Funding Priorities

The Lubbock Area Affiliate establishes funding priorities and Statement of Needs by conducting a Community Profile needs assessment every two years. Applicants are encouraged to develop their programs with these needs in mind.

Areas of Priority

• Provide patients with screening mammography, clinical breast exams and instructions on how to perform breast self-exams, especially women who are among minority and indigent populations.
• Increase services for women that will support the patient care continuum model (i.e. rescreening, diagnostic, travel assistance, patient navigation etc)
• Increase awareness and utilization of non-mammography screening services for all women during and after treatments (i.e. genetic testing and lymphedema)
• Provide “gap” funding for women who are insured but underserved
• Provide services for women not eligible for the Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCCP); women under the age of 40 and over the age of 65
• Increase funding for women needing assistance with treatment services
• Increase support programs for patients undergoing treatment and for post treatment patients including: end-of-life, after life support for families, survivorship etc
• Strengthen education efforts in rural areas, among minority populations and young women (ages 18-40)
• Increase program and funding knowledge among primary care physicians and health care providers
• Provide counseling services, support and education for patients and families

Please note: Susan G. Komen for the Cure is not a direct service provider. We do not provide funds directly to individuals for screening or treatment, nor do we make referrals, determine who is eligible for screening and treatment.

Community Profile for Download

The Community Profile is a needs assessment document that provides an overview of Komen’s grant-making priorities and the breast health needs in our service area. Please familiarize yourself with this document before developing your applications.