Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the nation's largest private funders of research dedicated solely to breast cancer. Since the establishment of the Komen Maryland Affiliate in 1993, we have provided over $15 million dollars in grants targeted to women and their families in the state who are medically underserved.
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2011-2012 Grant Cycle Timeline
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RFP posted to Web site
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August, 2010
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Grant Writing Workshops
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September and October, 2010
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Applications Due
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November, 2010
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Announcement of Grants Awarded
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March, 2011
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Award Start Date
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April 1, 2011
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Grants Categories
- Screening, Treatment and Education Program (STEP) grants are made for up to $75,000 and are projects geared toward the outreach, screening, treatment and program needs related to breast cancer.
- Clinical Trial Enrollment (CTE) grants are made for up to $75,000 each year for two years and help address the need for more funding directed towards clinical trials at the local level. Most CRAFT grant awards are to support a clinical research nurse to increase accrual of patients into breast cancer clinical trials.
- Make a Difference (MAD) grants for Baltimore City, Western and Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore are available for up to $150,000 each year for two years. MAD proposals MUST provide a continuum of services, from outreach to screening to follow up. Prior to submission, prospective applicants must discuss their program idea with the Grants and Education Program Manager at Komen Maryland at 410-938-8990.
- Small grants of up to $10,000 are available year round. These grants are intended to be responsive to the breast health community. Find out how to apply and read the RFP.
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