Small Grants Program

Small grants are for funding requests that do not exceed $10,000 and are intended to support some of the “unexpected” costs associated with a project (e.g. purchase of educational materials, food costs, costs for a presentation, survivor recognition, etc.).  Small Grants are NOT intended to support salary or services for an individual (e.g. mammography, ultrasound), development of materials, etc. Please review the Small Grant Application for a complete list of criteria and guidelines.

Conference Grants are intended to support local scientific or educational conferences, symposia and meetings, with an emphasis on those that enhance the interaction between the advocate, healthcare system and scientific communities.  Conference grant funding requests may not exceed $10,000.

Travel Grants are intended to provide travel assistance to grantees, healthcare professionals and advocates to attend, participate in and/or present a meetings, conferences or symposia that would increase the community knowledge of breast health and breast cancer. Travel Grants are available for up to $1,000 for domestic traveel and up to $2,000 for international travel.

Eligibility

• Specific to Breast Health or Breast Cancer.
• Applications must be received at least 60 days prior to the commencement of project/conference/travel.
• Funding request for Small Grants and Conference Grants are less than $10,000.00 and Travel Grants are less than $2,000.00. 
• Not for fundraising activities.
• A final report is due 30 days after completeion of the project/event.
• Willingness to acknowledge support of Komen.
• Relevant to Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Mission.
• Please see the Small Grant Application for a list of funding criteria.

Funding Cycle

Funds for small grant programs are available throughout the year.

How to Apply

• Complete the Small_Grant_Application
• Attach proof of non-profit status
• Signature of approving institutional personnel other than project director is required
• Applications are accepted throughout the year through mail and email
• Please email one electronic copy to Clarissa Sanchez at Clarissa@komenlubbock.org
• Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Lubbock Affiliate, 7412 University Avenue, #2, Lubbock, Texas 79423