How to Apply for Funding

The Lubbock Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure awards several types of grants each year. Our  Community Grants, formerly STEP grants, support local screening, treatment, education, and post-diagnosis programs. Our Small Grants provide funds for travel, conferences and small projects.

Community Grants

Community Grants are grants to support screening, treatment, education and post-diagnosis programs and initiatives are available to non-profit organizations serving constituencies within the Lubbock Area Affiliates 16-county service area.

Eligibility

• Serve the Komen 16-county service area (Lubbock, Bailey, Cochran, Cottle, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, Kent, Lamb, Lynn, Motley, Terry and Yoakum)
• Considerations are for non-profit organizations
• Projects must be specific to breast health/breast cancer projects
• Complete and submit all required forms (see Request for Application)
• Applications must be submitted in English
• A copy of the Request for Application must be submitted electronically to Clarissa@komenlubbock.org
• Seven copies of the Request for Application must be submitted via mail or hand delivery to:

Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Lubbock Affiliate
7412 University Ave. #2
Lubbock, TX 79423

The grant application deadline is Monday, December 3rd, 2012 at 4:00pm any applications received after this time will not be considered.

Funds may NOT be used for the following purposes:

Scientific Research (projects that require an Institutional Review Board)

• Endowments
• Debt Reduction
• Fundraising Campaigns
• Event Sponsorships
• Building/Renovation
• Capital Campaigns
• Scholarships/Fellowships
• Equipment requests that are more than $5,000.00

Funding Cycle

Funding cycles begin April 1 and run for one year, ending March 31 of the following year.

Application Submission

Grant Applications for the Lubbock Area Affiliate are accepted annually in December. Applications must be based on and follow the guidelines of the Request for Application (RFA) . Any applications that do not meet the guidelines will not be considered for funding.

Application Review

In February, a merit review will be performed by an independent review committee that includes members of the community and breast cancer survivors.

The reviewers rate applications based on a number of criteria which are closely aligned with the Statement of Need listed in the Request for Application.  A ranked slate is presented to the Board of Directors .  The Board of Directors approves the slate and grant funding for the upcoming fiscal year.

Recipients will be announced on or before March 1.

Grant Writing Workshop

The grant workshop is for entities considering applying to the Lubbock Affiliate for breast cancer and/or breast health screening, treatment, education and support programs.  For grant information, qualifications and restrictions, please download a copy of the Request for Application (RFA) listed at the top of the webpage. 

The workshop is not open to the general public - for general grant information, please contact the Volunteer Center of Lubbock.

Currently, the 2012 Grant Writing Training is not scheduled.  If you would like to attend, please contact Clarissa Sanchez at Clarissa@komenlubbock.org or 806-698-1900 ext 7. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my orginization can apply?

Applicants must be a US nonprofit (federally tax-exempt) 501 (c) 3 orginization.  Educational institutions and government agencies are eligable.

Can I submit more than one application?

An orginization can submit more than one project, if projects have independent program goals and objectives.

Can I use grant funds for travel and salary?

Travel, if requested is for travel related to the project only and for travel inside the service area.  Travel funds are not for the general travel of the project director or those related to project.  Salary, if requested, are for personnel related to this project only and not the general work of the employee.

Can I change my program?

Changes can be made with regard to personnel, budget and timelines with the approval of proper forms.  Please see "current grantees" for a list of forms.  

Please direct other grant questions to Clarissa Sanchez at Clarissa@komenlubbock.org or call 806-698-1900 ext7.