to 75 percent of net proceeds generated by the Komen Northeast Central Louisiana Affiliate stay in Avoyelles, Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Rapides, Richland, Tensas, Union, Vernon and West Carroll Parishes. The remaining income goes to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program for energizing science to find the cure.

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure, we have invested nearly $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.

Funding Opportunities
The Komen Northeast Central Louisiana Affiliate is currently offering grants up to $10,000 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 six 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: Avoyelles, Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson,  La Salle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Rapides, Richland, Tensas, Union, Vernon and West Carroll Parishes.
• 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 $10,000 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.

Allowable Expenses
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 $10,000
Recognition requirements: The Northeast Louisiana 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 scholarships are to and 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 $10,000.
Recognition requirements: Conference organizers must provide complimentary registration for at least two (2) Affiliate representatives and an Affiliate display area where appropriate. In addition, the Northeast Louisiana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure must be recognized in all materials.

Submission Requirements
One hard copy should be submitted. Bind only with clips. No special packaging (binders, plastic covers, etc.) or additional material (videotapes, annual reports, brochures, etc.) should be included. Also e-mail a copy to komennecla@gmail.com.  The application should be and mailed to:

Northeast-Central Louisiana Affiliate
Attn:  Grants Chair
P. O. Box 4333
Monroe, LA 71211
318-966-8130